Rules in Progress

August Credentialing Freeze: All health professional and facility licensing systems will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Friday, August 22, until the morning of Tuesday, August 26, 2025. If your license expires during this time, please renew early to avoid delays. 

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Current Rules in Progress

Fees and Renewal Cycle

The Department of Health is amending chapter 246-940-990 WAC, increasing application and active renewal fees, as well as adjustments to the late renewal penalty, for animal massage therapists. Effective date: October 1, 2019.

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