WSR 01-17-093

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING


(Business and Professions Division)

[ Filed August 20, 2001, 11:35 a.m. ]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 01-13-104.

Title of Rule: WAC 36-12-195 License fees, renewals and requirements and 36-12-196 Organizations approved by the department to certify experience, skill and training of officials.

Purpose: Amend rules due to legislation changes.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.08.710(1).

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 67.08.100(3).

Summary: Amend rules.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: To clarify the types of certifications organizations may provide to the department demonstrating adequate experience, skill and training.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Randy Renfrow, 405 Black Lake Boulevard, Building #2, Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 753-3713.

Name of Proponent: Industry stakeholders, public and governmental.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Amend to clarify the types of certifications organizations may provide to the department demonstrating adequate experience, skill and training.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Amended language to WAC 36-12-195 which adds an additional licensing requirement [(3)](f) and added new section WAC 36-12-196.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. There will not be a burden on the industry due to increased fees or increased workloads.

Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption.

Hearing Location: Department of Licensing, Business and Professions Division, 405 Black Lake Boulevard, Building #2, BPD Conference Room #1, Olympia, WA 98512, on September 26, 2001, at 10:00 a.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Sandra Gonzales by September 19, 2001, TTY (360) 586-2788, or (360) 753-2494.

Submit Written Comments to: Randy Renfrow, Licensing Manager, Department of Licensing, Professional Athletics Section, P.O. Box 9649, Olympia, WA 98507-9649, fax (360) 664-2550, by September 19, 2001.

Date of Intended Adoption: October 29, 2001.

August 17, 2001

Randy Renfrow

Manager

OTS-5104.3


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 00-02-054, filed 12/31/99, effective 1/31/00)

WAC 36-12-195   License fees, renewals and requirements.   (1) The license year is one year from date of issue. License fees are paid annually. Fees shall be as follows:


Manager - $ 40.00
Referee - $ 15.00
Boxer - $ 15.00
Matchmaker - $ 40.00
Second - $ 15.00
Inspector - $ 40.00
Judge - $ 40.00
Timekeeper - $ 40.00
Announcer - $ 40.00
Event physician - $ 40.00
Promoter - $ 50.00

(2) All renewal fees shall be the same fee as each original license fee.

(3) Licensing requirements:

(a) Completed application on form approved by the department.

(b) Completed physical within one year (boxer and referee only).

(c) Federal identification card (boxer only).

(d) One small current photograph, not more than two years old (boxer only).

(e) Payment of license fee.

(f) Certification from an organization approved by the department under RCW 67.08.100(3) and WAC 36-12-196.

(4) Applicants may not participate until all licensing requirements are received and approved by the department of licensing.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.08.017(1). 00-02-054, 36-12-195, filed 12/31/99, effective 1/31/00. Statutory Authority: Chapter 67.08 RCW. 97-01-035, 36-12-195, filed 12/10/96, effective 1/10/97; 91-11-038, 36-12-195, filed 5/10/91, effective 6/10/91.]


NEW SECTION
WAC 36-12-196   Organizations approved by the department to certify experience, skill and training of officials.   Any organization wishing to be approved by or maintain their approval by the department to certify adequate experience, skill and training of officials, pursuant to RCW 67.08.100(3), shall submit the following information to the department annually:

(1) Description of training courses required;

(2) List of all persons seeking licensing from Washington state who have received training given by the organization within the past year;

(3) Dates training was given; and

(4) Assessment of the skill and experience of the person.

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