Revised Code of Washington
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Chapter 18.165 RCW
PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS
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18.165.010Definitions.
18.165.020Exemptions.
18.165.030Private investigator licenseRequirements.
18.165.040Armed private investigator licenseRequirements.
18.165.050Private investigator agency licenseRequirements, restrictionsAssignment or transfer.
18.165.060Armed private investigator license authorityRegistration of firearms.
18.165.070Investigation of applicants.
18.165.080License cards and certificatesIssuance and requirements.
18.165.090Preassignment training and testing.
18.165.100Agency licenseSurety bond or certificate of insurance required.
18.165.110Regulatory provisions exclusiveAuthority of the state and political subdivisions.
18.165.120Out-of-state private investigators operating across state lines.
18.165.130Required notice of certain occurrences.
18.165.140Out-of-state private investigatorsApplicationFeeTemporary assignment.
18.165.150Licenses requiredUse of public law enforcement insignia prohibitedPenaltiesEnforcement.
18.165.155Transfer of license.
18.165.160Unprofessional conduct.
18.165.165Display of firearms while soliciting clients.
18.165.170Authority of director.
18.165.180ComplaintsInvestigationImmunity.
18.165.210Inability to practice by reason of a mental or physical conditionStatement of chargesHearingSanctionsMental or physical examinationsPresumed consent for examination.
18.165.220Unprofessional, unlawful conduct or inability to practicePenalties.
18.165.230Enforcement of orders for payment of fines.
18.165.270Application of administrative procedure act to acts of the director.
18.165.290License suspensionNoncompliance with support orderReissuance.
18.165.300Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
18.165.310Military training or experience.