Original Notice.

     Exempt from preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 34.05.310(4).

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: TITLE 246 WAC, fees increases for secretary professions that the department of health regulates.

Profession	WAC 246-xxx-990
Acupuncture	802
Chemical dependency counselors	811
Dental hygiene	815
Denturist	812
Health care assistants	826
Marriage and family therapist	809
Massage therapist *	830
Mental health counselor *	809
Naturopathic physician *	836
Nursing assistant	841
Radiologic technologist, X-ray technologist	926
Recreational therapy	927
Registered counselor	810
Respiratory therapy	928
Sex offender treatment provider and affiliate	930
Social worker *	809

* = Includes UW fee for online access

     Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, 310 Israel Road S.E., Rooms 152/153, Tumwater, WA 98501, on June 10, 2008, at 2:30 p.m.

     Date of Intended Adoption: June 30, 2008.

     Submit Written Comments to: Bonnie King, P.O. Box 47860, Olympia, WA 98504-7860, web site http://www3.doh.wa.gov/policyreview/, fax (360) 236-4626, by June 10, 2008.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Meghan Young by June 2, 2008, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.

     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rules increase fees for the listed health care professions by the amount the legislature approved during the 2008 session as required by Initiative 960. Fees were temporarily reduced for most professions in July 2005. The proposed rules raise the fees back to a level that will cover the costs to regulate each profession. The proposed fees are authorized by the health professions and facility fees addendum DOH 2008 in the conference operating budget as referred by ESHB 2687. The proposed rules also remove fees that no longer exist, add a fee up to $25 for certain professions for access to University of Washington online library (E2SSB 5930, chapter 259, Laws of 2007), and change the denturist renewal cycle from two years to one year.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.70.250 requires that the department collect fees to pay the costs to regulate health care providers. It also requires that each profession is self-supporting. The costs to regulate health care providers is about $27 million each year. Increases in regulatory activities based on legislation, court cases, and disciplinary actions makes it necessary for the department to increase fees. Without the fee increases, [the] program will not be able to remain in operation. These fees are critical to ensure patient safety.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.70.250, 43.70.110.

     Statute Being Implemented: RCW 43.70.110.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Name of Proponent: Department of health, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Bonnie King, 310 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA, (360) 236-4995.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. A small business economic impact statement (SBEIS) was not prepared. Under RCW 19.85.025 and 34.05.310 (4)(f), an SBEIS is not required for proposed rules that set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to legislative standards.

     A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The agency did not complete a cost-benefit analysis under RCW 34.05.328. RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vi) exempts rules that set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to legislative standards.

May 5, 2008

Mary C. Selecky

Secretary

OTS-1532.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-012, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05)

WAC 246-802-990   Acupuncture fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

     (2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:

Title of Fee	Fee
License application	$50.00
License renewal	90.00
Inactive license renewal	50.00
Late renewal penalty	50.00
Expired license reissuance	50.00
Expired inactive license reissuance	50.00
Duplicate license	15.00
Certification of license	25.00
Acupuncture training program application	500.00
UW library access fee	9.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-802-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 03-07-095, § 246-802-990, filed 3/19/03, effective 7/1/03; 99-08-101, § 246-802-990, filed 4/6/99, effective 7/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-802-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, chapter 18.06 RCW. 95-01-038, § 246-802-990, filed 12/12/94, effective 1/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040 and 43.70.250. 92-17-035 (Order 295B), § 246-802-990, filed 8/13/92, effective 9/13/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 91-13-002 (Order 173), § 246-802-990, filed 6/6/91, effective 7/7/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-802-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 90-18-039 (Order 084), § 308-180-260, filed 8/29/90, effective 9/29/90; 90-04-094 (Order 029), § 308-180-260, filed 2/7/90, effective 3/10/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 88-15-030 (Order PM 735), § 308-180-260, filed 7/13/88; 87-18-031 (Order PM 667), § 308-180-260, filed 8/27/87.]

