RCW 18.16.010 Intent. The legislature recognizes that the practices of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, and esthetics involve the use of tools and chemicals which may be dangerous when mixed or applied improperly, and therefore finds it necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate those practices in this state. […]
RCW 18.16.020 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) “Apprentice” means a person who is engaged in a state-approved apprenticeship program and who must receive a wage or compensation while engaged in the program. (2) “Apprentice monthly report” means the apprentice record […]
RCW 18.16.030 Director—Powers and duties. In addition to any other duties imposed by law, including RCW 18.235.030 and 18.235.040, the director shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To set all license, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086; (2) To adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter; (3) To prepare and […]
RCW 18.16.050 Advisory board—Members—Compensation. (1) There is created a state cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, and manicuring advisory board consisting of a maximum of ten members appointed by the director. These members of the board shall include: A representative of private schools licensed under this chapter; a representative from an approved apprenticeship program conducted in […]
RCW 18.16.060 License required—Penalty—Exemptions. (1) It is unlawful for any person to engage in a practice listed in subsection (2) of this section unless the person has a license in good standing as required by this chapter. A license issued under this chapter shall be considered to be “in good standing” except when: (a) The […]
RCW 18.16.070 Licensing—Persons to whom chapter inapplicable. This chapter shall not apply to persons licensed under other laws of this state who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice and shall not be construed to require a license for students enrolled in a school or an apprentice engaged in a state-approved apprenticeship program […]
RCW 18.16.080 Licensing—Other persons to whom chapter inapplicable. Nothing in this chapter prohibits any person authorized under the laws of this state from performing any service for which the person may be licensed, nor prohibits any person from performing services as an electrologist if that person has been otherwise certified, registered, or trained as an […]
RCW 18.16.090 Examinations. Examinations for licensure under this chapter shall be conducted at such times and places as the director determines appropriate. Examinations shall consist of tests designed to reasonably measure the applicant’s knowledge of safe and sanitary practices and may also include the applicant’s knowledge of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this […]
RCW 18.16.100 Issuance of licenses—Requirements. (1) Upon completion of an application approved by the department and payment of the proper fee, the director shall issue the appropriate license to any person who: (a) Is at least seventeen years of age or older; (b)(i) Has completed and graduated from a school licensed under this chapter in […]
RCW 18.16.110 Issuance of licenses—Renewals—Reinstatement—Duplicates. (1) The director shall issue the appropriate license to any applicant who meets the requirements as outlined in this chapter. (2) Except as provided in RCW 18.16.260: (a) Failure to renew a license by its expiration date subjects the holder to a penalty fee and payment of each year’s renewal […]
RCW 18.16.130 Issuance of licenses—Persons licensed in other jurisdictions. (1) Any person who is properly licensed in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, or foreign country shall be eligible for examination if the applicant submits the approved application and fee and provides proof to the director that he or she is currently […]
RCW 18.16.140 School licenses—Application—Approved security—Issuance—Changes in application information—Changes in controlling interest—Posting of licenses. (1) Any person wishing to operate a school shall, before opening such a school, pay the license fee and file with the director for approval a license application containing the following information: (a) The names and addresses of all owners, managers, and […]
RCW 18.16.150 Schools—Compliance with chapter. Schools shall be audited and inspected by the director or the director’s designee for compliance with this chapter at least once a year. If the director determines that a licensed school is not maintaining the standards required according to this chapter, written notice thereof shall be given to the school. […]
RCW 18.16.160 Schools—Claims against—Procedure. In addition to any other legal remedy, any student or instructor-trainee having a claim against a school may bring suit upon the approved security required in RCW 18.16.140(1)(d) in the superior or district court of Thurston county or the county in which the educational services were offered by the school. Action […]
RCW 18.16.170 Expiration of licenses. (1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, licenses issued under this chapter expire as follows: (a) A salon/shop, personal services, or mobile unit license expires one year from issuance or when the insurance required by RCW 18.16.175(1)(g) expires, whichever occurs first; (b) A school license expires one year from […]
RCW 18.16.175 Salon/shop or mobile unit requirements—Liability insurance—Complaints—Inspection—Registration—Use of motor homes—Posting of licenses. (1) A salon/shop or mobile unit shall meet the following minimum requirements: (a) Maintain an outside entrance separate from any rooms used for sleeping or residential purposes; (b) Provide and maintain for the use of its customers adequate toilet facilities located within […]
RCW 18.16.180 Salon/shop—Apprenticeship shop—Notice required. (1) The director shall prepare and provide to all licensed salons/shops a notice to consumers. At a minimum, the notice shall state that cosmetology, hair design, barber, esthetics, master esthetics, and manicure salons/shops are required to be licensed, that salons/shops are required to maintain minimum safety and sanitation standards, that […]
RCW 18.16.190 Location of practice—Penalty—Placebound clients. It is a violation of this chapter for any person to engage in the commercial practice of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, master esthetics, or manicuring, except in a licensed salon/shop or the home, office, or other location selected by the client for obtaining the services of a personal […]
RCW 18.16.200 Disciplinary action—Grounds. In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the director may take disciplinary action against any applicant or licensee under this chapter if the licensee or applicant: (1) Has been found to have violated any provisions of chapter 19.86 RCW; (2) Has engaged in a practice prohibited under RCW […]
RCW 18.16.210 Violations—Penalties. If, following a hearing, the director finds that any person or an applicant or licensee has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under it, the director may impose one or more of the following penalties: (1) Denial of a license or renewal; (2) Revocation or suspension of a […]
