Original Notice.

Exempt from preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 34.05.310(4).

Title of Rule: Midwives fees, pharmacy fees, podiatry fees, psychology fees, veterinarian fees, animal technicians fees and veterinary medication clerks fees.

Purpose: To raise fees for midwives, pharmacies, podiatrists, psychologists, veterinarians, animal technicians, and veterinary medication clerks.

Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-834-990, 246-907-030, 246-922-990, 246-924-990, 246-933-990, 246-935-990, and 246-937-990.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.70.250, chapter 7, Laws of 2001 2nd sp. s.

Statute Being Implemented:

WAC Number	WAC Name	Statute Being Implemented
246-834-990	Midwifery fees and renewal cycle	RCW 18.50.102
246-907-030	Fees and renewal cycle	RCW 18.64.310, 18.64A.010
246-922-990	Podiatry fees and renewal cycle	RCW 18.22.120
246-924-990	Psychology fees and renewal cycle	RCW 18.83.020
246-933-990	Veterinarian fees and renewal cycle	RCW 18.92.120
246-935-990	Animal technician fees and renewal cycle	RCW 18.92.125
246-937-990	Veterinary medication clerk fees and renewal cycle	RCW 18.92.125

Summary: The rule amendments will raise fees for midwives, pharmacies, pharmacists, podiatrists, psychologists, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians above the I-601 limit, according to exemptions granted in the 2001-03 operating budget.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 42.70.250 requires that license fees for health professions support the costs incurred to regulate the professions. These costs must be "fully borne" by the members of the profession.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: P. Lovinger, 1300 Quince Street, Olympia, (360) 236-4985.

Name of Proponent: [Department of Health], governmental.

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

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The rule amendments will raise fees for midwives, pharmacies, pharmacists, podiatrists, psychologists, veterinarians, animal technicians, and veterinary medication clerks above the I-601 limit, according to an exemption granted in the 2001-03 operating budget. RCW 43.70.250 requires that license fees for health professions support the costs incurred to regulate the professions. These costs must be "fully borne" by the members of the profession. Increases in operational and disciplinary expenses led the department to request I-601 exemptions to raise fees so the increased costs can be recovered. A fee study has been conducted for each profession to determine the exact amount of each fee increase. The fee increase will allow programs to maintain the current level of service. Technical changes will also be made to veterinary rules so they are more consistent with statute, chapter 18.92 RCW.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: WAC 246-834-990, 246-907-030, 246-922-990, 246-924-990, 246-933-990, 246-935-990 and 246-937-990 will be changed to increase fees.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. This proposal is exempt from the requirement according to criteria in RCW 19.85.025(3), fees set to legislative standards.

RCW 34.05.328 applies to this rule adoption. This proposal is exempt according to RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vi).

Hearing Location: Department of Health, 1101 Eastside Street, Olympia, WA 98504, on October 23, 2001, at 1:30 p.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Mary Dale by October 12, 2001, TDD (800) 833-6388, or (360) 236-4985.

Submit Written Comments to: Mary Dale, P.O. Box 47860, Olympia, WA 98504-7860, fax (360) 753-0657, by October 12, 2001.

Date of Intended Adoption: October 24, 2001.

September 19, 2001

M. C. Selecky

Secretary

OTS-5162.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 98-11-069, filed 5/19/98, effective 7/13/98)

WAC 246-834-990   Midwifery fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.

(2) The following fees are nonrefundable:

Title of Fee	Fee
Initial application	(($375.00)) $500.00
National examination administration (initial/retake)	((50.00)) 100.00
State examination (initial/retake)	((50.00)) 150.00
Renewal	((495.00)) 1,250.00
Late renewal penalty	((247.50)) 300.00
Duplicate license	((15.00)) 25.00
Certification of license	25.00
Application fee -- Midwife-in-training program	((375.00 )) 950.00
Expired license reissuance	((247.50)) 300.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.50.102 and 43.70.250. 98-11-069, 246-834-990, filed 5/19/98, effective 7/13/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 91-13-002 (Order 173), 246-834-990, filed 6/6/91, effective 7/7/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as 246-834-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 90-04-094 (Order 029), 308-115-405, filed 2/7/90, effective 3/10/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.50.135. 89-08-008 (Order PM 827), 308-115-405, filed 3/24/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 87-18-031 (Order PM 667), 308-115-405, filed 8/27/87. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 168 12. 83-17-031 (Order PL 442), 308-115-405, filed 8/10/83. Formerly WAC 308-115-400.]