OTS-1505.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-012, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05)

WAC 246-809-990   Licensed mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers -- Fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

Title		Fee
(2)	The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for licensed marriage and family therapist:
	Application	$((50.00)) 150.00
	Initial license	((25.00)) 75.00
	Renewal	((83.00)) 170.00
	Late renewal penalty	((50.00)) 85.00
	Expired license reissuance	((50.00)) 85.00
	Duplicate license	10.00
	Certification of license	10.00
(3)	The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for licensed mental health counselor:
	Application	((25.00)) 125.00
	Initial license	((25.00)) 125.00
	Renewal	((29.00)) 130.00
	Late renewal penalty	((29.00)) 65.00
	Expired license reissuance	((29.00)) 65.00
	Duplicate license	10.00
	Certification of license	10.00
	UW library access fee	25.00
(4)	The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for licensed advanced social worker and licensed independent clinical social worker:
	Application	((25.00)) 125.00
	Initial license	((25.00)) 125.00
	Renewal	((42.00)) 145.00
	Late renewal penalty	((42.00)) 72.50
	Expired license reissuance	((42.00)) 72.50
	Duplicate license	10.00
	Certification of license	10.00
	UW library access fee	25.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-809-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: 2001 c 251, RCW 43.70.250. 01-17-113, § 246-809-990, filed 8/22/01, effective 9/22/01.]

OTS-1506.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 06-08-106, filed 4/5/06, effective 5/6/06)

WAC 246-810-990   Counselors fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Under chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2, a counselor must renew his or her registration every year on the practitioner's birthday. The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

Title		Fee
(2)	The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for registered counselor:
	Application and registration	$ ((40.00)) 130.00
	Renewal	((37.00)) 130.00
	Late renewal penalty	((37.00)) 65.00
	Expired registration reissuance	((37.00)) 65.00
	Duplicate registration	15.00
	Certification of registration	15.00
	Return from mandated suspension	245.00
(3)	The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for registered hypnotherapist:
	Application and registration	95.00
	Renewal	130.00
	Late renewal penalty	65.00
	Expired registration reissuance	65.00
	Duplicate registration	15.00
	Certification of registration	15.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050. 06-08-106, § 246-810-990, filed 4/5/06, effective 5/6/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-810-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 99-08-101, § 246-810-990, filed 4/6/99, effective 7/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-810-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050(1). 97-17-113, § 246-810-990, filed 8/20/97, effective 9/20/97. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.19 RCW. 96-08-069, § 246-810-990, filed 4/3/96, effective 5/4/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 93-14-011, § 246-810-990, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-810-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 90-18-039 (Order 084), § 308-190-010, filed 8/29/90, effective 9/29/90; 90-04-094 (Order 029), § 308-190-010, filed 2/7/90, effective 3/10/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 87-18-033 (Order PM 669), § 308-190-010, filed 8/27/87.]

OTS-1507.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-012, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05)

WAC 246-811-990   How often do I need to renew and what are the costs for certification?   (1) Certificates must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

     (2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for certified chemical dependency professional:

Title of Fee	Fee
Application	$((100.00)) 200.00
Initial certification	((125.00)) 225.00
Renewal	((125.00)) 230.00
Renewal retired active	((62.50)) 115.00
Late renewal retired active	((50.00)) 57.50
Late renewal penalty	((62.50)) 115.00
Expired certification reissuance	((62.50)) 115.00
Duplicate certification	10.00
Certification of certificate	10.00
((Wall certificate	10.00))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-811-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.250. 02-07-083, § 246-811-990, filed 3/19/02, effective 4/19/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.205.060(1). 99-13-084, § 246-811-990, filed 6/14/99, effective 7/15/99.]

