RCW 18.54.070
Powers and duties—Examinations—Rules.
The board has the following powers and duties:
(1) To develop and administer, or approve, or both, a licensure examination. The board may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities.
(2) The board shall adopt rules and regulations to promote safety, protection and the welfare of the public, to carry out the purposes of this chapter, to aid the board in the performance of its powers and duties, and to govern the practice of optometry.
[ 1995 c 198 § 7; 1991 c 3 § 140; 1986 c 259 § 84; 1979 c 158 § 49; 1975 1st ex.s. c 69 § 10; 1963 c 25 § 7.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.
18.54.020 - Examining committee reconstituted as optometry board.
18.54.030 - Composition—Appointments—Qualifications—Terms—Vacancies.
18.54.070 - Powers and duties—Examinations—Rules.
18.54.076 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.
18.54.090 - Administrative procedures—Minimum fees.
18.54.130 - Compensation and travel expenses of members.
18.54.140 - Board may draw from health professions account.
18.54.150 - Devolution of powers relating to revocation of certificates.
18.54.920 - RCW 43.24.060 and 43.24.120 not applicable to optometry.