Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.
18.108.095 - Out-of-state massage therapist applicants.

RCW 18.108.095
Out-of-state massage therapist applicants.

A massage therapist applicant holding a license in another state or foreign jurisdiction may be granted a Washington license without examination, if, in the opinion of the board, the other state's or foreign jurisdiction's examination and educational requirements are substantially equivalent to Washington's. However, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board a working knowledge of Washington law pertaining to the practice of massage. The applicant shall provide proof in a manner approved by the department that the examination and requirements are equivalent to Washington's.

[ 2016 c 41 § 9; 2012 c 137 § 13; 1987 c 443 § 12.]
NOTES:

Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.


Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.


Effective date—1987 c 443 § 12: "Section 12 of this act shall take effect June 1, 1988." [ 1987 c 443 § 19.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 18 - Businesses and Professions

Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.

18.108.005 - Intent—Health care insurance not affected.

18.108.010 - Definitions.

18.108.020 - Board of massage—Generally.

18.108.025 - Board powers and duties.

18.108.028 - Transfer programs.

18.108.030 - Licensure or certification required.

18.108.035 - Unlicensed practice—Penalties.

18.108.040 - Advertising—Use of title.

18.108.045 - Display of license or certification—Availability of photo identification.

18.108.050 - Exemptions.

18.108.060 - Applicant—License or certificate holder—Compliance with procedures, requirements, fees.

18.108.070 - Qualifications for licensure or certification.

18.108.073 - Massage therapist examination.

18.108.074 - Reflexology examination.

18.108.085 - Powers and duties of secretary—Uniform Disciplinary Act—License or certificate revocation—Reinstatement.

18.108.095 - Out-of-state massage therapist applicants.

18.108.115 - Persons licensed under prior law.

18.108.125 - Inactive credential—Reinstatement.

18.108.131 - Exemptions—Reflexology.

18.108.190 - Inspection of premises by law enforcement personnel.

18.108.195 - Inspection of premises by secretary.

18.108.210 - Authority of local political subdivisions.

18.108.220 - Federal classification.

18.108.230 - Animal massage therapist—Endorsement—Training requirements—Rules.

18.108.240 - Chapter 277, Laws of 2002—Review/regulatory changes.

18.108.250 - Intraoral massage—Endorsement.

18.108.902 - Savings—1987 c 443.