WSR 02-04-088

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING


(Business and Professions Division)

[ Filed February 4, 2002, 2:46 p.m. ]

     Original Notice.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 01-22-058.

     Title of Rule: WAC 308-20-210 Cosmetology, barber, manicurist, esthetician, salon/shop, booth renter, mobile operator and personal service operator fees.

     Purpose: Pursuant to RCW 43.135.055, during the 2001-03 fiscal biennium, the department may increase fees in excess of the fiscal growth factor if the increases are necessary to fully fund the costs of the licensing programs.

     The department has reviewed the rule noted and recommends amending with new fees for the purpose of having a sufficient level of revenue to defray the costs of administering the program.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.16.030 and 43.24.086.

     Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.16.030.

     Summary: Amend renewal fees.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: Amending the rule with a fee increase will ensure that there is a sufficient level of revenue to defray increasing program administration costs.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Rosie McGrew, 405 Black Lake Boulevard, Building #2, Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 664-6626.

     Name of Proponent: Department of Licensing, public and governmental.

     Agency Comments or Recommendations, if any, as to Statutory Language, Implementation, Enforcement, and Fiscal Matters: Fees to become effective on January 1, 2003.

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

     Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Amends rule increasing renewal fees for cosmetology, barber, manicurist, esthetician, instructor, salon/shop, booth renter, mobile operator, personal service operator, and school licenses. New fees should allow the department sufficient revenue in order to maintain the costs associated with the administration of the program.

     Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Amended rule will allow for additional revenue collection in order to offset increasing program administration fees required according to RCW 43.24.086.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rule will have minor impact to businesses in the industry.

     RCW 43.24.086 requires that regulatory programs raise sufficient revenue to be self-supporting.

     Pursuant to RCW 43.135.055, during the 2001-03 fiscal biennium, the department may increase fees in excess of the fiscal growth factor if the increases are necessary to fully fund the costs of the licensing programs.

     RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.

     Hearing Location: WestCoast SeaTac Hotel, Cascade Room, 18220 International Boulevard South, Seattle, WA 98188, on April 8, 2002, at 1:00 p.m.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Rosie McGrew by April 5, 2002, TDD (360) 586-2788, or (360) 664-6626.

     Submit Written Comments to: Rosie McGrew, Licensing Manager, Department of Licensing, Cosmetology Section, P.O. Box 9026, Olympia, WA 98507-9026, fax (360) 664-2550, by April 5, 2002.

     Date of Intended Adoption: April 12, 2002.

February 4, 2002

Alan E. Rathbun

Assistant Director

OTS-5390.1


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 92-15-087, filed 7/17/92, effective 8/17/92)

WAC 308-20-210   Cosmetology, barber, manicurist, esthetician, salon/shop, booth renter, mobile operator and personal service operator fees.   The following fees shall be charged by the professional licensing division of the department of licensing:

Title of Fee Fee
Cosmetologist:
     Examination application $ 25.00
     Examination retake 25.00
     Renewal per year ((20.00)) 25.00
     Late renewal penalty 20.00
     Duplicate license 15.00
     Certification 25.00
     Out-of-state application 25.00
Instructor:
     Examination application 30.00
     Examination retake 30.00
     Renewal, per year ((20.00)) 25.00
     Late renewal penalty 20.00
     Duplicate license 15.00
     Certification 25.00
     Out-of-state application 30.00
Manicurist:
     Examination application 25.00
     Examination retake 25.00
     Renewal per year ((20.00)) 25.00
     Late renewal penalty 20.00
     Duplicate 15.00
     Certification 25.00
     Out-of-state application 25.00
Esthetician:
     Examination application 25.00
     Examination retake 25.00
     Renewal per year ((20.00)) 25.00
     Late renewal penalty 20.00
     Duplicate 15.00
     Certification 25.00
     Out-of-state application 25.00
Barber:
     Examination application 25.00
     Examination retake 25.00
     Renewal per year ((20.00)) 25.00
     Late renewal penalty 20.00
     Duplicate license 15.00
     Certification 25.00
     Out-of-state application 25.00
School:
     License application 175.00
     Renewal per year ((175.00)) 185.00
     Late renewal penalty 175.00
     Duplicate 15.00
     Curriculum review 15.00
Salon/shop:
     Application 50.00
     Renewal ((50.00)) 60.00
     Late renewal penalty 50.00
     Duplicate license 15.00
Booth renter:
     Application 50.00
     Renewal ((50.00)) 60.00
     Late renewal penalty 50.00
     Duplicate license 15.00
Mobile operator:
     Application 50.00
     Renewal ((50.00)) 60.00
     Late renewal penalty 50.00
     Duplicate license 15.00
Personal service operator:
     Application 50.00
     Renewal ((50.00)) 60.00
     Late renewal penalty 50.00
     Duplicate license 15.00

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.16 RCW. 92-15-087, § 308-20-210, filed 7/17/92, effective 8/17/92. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.16 RCW and RCW 34.05.220. 92-04-006, § 308-20-210, filed 1/23/92, effective 2/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.16.030 and 43.24.086. 90-07-030, § 308-20-210, filed 3/14/90, effective 4/14/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 87-10-028 (Order PM 650), § 308-20-210, filed 5/1/87.]

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