RCW 18.235.005
Intent.
It is the intent of the legislature to consolidate disciplinary procedures for the licensed businesses and professions under the department of licensing by providing a uniform disciplinary act with standardized procedures for the regulation of businesses and professions and the enforcement of laws, the purpose of which is to assure the public of the adequacy of business and professional competence and conduct.
It is also the intent of the legislature that all businesses and professions newly credentialed by the state and regulated by the department of licensing come under this chapter.
[ 2007 c 256 § 10; 2002 c 86 § 101.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act.
18.235.020 - Application of chapter—Director's authority—Disciplinary authority.
18.235.030 - Disciplinary authority—Powers.
18.235.040 - Director's authority.
18.235.050 - Statement of charges—Hearing.
18.235.060 - Procedures governing adjudicative proceedings.
18.235.070 - Previous denial, revocation, or suspension of license.
18.235.110 - Unprofessional conduct—Finding.
18.235.120 - Payment of a fine.
18.235.130 - Unprofessional conduct—Acts or conditions that constitute.
18.235.140 - Final order issued under RCW 18.235.130—Failure to comply.
18.235.160 - Violation of injunction—Contempt of court—Civil penalty.
18.235.170 - Misrepresentation—Gross misdemeanor.
18.235.180 - Crime or violation by license holder—Disciplinary authority may give notification.
18.235.190 - Immunity from suit.
18.235.200 - Use of records—Exchange of information—Chapter does not affect or limit.
18.235.210 - Application of chapter—January 1, 2003.
18.235.215 - Application of chapter to notarial officers.
18.235.901 - Effective date—2002 c 86 §§ 101-123.