Section 246-830-035. Licensing without examination.

(1) A license to practice massage shall be issued without examination provided an individual holds a current license to practice massage in another jurisdiction that has examination and education requirements substantially equivalent to those in Washington.

(2) An individual applying for a license without examination shall submit to the department:

(a) A completed application on a form provided by the department;

(b) The required nonrefundable application fee;

(c) Documentation that the examination and education requirements of the other jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to those in Washington;

(d) Successful completion of an open book test provided by the department which demonstrates a working knowledge of Washington law as contained in chapters 18.108 and 18.130 RCW, and chapter 246-830 WAC;

(e) Applicants must complete four clock hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8;

(f) Written certification from all jurisdictions in which the applicant has practiced massage verifying that the applicant has a record of good standing and has not been the subject of any disciplinary action.

(3) Restrictions:

(a) All applicants shall be subject to the grounds for denial or issuance of a license conditioned on the applicant's compliance with an order entered pursuant to RCW 18.130.160;

(b) An individual who has failed the Washington state licensing examination shall not be eligible for licensing without examination.

(4) If application for licensing without examination is denied, the applicant may apply for licensing as set forth in RCW 18.108.070.

(5) A license issued without examination is subject to an original license fee and all other renewal requirements set forth in this chapter.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-830-035, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.108.025(1). WSR 94-13-181, § 246-830-035, filed 6/21/94, effective 7/22/94.]

RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-830-035, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.108.025(1). WSR 94-13-181, § 246-830-035, filed 6/21/94, effective 7/22/94.

Rules

246-830,246-12,