Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 18 Businesses And Professions - Chapter 18.108 Massage Practitioners
- 18.108.005 Intent -- Health care insurance not affected
The legislature finds it necessary to license the practice of massage and massage therapy in order to protect the public health and safety. It is ...
- 18.108.010 Definitions
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following meanings shall apply: (1) "Board" means the Washington state board of massage. (2) "Massage" and ...
- 18.108.020 Board of massage -- Generally
The Washington state board of massage is hereby created. The board shall consist of four members who shall be appointed by the governor for a ...
- 18.108.025 Board powers and duties
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the board may: (1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this ...
- 18.108.030 License required
(1) No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a massage practitioner without first applying for and receiving from the department a license ...
- 18.108.040 Advertising massage by unlicensed person unlawful
It shall be unlawful to advertise the practice of massage using the term massage or any other term that implies a massage technique or method ...
- 18.108.050 Exemptions
This chapter does not apply to: (1) An individual giving massage to members of his or her immediate family; (2) The practice of a profession ...
- 18.108.060 Applicant -- License holder -- Compliance with procedures, requirements, fees
Each applicant and license holder shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees set by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[1996 c 191 ...
- 18.108.070 Qualifications for license
The secretary shall issue a massage practitioner's license to an applicant who demonstrates to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements have been met: (1) ...
- 18.108.073 Examination
(1) The date and location of the examination shall be established by the secretary. Applicants who demonstrate to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements ...
- 18.108.076 Application of uniform disciplinary act
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[1987 c ...
- 18.108.085 Powers and duties of secretary -- Uniform Disciplinary Act -- License revocation -- Reinstatement
(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 ...
- 18.108.095 Out-of-state applicants
An applicant holding a license in another state or foreign jurisdiction may be granted a Washington license without examination, if, in the opinion of the ...
- 18.108.115 Persons licensed under prior law
Any person holding a valid license to practice massage issued by authority of the state on July 26, 1987, shall continue to be licensed as ...
- 18.108.125 Inactive credential -- Reinstatement
(1) The secretary must grant a massage practitioner an inactive credential if the massage practitioner submits a letter to the board stating his or her ...
- 18.108.130 Exemptions
This chapter does not apply to: (1) Massage practiced at the athletic department of any institution maintained by the public funds of the state, or ...
- 18.108.190 Inspection of premises by law enforcement personnel
State and local law enforcement personnel shall have the authority to inspect the premises at any time including business hours.[1975 1st ex.s. c 280 § ...
- 18.108.210 Authority of local political subdivisions
Nothing in this chapter limits or abridges the authority of any political subdivision to levy and collect a general and nondiscriminatory license fee levied upon ...
- 18.108.220 Federal classification
For the purposes of this chapter, licensed massage practitioners shall be classified as "offices and clinics of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified" under section 8049 ...
- 18.108.230 Animal massage practitioner -- Endorsement -- Training requirements -- Rules
(1) A massage practitioner licensed under this chapter may apply for an endorsement as a small or large animal massage practitioner upon completion of one ...
- 18.108.240 Chapter 277, Laws of 2002 -- Review/regulatory changes
The department of health shall review the implementation of chapter 277, Laws of 2002 and make recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2005, regarding ...
- 18.108.250 Intraoral massage -- Endorsement
(1) A massage practitioner licensed under this chapter may apply for an endorsement to perform intraoral massage upon completion of training determined by the board ...
- 18.108.900 Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 280
If any provision of this 1975 act is declared unconstitutional or the applicability thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the constitutionality of ...
- 18.108.901 Severability -- 1987 c 443
If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application ...
- 18.108.902 Savings -- 1987 c 443
This chapter shall not be construed as affecting any existing right acquired or liability or obligations incurred under the sections amended or repealed in this ...
Last modified: April 7, 2009