§ 18.360.070 — Authority of secretary.

Washington § 18.360.070

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 18: BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
• Ch. 18.360: MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

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(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:

(a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter;

(b) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;

(c) Establish administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . Until July 1, 2016, for purposes of setting fees under this section, the secretary shall consider persons registered or certified under this chapter and health care assistants, certified under *chapter 18.135 RCW, as one profession;

(d) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement and administer this chapter;

(e) Maintain the official department of health record of all applicants and credential holders; and

(f) Establish requirements and procedures for an inactive registration or certification.

(2) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of a registration or certification, and the discipline of persons registered or certified under this chapter.

*Reviser's note: Chapter 18.135 RCW was repealed by 2012 c 153 s 20 .

Effective date — 2012 c 153 ss 1-12, 14, 16, and 18: See note following RCW 18.360.005 .

Rules — 2012 c 153: See note following RCW 18.360.005 .

Legislative History

[2012 c 153 s 8.]