Section 246-847-110. Persons exempt from licensure pursuant to RCW 18.59.040(5).

(1) To qualify for the exemption from licensure pursuant to RCW 18.59.040(5), the individual claiming the exemption shall have been actively engaged in the practice of occupational therapy within the preceding four-year period and shall in writing notify the department, at least thirty days before any occupational therapy services are performed in this state, of the following:

(a) In which state(s) the individual is licensed to perform occupational therapy services and the license number(s); and

(b) The name, address, and telephone number of at least one facility or employer where the individual has been engaged in the practice of occupational therapy within the preceding four years; or

(c) If the exemption is claimed under RCW 18.59.040 (5)(b), the individual must submit a signed notarized statement attesting to:

(i) Having passed the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy examination or its successor/predecessor organization; and

(ii) Having engaged in occupational therapy practice within the preceding four years, including the name, address, and telephone number of at least one facility or employer during this period;

(iii) Not having engaged in unprofessional conduct under RCW 18.130.180; and

(d) A signed notarized statement describing when the occupational therapy services will be performed, where the occupational therapy services will be performed, and how long the individual will be performing occupational therapy services in this state.

(2) A ninety-day temporary permit must be received by the occupational therapist prior to rendering of occupational therapy services.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130. WSR 07-20-076, § 246-847-110, filed 10/1/07, effective 11/1/07; WSR 92-18-015 (Order 300B), § 246-847-110, filed 8/24/92, effective 9/24/92; WSR 91-11-064 (Order 171B), § 246-847-110, filed 5/16/91, effective 6/16/91; WSR 91-05-027 (Order 112B), recodified as § 246-847-110, filed 2/12/91, effective 3/15/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130(2) and 18.59.050(1). 86-17-064 (Order PM 610), § 308-171-103, filed 8/19/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130(2) and 18.59.040 (5)(b). WSR 86-10-004 (Order PL 588), § 308-171-103, filed 4/24/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130(2). WSR 85-12-010 (Order PL 529), § 308-171-103, filed 5/23/85.]

RCW 18.59.130. WSR 07-20-076, § 246-847-110, filed 10/1/07, effective 11/1/07; WSR 92-18-015 (Order 300B), § 246-847-110, filed 8/24/92, effective 9/24/92; WSR 91-11-064 (Order 171B), § 246-847-110, filed 5/16/91, effective 6/16/91; WSR 91-05-027 (Order 112B), recodified as § 246-847-110, filed 2/12/91, effective 3/15/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130(2) and 18.59.050(1). 86-17-064 (Order PM 610), § 308-171-103, filed 8/19/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130(2) and 18.59.040 (5)(b). WSR 86-10-004 (Order PL 588), § 308-171-103, filed 4/24/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130(2). WSR 85-12-010 (Order PL 529), § 308-171-103, filed 5/23/85.