RCW 18.227.050Authority of secretary.In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter. Any rules adopted shall be in consultation with the University of Washington;(2) Establish all certification, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;(4) Issue certifications to applicants who have met the education, which may include registered apprenticeships, practicum, and examination requirements for certification and to deny a certification to applicants who do not meet the requirements;(5) Develop, administer, and supervise the grading and taking of an examination for applicants for certification;(6) Adopt rules requiring completion of 20 hours of continuing education every two years after initial certification for certification renewal;(7) Maintain the official record of all applicants and certification holders; and(8) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.[ 2023 c 270 s 6.]
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