OTS-5163.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 01-12-052, filed 6/1/01, effective 7/2/01)

WAC 246-907-030   Fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Pharmacist, pharmacy technician, and pharmacy intern licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.

(2) Pharmacy location, controlled substance registration (pharmacy), pharmacy technician utilization, and shopkeepers differential hours licenses will expire on June 1 of each year.

(3) All other licenses, including health care entity licenses, registrations, permits, or certifications will expire on October 1 of each year.

(4) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for pharmacy location:

Title of fee		Fee
Original pharmacy fee		(($330.00)) $365.00
Original pharmacy technician utilization fee		((60.00)) 65.00
Renewal pharmacy fee		((240.00)) 265.00
Renewal pharmacy technician utilization fee		((70.00)) 75.00
Penalty pharmacy fee		((120.00)) 132.50

(5) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for vendor:

Original fee	((70.00)) 75.00
Renewal fee	((70.00)) 75.00
Penalty fee	50.00

(6) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for pharmacist:

((Reexamination fee (jurisprudence portion)	45.00))
Original license fee	((120.00)) 130.00
Renewal fee, active and inactive license	((125.00)) 135.00
Renewal fee, retired license	20.00
Penalty fee	((62.50)) 67.50
Expired license reissuance (active and inactive)	((62.50)) 67.50
Reciprocity fee	((300.00)) 330.00
Certification of license status to other states	20.00
Retired license	20.00
Temporary permit	((60.00)) 65.00

(7) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for shopkeeper:

Original fee	((30.00)) 35.00
Renewal fee	((30.00)) 35.00
Penalty fee	((30.00)) 35.00
Shopkeeper - with differential hours:
Original fee	((30.00)) 35.00
Renewal fee	((30.00)) 35.00
Penalty fee	((30.00)) 35.00

(8) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for drug manufacturer:

Original fee	((540.00)) 590.00
Renewal fee	((540.00)) 590.00
Penalty fee	((270.00)) 295.00

(9) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for drug wholesaler - full line:

Original fee	((540.00)) 590.00
Renewal fee	((540.00)) 590.00
Penalty fee	((270.00)) 295.00

(10) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for drug wholesaler - OTC only:

Original fee	((300.00)) 330.00
Renewal fee	((300.00)) 330.00
Penalty fee	((150.00)) 165.00

(11) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for drug wholesaler - export:

Original fee	((540.00)) 590.00
Renewal fee	((540.00)) 590.00
Penalty	((270.00)) 295.00

(12) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for drug wholesaler - export nonprofit humanitarian organization.

Original fee	25.00
Renewal fee	25.00
Penalty	25.00

(13) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for pharmacy technician:

Original fee	((45.00)) 50.00
Renewal fee	((35.00)) 40.00
Penalty fee	((35.00)) 40.00
Expired license reissuance	((35.00)) 40.00

(14) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for pharmacy intern:

Original registration fee	((15.00)) 20.00
Renewal registration fee	((15.00)) 20.00

(15) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for Controlled Substances Act (CSA):

Registrations
Dispensing registration fee (i.e. pharmacies and health care entities)	((75.00)) 80.00
Dispensing renewal fee (i.e. pharmacies and health care entities)	((60.00)) 65.00
Distributors registration fee (i.e. wholesalers)	((105.00)) 115.00
Distributors renewal fee (i.e. wholesalers)	((105.00)) 115.00
Manufacturers registration fee	((105.00)) 115.00
Manufacturers renewal fee	((105.00)) 115.00
Sodium pentobarbital for animal euthanization registration fee	((35.00)) 40.00
Sodium pentobarbital for animal euthanization renewal fee	((35.00)) 40.00
Other CSA registrations	((35.00)) 40.00