OTS-1508.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-012, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05)

WAC 246-812-990   Denturist fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Licenses must be renewed every ((other)) year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

     (2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:

Title of Fee	Fee
Application	$((1,000.00)) 1,450.00
Examination	1,500.00
Reexamination, written	500.00
Reexamination, practical	500.00
License renewal	((2,750.00)) 1,600.00
Late renewal penalty	300.00
Expired license reissuance	300.00
Inactive license renewal	((1,500.00)) 750.00
Expired inactive license reissuance	300.00
Duplicate license	15.00
Certification of license	25.00
Multiple location licenses	50.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-812-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250 and chapter 18.30 RCW. 00-07-050, § 246-812-990, filed 3/8/00, effective 4/8/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.070(3). 98-20-068, § 246-812-990, filed 10/2/98, effective 11/2/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-812-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.070(3). 95-22-062, § 246-812-990, filed 10/30/95, effective 11/30/95.]

OTS-1509.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-012, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05)

WAC 246-815-990   Dental hygiene fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

     (2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:

Title of Fee	Fee
Application examination and reexamination . . . . . . . . . . . .	$100.00
Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . .	((40.00)) 50.00
Late renewal penalty . . . . . . . . . . . .	((40.00)) 50.00
Expired license reissuance . . . . . . . . . . . .	((40.00)) 50.00
Credentialing application . . . . . . . . . . . .	100.00
Limited license application . . . . . . . . . . . .	100.00
Limited license renewal . . . . . . . . . . . .	((40.00)) 50.00
Limited license late renewal penalty . . . . . . . . . . . .	((40.00)) 50.00
Expired limited license reissuance . . . . . . . . . . . .	((40.00)) 50.00
Duplicate license . . . . . . . . . . . .	15.00
Certification of license . . . . . . . . . . . .	25.00
Education program evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . .	200.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-815-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 05-01-018, § 246-815-990, filed 12/2/04, effective 3/22/05; 03-07-095, § 246-815-990, filed 3/19/03, effective 7/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-815-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.29 RCW and RCW 18.20.150(4). 95-16-102, § 246-815-990, filed 8/1/95, effective 9/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 94-02-059, § 246-815-990, filed 1/3/94, effective 3/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250 and 1993 c 323. 93-16-073, § 246-815-990, filed 8/2/93, effective 9/2/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 91-13-002 (Order 173), § 246-815-990, filed 6/6/91, effective 7/7/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-815-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 90-04-094 (Order 029), § 308-25-065, filed 2/7/90, effective 3/10/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 87-10-028 (Order PM 650), § 308-25-065, filed 5/1/87. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 168 § 12. 83-17-031 (Order PL 442), § 308-25-065, filed 8/10/83. Formerly WAC 308-25-060.]

OTS-1510.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-20-100, filed 10/2/07, effective 11/2/07)

WAC 246-826-990   Health care assistant fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Certificates must be renewed every two years as provided in WAC 246-826-050 and chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

     (2) If a health care assistant who holds a current active credential leaves employment with a facility or practitioner and returns to employment with a facility or practitioner that previously employed the health care assistant, and more than two years has passed since that health care assistant's employment with the previous facility or practitioner ended, the health care assistant must complete a new credential application and pay the application fee. However, that health care assistant is not required to pay the late renewal penalty and the expired credential reissuance fee.

     (3) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:

Title of Fee	Fee
((First)) Initial certification	$((60.00)) 105.00
Renewal	((60.00)) 105.00
Expired credential reissuance	((50.00)) 52.50
Recertification	((60.00)) 100.00
Late renewal penalty	((50.00)) 52.50
Duplicate	15.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.135.030. 07-20-100, § 246-826-990, filed 10/2/07, effective 11/2/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-826-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250 and 18.135.030. 03-24-071, § 246-826-990, filed 12/1/03, effective 3/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-826-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 91-13-002 (Order 173), § 246-826-990, filed 6/6/91, effective 7/7/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-826-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 90-04-094 (Order 029), § 308-175-140, filed 2/7/90, effective 3/10/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.135.030. 87-23-022 (Order PM 689), § 308-175-140, filed 11/12/87.]

