Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 18 Businesses And Professions - Chapter 18.200 Orthotic And Prosthetic Services

• 18.200.005 Intent -- Purpose -- 1997 c 285
  It is the intent of the legislature that this act accomplish the following: Safeguard public health, safety, and welfare; protect the public from being mislead ...
• 18.200.010 Definitions
  The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Advisory committee" means the orthotics and prosthetics advisory committee. ...
• 18.200.020 Treatment limits
  An orthotist or prosthetist may only provide treatment utilizing new orthoses or prostheses for which the orthotist or prosthetist is licensed to do so, and ...
• 18.200.030 Use of title -- Prohibited without license -- Posting of license
  No person may represent himself or herself as a licensed orthotist or prosthetist, use a title or description of services, or engage in the practice ...
• 18.200.040 Practices not limited by chapter
  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) The practice by individuals listed under RCW 18.130.040 and performing services within their ...
• 18.200.050 Secretary's authority
  In addition to other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to: (1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this ...
• 18.200.060 Advisory committee -- Composition -- Terms -- Duties
  (1) The secretary has the authority to appoint an advisory committee to further the purposes of this chapter. The secretary may consider the persons who ...
• 18.200.070 Application -- Requirements -- Examination -- Alternative standards
  (1) An applicant must file a written application on forms provided by the department showing to the satisfaction of the secretary, in consultation with the ...
• 18.200.080 Licensure without examination
  The secretary may grant a license without an examination for those applicants who have practiced full time for five of the six years prior to ...
• 18.200.090 Reciprocity
  An applicant holding a license in another state or a territory of the United States may be licensed to practice in this state without examination ...
• 18.200.100 Application of uniform disciplinary act
  The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of licenses, unauthorized practice, and the discipline of persons licensed under this chapter. ...
• 18.200.900 Short title
  This chapter is known and may be cited as the orthotics and prosthetics practice act.[1997 c 285 § 12.] ...
• 18.200.901 Severability -- 1997 c 285
  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 ...
• 18.200.902 Effective date -- 1997 c 285 §§ 1-5 and 8-12
  Sections 1 through 5 and 8 through 12 of this act take effect December 1, 1998.[1997 c 285 § 16.] ...

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