(16) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for legend drug sample - distributor:

Registration fees
Original fee	((330.00)) 365.00
Renewal fee	((240.00)) 265.00
Penalty fee	((120.00)) 132.50

(17) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for poison manufacturer/seller - license fees:

Original fee	((35.00)) 40.00
Renewal fee	((35.00)) 40.00

(18) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for facility inspection fee:

((180.00)) 200.00

(19) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for precursor control permit:

Original fee	((60.00)) 65.00
Renewal fee	((60.00)) 65.00

(20) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for license reissue:

Reissue fee

15.00

(21) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for health care entity:

Original fee	((330.00)) 365.00
Renewal	((240.00)) 265.00
Penalty	((120.00)) 132.50

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040, 42.70.250, and 18.64.310. 01-12-052, 246-907-030, filed 6/1/01, effective 7/2/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 98-10-052, 246-907-030, filed 4/29/98, effective 5/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, 246-907-030, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 97-06-019, 246-907-030, filed 2/25/97, effective 3/28/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. 94-05-036, 246-907-030, filed 2/8/94, effective 3/11/94; 93-18-015, 246-907-030, filed 8/24/93, effective 9/24/93; 93-05-045 (Order 334), 246-907-030, filed 2/17/93, effective 3/20/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 92-07-099 (Order 256), 246-907-030, filed 3/18/92, effective 4/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-19-028 (Order 194), recodified as 246-907-030, filed 9/10/91, effective 10/11/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 91-13-002 (Order 173), 360-18-020, filed 6/6/91, effective 7/7/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. 89-04-015 (Order 222), 360-18-020, filed 1/23/89; 88-14-042 (Order 216), 360-18-020, filed 6/30/88; 88-07-011 (Order 209), 360-18-020, filed 3/3/88; 87-18-066 (Order 207), 360-18-020, filed 9/2/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005(4). 85-22-033 (Order 196), 360-18-020, filed 10/31/85; 85-06-010 (Order 193), 360-18-020, filed 2/22/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. 84-17-142 (Order 189), 360-18-020, filed 8/22/84; 84-04-030 (Order 184), 360-18-020, filed 1/25/84; 83-22-034 (Order 177), 360-18-020, filed 10/26/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and 18.64A.020. 83-18-021 (Order 175), 360-18-020, filed 8/30/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005(12). 82-12-041 (Order 168), 360-18-020, filed 5/28/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 (4) and (11). 80-08-035 (Order 155, Resolution No. 6/80), 360-18-020, filed 6/26/80, effective 9/30/80; 80-05-074 (Order 154, Resolution No. 4/80), 360-18-020, filed 4/28/80.]

OTS-5164.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 99-24-064, filed 11/29/99, effective 12/30/99)

WAC 246-922-990   Podiatry fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2, except for postgraduate training limited licenses.

(2) Postgraduate training limited licenses must be renewed every year to correspond to program dates.

(3) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:

Title of Fee	Fee
Application (examination and reexamination)	(($600.00)) $825.00
Reciprocity application	((650.00)) 825.00
License renewal	((650.00)) 825.00
Inactive license renewal	135.00
Inactive late renewal penalty	67.50
Active late renewal penalty	300.00
Active expired license reissuance	300.00
Expired inactive license reissuance	67.50
Duplicate license	30.00
Certification of license	50.00
Retired active status	150.00
Temporary practice permit	50.00
Limited license application	((200.00)) 400.00
Limited license renewal	((240.00)) 480.00
Substance abuse monitoring surcharge	25.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 99-24-064, 246-922-990, filed 11/29/99, effective 12/30/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, 246-922-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250 and chapters 18.57, 18.57A, 18.22 and 18.59 RCW. 94-22-055, 246-922-990, filed 11/1/94, effective 1/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 92-14-053 (Order 280), 246-922-990, filed 6/25/92, effective 7/26/92; 91-13-002 (Order 173), 246-922-990, filed 6/6/91, effective 7/7/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-05-029 (Order 134), recodified as 246-922-990, filed 2/12/91, effective 3/15/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250 and chapter 18.22 RCW. 90-16-057 (Order 072), 308-31-055, filed 7/27/90, effective 8/27/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 89-17-156, 308-31-055, filed 8/23/89, effective 9/23/89; 87-18-031 (Order PM 667), 308-31-055, filed 8/27/87. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 168 12. 83-22-060 (Order PL 446), 308-31-055, filed 11/2/83; 83-17-031 (Order PL 442), 308-31-055, filed 8/10/83. Formerly WAC 308-31-310.]

