Persons engaged in trade or business on July 16, 1973.

RCW 19.28.221
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No examination shall be required of any applicant for a certificate of competency who, on July 16, 1973, was engaged in a bona fide business or trade as a journey level electrician in the state of Washington. Applicants qualifying under this section shall be issued a certificate by the department upon making an application as provided in RCW 19.28.181 and paying the fee required under RCW 19.28.201 : PROVIDED, That no applicant under this section shall be required to furnish such evidence as required by RCW 19.28.181 . No examination shall be required of any applicant for a certificate of competency who, on July 16, 1973, was engaged in a bona fide business or trade as a journey level electrician in the state of Washington. Applicants qualifying under this section shall be issued a certificate by the department upon making an application as provided in RCW 19.28.181 and paying the fee required under RCW 19.28.201 : PROVIDED, That no applicant under this section shall be required to furnish such evidence as required by RCW 19.28.181 .
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.28&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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