Authority of secretary.

RCW 18.227.050

in effect

In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to: (1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter. Any rules adopted shall be in consultation with the University of Washington; (2) Establish all certification, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 ; (3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter; (4) Issue certifications to applicants who have met the education, which may include registered apprenticeships, practicum, and examination requirements for certification and to deny a certification to applicants who do not meet the requirements; (5) Develop, administer, and supervise the grading and taking of an examination for applicants for certification; (6) Adopt rules requiring completion of 20 hours of continuing education every two years after initial certification for certification renewal; (7) Maintain the official record of all applicants and certification holders; and (8) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure. In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to: (1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter. Any rules adopted shall be in consultation with the University of Washington; (2) Establish all certification, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 ; (3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter; (4) Issue certifications to applicants who have met the education, which may include registered apprenticeships, practicum, and examination requirements for certification and to deny a certification to applicants who do not meet the requirements; (5) Develop, administer, and supervise the grading and taking of an examination for applicants for certification; (6) Adopt rules requiring completion of 20 hours of continuing education every two years after initial certification for certification renewal; (7) Maintain the official record of all applicants and certification holders; and (8) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.

Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.227&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026