Washington § 18.400.030 Licensing authority disqualification determination.

Washington Statutes

§ 18.400.030 — Licensing authority disqualification determination.

Washington § 18.400.030

Title 18BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS

Ch. 18.400PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE—PREVIOUS CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 18.400.030 (2026).

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(1)When issuing a professional license, government certification, or state recognition, the appropriate licensing authority may not disqualify an individual based on:

(a)A conviction that has been sealed, dismissed, expunged, or pardoned; or

(b)A juvenile adjudication.

(2)The appropriate licensing authority may disqualify an individual from obtaining a professional license, government certification, or state recognition if it determines the individual's conviction is related to the occupation or profession unless the individual has requested and received a certificate of restoration of opportunity under RCW 9.97.020 .

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(1) When issuing a professional license, government certification, or state recognition, the appropriate licensing authority may not disqualify an individual based on:

(a) A conviction that has been sealed, dismissed, expunged, or pardoned; or

(b) A juvenile adjudication.

(2) The appropriate licensing authority may disqualify an individual from obtaining a professional license, government certification, or state recognition if it determines the individual's conviction is related to the occupation or profession unless the individual has requested and received a certificate of restoration of opportunity under RCW 9.97.020 .