Section 296-17A-6308. Classification 6308.

6308-00 Stores: Jewelry - Wholesale or retail

Applies to establishments engaged in the sale of premanufactured jewelry. Jewelry sales may be retail to consumers or on a wholesale basis to other stores and dealers. It is common for jewelry stores to employ a goldsmith who will size rings on premises, mount gem stones into settings, or make custom jewelry. Jewelry stores could also be engaged in watch repair and engraving and may offer these services as a part of the jewelry store business. Repair of watches and engraving is included in this classification when performed by jewelry store employees. Custom jewelry making subject to classification 6308-00 is distinguishable from jewelry manufacturing subject to classification 3602 in that businesses in classification 3602 are engaged primarily in the manufacture of jewelry in mass quantities, while jewelry stores in classification 6308 are primarily in the business of selling jewelry purchased from a manufacturer or dealer, and may also make custom or one-of-a-kind pieces.

Special note: Clerical office and outside sales employees may be reported separately provided all the conditions of the general reporting rules covering standard exception employees have been met.

6308-01 Stores: Hearing-aid - Wholesale or retail

Applies to establishments engaged in the sale of hearing aids. Hearing aids are purchased directly from the manufacturer or a distributor and resold to retail consumers, or at wholesale to other hearing-aid stores. Stores subject to this classification routinely offer free hearing tests to customers. Classification 6308-01 is distinguishable from medical services rendered by a physician subject to classification 6109 in that technicians employed by hearing-aid stores subject to classification 6308 rely on sound testing equipment to conduct examinations. They can provide hearing-aid appliances to customers, but do not perform medical procedures and do not need medical certification. This classification includes technicians employed by the store who conduct hearing tests. Medical doctors, on the other hand, perform a number of medical tests including X ray and may recommend or perform hearing corrections through surgical procedures.

Special note: Clerical office and outside sales employees may be reported separately provided all the conditions of the general reporting rules covering standard exception employees have been met.

6308-02 Stores: Optical - Wholesale or retail

Applies to establishments engaged in the sale of optical goods such as, but not limited to, eye glasses and contact lenses. Optical stores purchase eye glass frames and premade lenses from other sources and sell them to retail customers, or wholesale to other optical stores. Stores subject to this classification routinely offer free eye exams to customers. The eye examinations are performed by optometrists or by technicians. These technicians do not need medical certification in order to conduct tests. This classification includes optometrists or technicians employed by optical stores. Classification 6308-02 is distinguishable from medical services rendered by a physician (ophthalmologist) subject to classification 6109 in that optical stores in classification 6308 rely on testing equipment and can only provide eye glass appliances to customers. Medical doctors, on the other hand, perform a number of medical tests including X ray and may recommend or perform vision corrections through surgical procedures.

This classification excludes establishments engaged in grinding operations as part of the manufacture of optical lenses which are to be reported separately in classification 6604 and establishments engaged in the manufacture of eye glass frames which are to be reported separately in the classification applicable to the materials and processes used.

Special note: Clerical office and outside sales employees may be reported separately provided all the conditions of the general reporting rules covering standard exception employees have been met.

6308-03 Stores: Clock and watch - Wholesale or retail

Applies to establishments engaged in the sale of clocks and watches, including related repair. Stores subject to this classification carry an assortment of clocks and watches such as, but not limited to, cuckoo clocks, grandfather clocks, anniversary clocks, and an assortment of heirloom quality pocket or wrist watches. Establishments assigned to this classification are not engaged in the manufacture or assembly of clocks or clock kits. Clocks are purchased directly from the manufacturer or a distributor and resold to retail consumers, or at wholesale to other stores. Classification 6308-03 is distinguishable from clock or watch manufacturing subject to classification 3602 in that clock stores subject to classification 6308 are engaged exclusively in the sale of items manufactured by others and businesses in classification 3602 are engaged primarily in the manufacture of clock mechanisms.

This classification excludes establishments engaged in the manufacture of wooden components or cabinets such as those for grandfather or cuckoo clocks which are to be reported separately in classification 2905.

Special note: Clerical office and outside sales employees may be reported separately provided all the conditions of the general reporting rules covering standard exception employees have been met.

6308-04 Stores: Trophy or awards - Wholesale or retail

Applies to establishments engaged in the wholesale or retail sale of trophies, plaques, awards and related items such as, but not limited to, banners, name badges, certificates, buttons, pins, ribbons, pens, advertising or specialty items. As a convenience to their customers, trophy stores may also sell small signs or similar items which they purchase from others. Establishments subject to this classification purchase component parts from other unrelated businesses, then assemble and engrave or letter them per customer specifications. Component pieces include, but are not limited to, plastic, marble, metal, or wood bases and backings, decorative mounts, small hardware, vinyl fabric, and ready made banners. They use hand tools, table top punching or bending devices and engraving equipment. While stores may still use old style engraving machines for some custom orders, most of today's engraving or lettering is done on computerized equipment.

