(1) To administer moderate sedation with enteral agents, moderate sedation with parenteral agents, or general anesthesia,including deep sedation, a licensed dentist shall:

(a) Meet the requirements of this chapter;

(b) Possess and maintain a valid dentist license pursuant to chapter 18.32 RCW; and

(c) Obtain a permit of authorization from the DQAC.

(2) A pediatric sedation endorsement is required to administer moderate sedation with enteral agents or moderate sedation with parenteral agents to pediatric patients. A moderate sedation with enteral agents or moderate sedation with parenteral agents permit is required to obtain the pediatric sedation endorsement as described in WAC 246-817-765.

(3) An applicant for a permit or an endorsement as identified in this section shall complete and submit to the department an application as provided by the department and the applicable application fee.

(4) A permit of authorization is valid for three years from the date of issuance.

(5) The permit holder shall renew the permit prior to the expiration date by providing to the department:

(a) Written declaration of continuing compliance with this chapter.

(b) For a licensed dentist with a moderate sedation with parenteral agents or general anesthesia permit a written declaration of an acceptable on-site inspection by a DQAC approved organization, as described in WAC 246-817-775, within the previous five years.

(i) The permit holder shall maintain on-site inspection documentation for five years.

(ii) The DQAC may randomly audit up to 25 percent of permit holders after the permit is renewed.

(c) Written declaration of continuing education hours as required in WAC 246-817-773.

(i) The permit holder shall maintain continuing education documentation for four years in compliance with WAC 246-12-170 through 246-12-240.

(ii) The DQAC may randomly audit up to 25 percent of permit holders as required in WAC 246-12-190.

(d) Written declaration that a minimum of 12 emergency drill scenarios were performed at least two times per year.

(i) The permit holder shall maintain emergency drill documentation for three years.

(ii) The DQAC may randomly audit up to 25 percent of permit holders after the permit is renewed.

(e) The applicable renewal fee.