Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.005
Finding
The legislature finds it is in the public interest to regulate the practice of geology to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare.
Revised Code of Washington Chapter 18.220 — Geologists
Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 18.220 · 18 active provisions
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.010
Definitions
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Board" means the geologist licensing board.(2) "Department" means the department of licensing.(3) "Director" means the director of the department of licensing.(4) "Engineering geologist" means a geologist wh…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.020
License required
(1) It is unlawful for any person to practice, or offer to practice, geology for others in this state, or to use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a licensed geologist, or other licensed specialty geologist tit…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.030
Geologist licensing board
The state geologist licensing board is created. The board consists of seven members, six of whom shall be appointed by the director, who shall advise the director concerning the administration of this chapter. Of the initial appointments to the board, five shall be actively engaged in the practice of geology for at lea…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.040
Director's authority
The director has the following authority in administering this chapter:(1) To adopt fees as provided in RCW 43.24.086; and(2) To administer licensing examinations approved by the board.
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.050
Board's authority
The board has the following authority in administering this chapter:(1) To adopt, amend, and rescind rules as deemed necessary to carry out this chapter;(2) To establish the minimum qualifications for applicants for licensure as provided by this chapter;(3) To approve the method of administration for examinations requi…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.060
Requirements for licensure
In order to become a licensed geologist, an applicant must meet the following requirements:(1) The applicant shall be of good moral and ethical character as attested to by letters of reference submitted by the applicant or as otherwise determined by the board;(2) The applicant shall have graduated from a course of stud…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.070
Application for licensure—Fee
An application for licensing shall be filed with the director on a form provided by the director and must contain statements made under oath demonstrating the applicant's education and practical experience. The director may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine wheth…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.080
Examinations—Fee
Examinations of applicants for licensing, when required, shall be held at such times and places as determined by the board with the director's approval. The scope of the examination shall be directed to an applicant's ability to practice geology or any approved specialty of geology in a manner to ensure the safety of l…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.090
Certificate of licensing—Seal
The director shall issue a certificate of licensing to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all of the requirements of this chapter for licensing as a geologist or an approved specialty geologist. The certificate shall show the full name of the license holder, shall have a certificate number, and shall be signed by…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.100
Licensure or certification without examination—Requirements
The director may, upon application and payment of a fee determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086, issue a license and certificate without further examination as a geologist or specialty geologist to any person who holds a license or certificate of qualification issued by proper authority of any state, te…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.110
License renewal—Fee—Reinstatement
Licenses issued in conformance with this chapter shall be renewed periodically on a date to be set by the director in conformance with RCW 43.24.140. A license holder who fails to pay the prescribed fee within ninety days following the date of expiration shall pay a renewal fee equal to the current fee plus an amount e…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.130
Unprofessional conduct
In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the following conduct, acts, and conditions constitute unprofessional conduct:(1) Violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter;(2) Not meeting the qualifications for licensing set forth by this chapter; or(…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.160
Suspension of license/practice permit—Noncompliance with a child support order
The board shall immediately suspend the license or practice permit of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a child support order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for a license under…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.190
Permitted activities—Certificate of licensing not required
The following activities do not require a certificate of licensing under this chapter:(1) Geological work performed by an employee or a subordinate of a geologist or specialty geologist licensed under this chapter, provided that the work does not include responsible charge of geological work as covered by this section,…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.200
Uniform regulation of business and professions act
The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.211
Military training or experience
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the board determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.220.901
Effective date—2000 c 253
(1) Sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, and 21 of this act take effect July 1, 2001.(2) Sections 2, 18, and 19 of this act take effect July 1, 2002.(3) Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 13 of this act take effect April 1, 2001.