Powers and duties of director.

RCW 18.39.181
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The director shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To issue all licenses provided for under this chapter; (2) To renew licenses under this chapter; (3) To collect all fees prescribed and required under this chapter; (4) To immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order; (5) To keep records of all official acts, proceedings, and transactions of the department of licensing; and (6) To employ the necessary staff to carry out the duties of this chapter. The director shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To issue all licenses provided for under this chapter; (2) To renew licenses under this chapter; (3) To collect all fees prescribed and required under this chapter; (4) To immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order; (5) To keep records of all official acts, proceedings, and transactions of the department of licensing; and (6) To employ the necessary staff to carry out the duties of this chapter.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.39&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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