18.215.040 - Secretary's authority.

Secretary's authority.

In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:

     (1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as required to implement this chapter;

     (2) Establish all registration and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;

     (3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;

     (4) Register an applicant or deny registration based upon unprofessional conduct or impairment governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW;

     (5) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter; and

     (6) Maintain the official department record of all applicants and persons with registrations.

[1999 c 335 § 5.]