OTS-1511.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-012, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05)

WAC 246-830-990   Massage fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

     (2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:

Title of Fee	Fee
Written examination and reexamination	$65.00
Practical examination and reexamination	50.00
Initial license	((50.00)) 90.00
Renewal	((25.00)) 65.00
Late renewal penalty	((25.00)) 50.00
Expired license reissuance	((25.00)) 50.00
Certification of license	10.00
Duplicate license	10.00
Intraoral massage endorsement	25.00
UW library access fee	25.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-830-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 03-07-095, § 246-830-990, filed 3/19/03, effective 7/1/03; 99-08-101, § 246-830-990, filed 4/6/99, effective 7/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-830-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.108.025(1). 95-11-108, § 246-830-990, filed 5/23/95, effective 6/23/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 93-14-011, § 246-830-990, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.108.085 and 43.70.250. 92-02-018 (Order 224), § 246-830-990, filed 12/23/91, effective 1/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-830-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 88-24-042 (Order PM 788), § 308-51-210, filed 12/6/88; 87-18-031 (Order PM 667), § 308-51-210, filed 8/27/87.]

OTS-1512.2

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-012, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05)

WAC 246-836-990   Naturopathic physician licensing fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

     (2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:

Title of Fee	Amount
Application initial/retake	$((25.00)) 100.00
State examination (initial/retake)	((25.00)) 100.00
Initial license	((25.00)) 100.00
License renewal	((200.00)) 325.00
Late renewal penalty	((100.00)) 62.50
Expired license reissuance	((100.00)) 62.50
Duplicate license	15.00
Certification of license	15.00
((Application for reciprocity	25.00))
UW library access fee	25.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-836-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 03-07-095, § 246-836-990, filed 3/19/03, effective 7/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-836-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 93-14-011, § 246-836-990, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-836-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 90-13-084 (Order 066), § 308-34-170, filed 6/20/90, effective 7/21/90; 90-04-094 (Order 029), § 308-34-170, filed 2/7/90, effective 3/10/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 88-20-075 (Order 783), § 308-34-170, filed 10/5/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.36A.060. 88-14-009 (Order PM 742), § 308-34-170, filed 6/24/88.]

OTS-1513.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-012, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05)

WAC 246-841-990   Nursing assistant -- Fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Certificates and registrations must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

     (2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for registrations:

Title of Fee	Fee
Application - registration	$((15.00)) 30.00
Renewal of registration	((25.00)) 40.00
Duplicate registration	10.00
Registration late penalty	((25.00)) 40.00
Expired registration reissuance	((25.00)) 40.00

     (3) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for certifications:

Title of Fee	Fee
Application for certification	((15.00)) 30.00
Certification renewal	((25.00)) 40.00
Duplicate certification	10.00
Certification late penalty	((25.00)) 40.00
Expired ((registration)) certification reissuance	((25.00)) 40.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-841-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.88A.050(1). 99-24-062, § 246-841-990, filed 11/29/99, effective 12/30/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-841-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.88A RCW. 96-03-051, § 246-841-990, filed 1/12/96, effective 3/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-841-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 90-04-094 (Order 029), § 308-173-130, filed 2/7/90, effective 3/10/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 88-20-075 (Order 783), § 308-173-130, filed 10/5/88.]

