Authority of secretary.

RCW 18.360.070
in effect
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(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may: (a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter; (b) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter; (c) Establish administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . Until July 1, 2016, for purposes of setting fees under this section, the secretary shall consider persons registered or certified under this chapter and health care assistants, certified under *chapter 18.135 RCW, as one profession; (d) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement and administer this chapter; (e) Maintain the official department of health record of all applicants and credential holders; and (f) Establish requirements and procedures for an inactive registration or certification. (2) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of a registration or certification, and the discipline of persons registered or certified under this chapter. (1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may: (a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter; (b) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter; (c) Establish administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . Until July 1, 2016, for purposes of setting fees under this section, the secretary shall consider persons registered or certified under this chapter and health care assistants, certified under *chapter 18.135 RCW, as one profession; (d) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement and administer this chapter; (e) Maintain the official department of health record of all applicants and credential holders; and (f) Establish requirements and procedures for an inactive registration or certification. (2) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of a registration or certification, and the discipline of persons registered or certified under this chapter.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.360&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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