In addition to the authority prescribed under RCW 18.130.050, the board shall have the following authority:

Terms Used In Washington Code 18.83.135

  • Board: means the examining board of psychology. See Washington Code 18.83.010
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(1) To maintain records of all activities, and to publish and distribute to all psychologists at least once each year abstracts of significant activities of the board;
(2) To obtain the written consent of the complaining client or patient or their legal representative, or of any person who may be affected by the complaint, in order to obtain information which otherwise might be confidential or privileged; and
(3) To apply the provisions of the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, to all persons licensed as psychologists under this chapter.

NOTES:

Severability1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
Severability1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.