RCW 18.227.050
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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.
[ 2023 c 270 s 6 .]