OTS-5165.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 99-08-101, filed 4/6/99, effective 7/1/99)

WAC 246-924-990   Psychology fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.

(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:

Title of Fee	Fee
Application	(($225.00)) $260.00
Renewal	((225.00)) 285.00
Renewal retired active	100.00
Late renewal penalty	((112.50)) 142.50
Expired license reissuance	((112.50)) 142.50
Duplicate license	25.00
Oral examination	((250.00)) 350.00
Certification of license	25.00
Amendment of certificate of qualification	30.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 99-08-101, 246-924-990, filed 4/6/99, effective 7/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, 246-924-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 96-08-006, 246-924-990, filed 3/22/96, effective 4/22/96; 91-13-002 (Order 173), 246-924-990, filed 6/6/91, effective 7/7/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-05-028 (Order 133), recodified as 246-924-990, filed 2/12/91, effective 3/15/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 90-04-094 (Order 029), 308-122-275, filed 2/7/90, effective 3/10/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 87-10-028 (Order PM 650), 308-122-275, filed 5/1/87. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 168 12. 83-17-031 (Order PL 442), 308-122-275, filed 8/10/83. Formerly WAC 308-122-460.]

OTS-5166.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98)

WAC 246-933-990   Veterinarian fees and renewal cycle.   (1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.

(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:

Title of Fee	Fee
((National board examination (NBE) (initial/retake)	$130.00
Clinical competency test (CCT) (initial/retake)	130.00))
State examination (initial/retake)	$125.00
Initial state license	((95.00)) 115.00
((State examination (retake)	125.00))
Specialty licensure	((95.00)) 115.00
Impaired veterinarian assessment	10.00
Temporary permit	((95.00)) 200.00
State or specialty license renewal	((95.00)) 120.00
Retired active license and renewal	((45.00)) 55.00
Late renewal penalty (state and specialty license)	((31.00)) 60.00
Expired license reissuance	((50.00)) 60.00
Late renewal penalty (retired active license)	((15.00)) 50.00
Duplicate license	15.00
Certification of license	15.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, 246-933-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 93-14-011, 246-933-990, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93; 93-08-028 (Order 351), 246-933-990, filed 3/30/93, effective 4/30/93; 92-07-036 (Order 252), 246-933-990, filed 3/10/92, effective 4/10/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-050 (Order 122), 246-933-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91.]

OTS-5167.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98)

WAC 246-935-990   ((Animal)) Veterinary technician fees and renewal cycle.   (1) ((Licenses)) Registrations must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.

(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:

Title of Fee	Fee
((National examination (initial/retake)	$80.00))
State examination (initial/retake)	((80.00)) $100.00
Initial ((license)) registration	((60.00)) 75.00
Renewal	((51.00)) 65.00
Late renewal penalty	((17.00)) 50.00
Expired ((license)) registration reissuance	50.00
Duplicate ((license)) registration	15.00
Certification of ((license)) registration	15.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, 246-935-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. 93-14-011, 246-935-990, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93; 92-07-036 (Order 252), 246-935-990, filed 3/10/92, effective 4/10/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-050 (Order 122), 246-935-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91.]

OTS-5168.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98)

WAC 246-937-990   Veterinary medication clerk fees and renewal cycle.   (1) ((Certificates)) registrations must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.

(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:

Title of Fee	Fee
Initial ((certification)) registration	(($24.00)) $30.00
Renewal	((24.00)) 30.00
Late renewal penalty	((11.00)) 30.00
Expired ((certification)) registration reissuance	((24.00)) 30.00
Duplicate ((certification)) registration	((10.00)) 15.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, 246-937-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW. 94-19-098, 246-937-990, filed 9/21/94, effective 10/22/94.]

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