Disciplinary action — Grounds.

RCW 18.16.200

in effect

In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130 , the director may take disciplinary action against any applicant or licensee under this chapter if the licensee or applicant: (1) Has been found to have violated any provisions of chapter 19.86 RCW; (2) Has engaged in a practice prohibited under RCW 18.16.060 without first obtaining, and maintaining in good standing, the license required by this chapter; (3) Has engaged in the commercial practice of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, esthetics, or master esthetics in a school; (4) Has not provided a safe, sanitary, and good moral environment for students in a school or the public; (5) Has failed to display licenses required in this chapter; or (6) Has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under it. In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130 , the director may take disciplinary action against any applicant or licensee under this chapter if the licensee or applicant: (1) Has been found to have violated any provisions of chapter 19.86 RCW; (2) Has engaged in a practice prohibited under RCW 18.16.060 without first obtaining, and maintaining in good standing, the license required by this chapter; (3) Has engaged in the commercial practice of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, esthetics, or master esthetics in a school; (4) Has not provided a safe, sanitary, and good moral environment for students in a school or the public; (5) Has failed to display licenses required in this chapter; or (6) Has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under it.

Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.16&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026