Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 18 Businesses And Professions - Chapter 18.30 Denturists

18.30.005 Finding, intent
The state of Washington finds that to realize the state's current statutory policy of regulating health professions at the least restrictive level consistent with the ...

18.30.010 Definitions
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Board" means the Washington state board of denturists. (2) ...

18.30.020 Examination of patient -- Sanctions -- Training and licensing examination
(1) Before making and fitting a denture, a denturist shall examine the patient's oral cavity. (a) If the examination gives the denturist reasonable cause to ...

18.30.030 Licensing required
No person may represent himself or herself as a licensed denturist or use any title or description of services without applying for licensure, meeting the ...

18.30.040 Exclusions from chapter
Nothing in this chapter prohibits or restricts: (1) The practice of a profession by an individual who is licensed, certified, or registered under other laws ...

18.30.050 Board of denturists -- Members, terms, travel expenses, removal
(1) The Washington state board of denturists is created. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the secretary as follows: (a) Four members ...

18.30.060 Board -- Officers, quorum
(1) The board shall elect a chairperson of the board annually. The same person may not hold the office of chairperson for more than three ...

18.30.065 Duties of board
The board shall: (1) Determine the qualifications of persons applying for licensure under this chapter; (2) Prescribe, administer, and determine the requirements for examinations under ...

18.30.090 Licensing requirements
The secretary shall issue a license to practice denturism to an applicant who submits a completed application, pays the appropriate fees, and meets the following ...

18.30.100 Licensing examinations
The board shall administer the examinations for licensing under this chapter, subject to the following requirements: (1) Examinations shall determine the qualifications, fitness, and ability ...

18.30.120 Requirements determined by secretary -- License content
(1) The licensing period, administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees shall be determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. (2) The ...

18.30.130 License renewal
The secretary shall establish by rule the requirements for renewal of licenses to practice denturism, but shall not increase the licensure requirements provided in this ...

18.30.135 Discipline
The Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, shall govern the issuance and denial of licenses, unauthorized practice, and the discipline of persons licensed under this ...

18.30.140 Inactive licenses
(1) An individual may place his or her license on inactive status. The holder of an inactive license shall not practice denturism in this state ...

18.30.150 Partnerships with dentists
Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, a licensed denturist may enter into a partnership or other business association with a dentist, provided that such ...

18.30.900 Short title -- 1995 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 607)
This chapter may be known and cited as the Washington state denturist act.[1995 c 1 § 17 (Initiative Measure No. 607, approved November 8, 1994).] ...

18.30.901 Severability -- 1995 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 607)
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 ...