This classification excludes the manufacture of component pieces or signs which is to be reported separately in the classification applicable to the work being performed.

Special note: Producing "computerized vinyl lettering or designs" is a normal activity in several types of businesses such as, but not limited to, trophy stores, manufacturers of textile banners, or sign painting services in a shop. Computerized lettering or designs are made on a plotter/cutter that is attached to a computer. A roll of vinyl fabric is placed on the plotter/cutter. Designs are created on the computer, then transferred electronically to the plotter/cutter that punches them out in the vinyl material. Designs are transferred onto the backing with the use of transfer paper. One must look beyond the producing of computerized vinyl applications when determining the nature of the business being classified. An employee whose only duties are generating vinyl lettering or designs on computerized equipment in an office environment could qualify for classification 4904 provided all the conditions of the general reporting rule covering standard exception employees have been met.

Special note: Clerical office and outside sales employees may be reported separately provided all the conditions of the general reporting rules covering standard exception employees have been met.

[WSR 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6308, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. WSR 99-18-068, § 296-17-703, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99; WSR 98-18-042, § 296-17-703, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; WSR 96-12-039, § 296-17-703, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96; WSR 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-703, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; WSR 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-703, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; WSR 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-703, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; WSR 81-24-042 (Order 81-30), § 296-17-703, filed 11/30/81, effective 1/1/82; Order 73-22, § 296-17-703, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]

(Effective January 1, 2017.)

WAC 296-17A-6308

Classification 6308.

Wholesale or retail store operations: Stores for jewelry, hearing aids, optical products, clocks and watches, and trophies

Classification 6308 applies to retail and/or wholesale stores selling precision designed products. These are generally smaller sized items. Sales include:

• Clocks (all sizes) and watches;

• Eyeglasses and contact lenses;

• Hearing aids;

• Jewelry;

• Trophies, plaques, and awards.

Store operations include:

• Cashiering;

• Engraving;

• Inventorying;

• Merchandising and stocking of store;

• Measuring for size, adjusting, and fitting products to customers;

• Receiving and returning merchandise at store's loading ramp;

• Sales work inside store;

• Servicing, repair, and assembly of goods sold by the store as well as custom design of jewelry;

• Store security and surveillance;

• Technicians (including opticians) operating equipment to measure customers' vision or hearing accuracy.

Classification 6308 excludes:

• Clinics employing medical doctors, ophthalmologists, or optometrists for diagnosing and treating of hearing and visual impairments and diseases, which are classified in 6109;

Note:	Medical clinics may provide products and services similar to those in classification 6308 involving the sale of eye glasses and hearing aids.

• Firms engaged in the grinding of lenses, which are classified in 6604;

• Firms engaged in the manufacture of wooden components or cabinets, such as those for grandfather clocks, which are classified in 2905;

• Firms engaged in the manufacturing of large quantities of products listed in this classification; stores in 6803 are allowed only to individually customize items or make custom products.

For administrative purposes, classification 6308 is divided into the following subclassification(s):

6308-00 Jewelry stores

6308-01 Hearing aid stores

6308-02 Optical stores

6308-03 Clock and watch stores

6308-04 Trophy stores

Note:	This classification includes stores that personalize items such as banners, name badges, certificates, buttons, pins, ribbons, pens, vinyl lettering, advertising or other related items.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.16.035. WSR 16-14-085, § 296-17A-6308, filed 7/5/16, effective 1/1/17. WSR 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6308, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. WSR 99-18-068, § 296-17-703, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99; WSR 98-18-042, § 296-17-703, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; WSR 96-12-039, § 296-17-703, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96; WSR 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-703, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; WSR 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-703, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; WSR 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-703, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; WSR 81-24-042 (Order 81-30), § 296-17-703, filed 11/30/81, effective 1/1/82; Order 73-22, § 296-17-703, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]

WSR 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6308, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. WSR 99-18-068, § 296-17-703, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99; WSR 98-18-042, § 296-17-703, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; WSR 96-12-039, § 296-17-703, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96; WSR 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-703, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; WSR 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-703, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; WSR 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-703, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; WSR 81-24-042 (Order 81-30), § 296-17-703, filed 11/30/81, effective 1/1/82; Order 73-22, § 296-17-703, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.] [Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.16.035. WSR 16-14-085, § 296-17A-6308, filed 7/5/16, effective 1/1/17. WSR 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6308, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. WSR 99-18-068, § 296-17-703, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99; WSR 98-18-042, § 296-17-703, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; WSR 96-12-039, § 296-17-703, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96; WSR 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-703, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; WSR 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-703, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; WSR 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-703, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; WSR 81-24-042 (Order 81-30), § 296-17-703, filed 11/30/81, effective 1/1/82; Order 73-22, § 296-17-703, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.