A massage therapist applicant holding a license in another state or foreign jurisdiction may be granted a Washington license without examination, if, in the opinion of the board, the other state’s or foreign jurisdiction’s examination and educational requirements are substantially equivalent to Washington’s. However, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board a working knowledge of Washington law pertaining to the practice of massage. The applicant shall provide proof in a manner approved by the department that the examination and requirements are equivalent to Washington’s.

NOTES:

Effective date2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.
FindingPurposeRulesEffective date2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.
Effective date1987 c 443 § 12: “Section 12 of this act shall take effect June 1, 1988.” [ 1987 c 443 § 19.]

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Terms Used In Washington Code 18.108.095

  • Board: means the Washington state board of massage. See Washington Code 18.108.010
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Massage therapist: means an individual licensed under this chapter. See Washington Code 18.108.010