Director—Powers and duties. (Effective until March 1, 2026.)
In addition to any other duties imposed by law, including RCW 18.235.030 and 18.235.040, the director shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To set all license, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086;
(2) To adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter;
(3) To prepare and administer or approve the preparation and administration of licensing examinations;
(4) To establish minimum safety and sanitation standards for schools, instructors, cosmetologists, barbers, hair designers, manicurists, estheticians, master estheticians, salons/shops, personal services, and mobile units;
(5) To establish curricula for the training of students and apprentices under this chapter;
(6) To maintain the official department record of applicants and licensees;
(7) To establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure;
(8) To set license expiration dates and renewal periods for all licenses consistent with this chapter; and
(9) To make information available to the department of revenue to assist in collecting taxes from persons required to be licensed under this chapter.
[ 2019 c 442 s 7; 2015 c 62 s 2; 2013 c 187 s 2; 2008 c 20 s 2; 2004 c 51 s 7. Prior: 2002 c 111 s 3; 2002 c 86 s 213; 1991 c 324 s 2; 1984 c 208 s 7.]
NOTES:
Notice of chapter 51, Laws of 2004—Effective date—2004 c 51: See notes following RCW 18.16.060.
Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Director—Powers and duties. (Effective March 1, 2026.)
In addition to any other duties imposed by law, including RCW 18.235.030 and 18.235.040, the director shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To set all license, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086;
(2) To adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter;
(3) To prepare and administer or approve the preparation and administration of licensing examinations;
(4) To establish minimum safety and sanitation standards for schools, instructors, cosmetologists, barbers, hair designers, manicurists, estheticians, master estheticians, salons/shops, personal services, and mobile units;
(5) To establish curricula for the training of students and apprentices under this chapter, including training for cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, and hair designers on the care, styling, and treatment of textured hair which must include:
(a) Techniques for cutting, styling, and chemically treating textured hair;
(b) Instruction on products and tools specifically designed for textured hair;
(c) Best practices for hair health and scalp care for clients with textured hair; and
(d) Cultural competency and historical education on the significance of textured hair in diverse communities;
(6) To maintain the official department record of applicants and licensees;
(7) To establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure;
(8) To set license expiration dates and renewal periods for all licenses consistent with this chapter; and
(9) To make information available to the department of revenue to assist in collecting taxes from persons required to be licensed under this chapter.
[ 2025 c 194 s 3; 2019 c 442 s 7; 2015 c 62 s 2; 2013 c 187 s 2; 2008 c 20 s 2; 2004 c 51 s 7. Prior: 2002 c 111 s 3; 2002 c 86 s 213; 1991 c 324 s 2; 1984 c 208 s 7.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2025 c 194: See notes following RCW 18.16.020.
Notice of chapter 51, Laws of 2004—Effective date—2004 c 51: See notes following RCW 18.16.060.
Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.