Wash. Rev. Code § 18.88A.140

Current through 2024

Section 18.88A.140 - Exemptions

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:

(1) The practice by an individual licensed, certified, or registered under the laws of this state and performing services within their authorized scope of practice;

(2) The practice by an individual employed by the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States;

(3) The practice by a person who is a regular student in an educational program approved by the secretary, and whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor;

(4) A nursing assistant, while employed as a personal aide as defined in RCW 74.39.007 or a long-term care worker as defined in chapter 74.39A RCW, from accepting direction from an individual who is self-directing his or her care.

RCW 18.88A.140

Amended by 2010 c 169, § 10, eff. 6/10/2010.

2003 c 140 § 3; 2000 c 171 § 25; 1991 c 16 § 5.

Conflict with federal requirements- 2010 c 169 : See note following RCW 18.88A.010.

Effective date-2003 c 140: See note following RCW 18.79.040.