RCW 18.233.060
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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 committee;
(2)Establish all licensing, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 ;
(3)Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(4)Issue licenses to applicants who have met the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure and to deny a license to applicants who do not meet the requirements;
(5)Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter, and hire individuals licensed under this chapter to serve as examiners for any practical examinations;
(6)Administer and supervise the grading and taking of examinations for applicants for licensure;
(7)Determine which states have credentialing requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state, and issue licenses to individuals credentialed in those states without examinations;
(8)Implement and administer a program for consumer education in consultation with the committee;
(9)Adopt rules implementing a continuing education program in consultation with the committee;
(10)Maintain the official record of all applicants and licensees; and
(11)Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.
[ 2023 c 175 s 7 .]