RCW 18.53.005
Legislative finding and declaration.
The legislature finds and declares that the practice of optometry is a learned profession and affects the health, welfare and safety of the people of this state, and should be regulated in the public interest and limited to qualified persons licensed and authorized to practice under the provisions of chapters 18.53 and 18.54 RCW.
[ 1981 c 58 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 69 § 1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
18.53.005 - Legislative finding and declaration.
18.53.010 - Definition—Scope of practice.
18.53.030 - Temporary permit—When issued.
18.53.035 - Credentialing by endorsement.
18.53.040 - Exemptions—Exceptions—Limitation.
18.53.060 - License applicants—Eligibility—Qualifications—Examinations—Exception.
18.53.070 - Licensing—Procedures, requirements, fees.
18.53.100 - Disciplinary action—Grounds.
18.53.101 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.
18.53.145 - Unlawful advertising of indemnity benefits.
18.53.150 - Violations generally—Penalty.
18.53.160 - Public aid ocular services—Discrimination prohibited.
18.53.165 - Discrimination prohibited—Legislative finding and declaration.
18.53.170 - Discrimination prohibited—Acceptance of services by state agencies and subdivisions.
18.53.175 - Discrimination prohibited—State agencies and subdivisions—Officials and employees.
18.53.180 - Discrimination prohibited—Agreements or contracts by state and subdivisions.
18.53.185 - Discrimination prohibited—Costs immaterial.
18.53.190 - Discrimination prohibited—Application of law.
18.53.200 - Privileged communications.
18.53.210 - Inactive license status.
18.53.900 - Short title—1919 c 144.