Authority of director.
RCW 18.165.170
in effectThe director or the director's designee has the following authority in administering this chapter: (1) To adopt, amend, and rescind rules as deemed necessary to carry out this chapter; (2) To enter into contracts for professional services determined to be necessary for adequate enforcement of this chapter; and (3) To adopt standards of professional conduct or practice.
The director or the director's designee has the following authority in administering this chapter:
(1) To adopt, amend, and rescind rules as deemed necessary to carry out this chapter;
(2) To enter into contracts for professional services determined to be necessary for adequate enforcement of this chapter; and
(3) To adopt standards of professional conduct or practice.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.165&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026