OTS-1514.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 06-01-104, filed 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06)

WAC 246-926-990   ((Radiological technologists)) Certification and registration fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Certificates and registrations must be renewed every two years on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

     (2) The practitioner must pay the following nonrefundable fees:

Title of Fee	Fee
Application - certification	$((45.00)) 150.00
((Exam fee - certification	30.00))
Application - registration	((35.00)) 75.00
Certification renewal	((45.00)) 160.00
Registration renewal	((35.00)) 75.00
Late renewal penalty - certification	((45.00)) 80.00
Late renewal penalty - registration	((35.00)) 50.00
Expired certificate reissuance	((45.00)) 80.00
Expired registration reissuance	((35.00)) 50.00
Certification of registration or certificate	15.00
Duplicate registration or certificate	15.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.84.040. 06-01-104, § 246-926-990, filed 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-926-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 99-08-101, § 246-926-990, filed 4/6/99, effective 7/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-926-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.84.040 and 18.84.100. 92-05-010 (Order 237), § 246-926-990, filed 2/7/92, effective 2/19/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-926-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.84.040. 89-01-015 (Order PM 802), § 308-183-180, filed 12/9/88.]

OTS-1515.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-012, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05)

WAC 246-927-990   ((How often do I need to renew and what are the costs for registration?)) Recreation therapy fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Registrations must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

     (2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for registered recreational therapists:

Title of Fee	Fee
Application	$((110.00)) 205.00
Renewal	((85.00)) 180.00
Late renewal penalty	((50.00)) 90.00
Expired registration reissuance	((50.00)) 90.00
Duplicate registration	15.00
Certification of certificate	25.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-927-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.230 RCW and RCW 43.70.250. 03-09-065, § 246-927-990, filed 4/15/03, effective 7/1/03.]

OTS-1516.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-012, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05)

WAC 246-928-990   Respiratory care fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Licenses must be renewed every two years on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

     (2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:

Title of Fee	Fee
Application	$((70.00)) 150.00
Temporary practice permit	((35.00)) 50.00
Duplicate license	15.00
Verification of licensure	15.00
Renewal	((50.00)) 130.00
Late renewal penalty	((50.00)) 65.00
Expired license reissuance	((50.00)) 65.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-928-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165, § 246-928-990, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 99-08-101, § 246-928-990, filed 4/6/99, effective 7/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-928-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.89 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. 95-18-019, § 246-928-990, filed 8/24/95, effective 9/24/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 92-15-032 (Order 285), § 246-928-990, filed 7/7/92, effective 8/7/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.89.050 and 43.70.250. 92-02-018 (Order 224), § 246-928-990, filed 12/23/91, effective 1/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-928-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 88-17-099 (Order PM 741), § 308-195-110, filed 8/23/88.]

OTS-1517.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-014, filed 5/20/05, effective 6/20/05)

WAC 246-930-990   Sex offender treatment provider fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Certificates must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. (([The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.])) The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners. The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the adjustment.

     (2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for:

Title of Fee	Fee
Sex offender treatment provider:
Application and examination	$((500.00)) 600.00
Reexamination	250.00
Initial certification	((100.00)) 200.00
Renewal	((800.00)) 1,000.00
Inactive status	300.00
Late renewal penalty	300.00
Expired certificate reissuance	300.00
Expired inactive certificate reissuance	150.00
Duplicate certificate	15.00
Verification of certification	15.00

     (3) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for affiliate treatment provider:
    

Title of Fee	Fee
Application and examination	((200.00)) 400.00
Reexamination	((100.00)) 250.00
Renewal	((300.00)) 500.00
Inactive status	((200.00)) 250.00
Late renewal penalty	((150.00)) 250.00
Expired affiliate certificate reissuance	((150.00)) 250.00
Expired inactive affiliate certificate reissuance	100.00
Duplicate certificate	15.00
((Extension fee	850.00))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.155.040. 05-12-014, § 246-930-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 6/20/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. 05-12-012, § 246-930-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 99-08-101, § 246-930-990, filed 4/6/99, effective 7/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-930-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.155.040. 94-13-179, § 246-930-990, filed 6/21/94, effective 7/22/94; 92-12-027 (Order 275), § 246-930-990, filed 5/28/92, effective 6/28/92; 91-11-063 (Order 168), § 246-930-990, filed 5/16/91, effective 6/16/91.]

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