The purpose of these rules is to further clarify and define chapter 70.352 RCW, Dental laboratories.

The definitions in this section apply throughout the chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(1) "Department" means the Washington state department of health.

(2) "Responsible person" means an owner or employee who meets the requirements listed in RCW 70.352.050 (1) and (2).

(3) "Supervising dentist" means an individual licensed to practice dentistry pursuant to chapter 18.32 RCW, and who has personally authorized the procedures to be performed.

As of January 31, 2021, each dental laboratory operating, doing business, or intending to operate or do business in this state must possess a current registration issued by the department, unless exempt under RCW 70.352.020(3) or 70.352.900.

An applicant for a dental laboratory registration shall submit to the department the following:

(1) An application on forms provided by the department;

(2) A verification that the dental laboratory meets the requirements listed in RCW 70.352.050;

(3) An acknowledgment by the responsible person or supervising dentist who is licensed in this state attesting that the dental laboratory will provide written material disclosure to the prescribing dentist that contains the information required in RCW 70.352.030 (1)(e);

(4) An acknowledgment by the responsible person or supervising dentist who is licensed in this state attesting that the dental laboratory will disclose in writing to the prescribing dentist the point of origin of the manufacture of each prescribed restoration as required in RCW 70.352.030 (1)(f); and

(5) The fee required under WAC 246-315-990.

(1) Under RCW 70.352.070 and chapter 34.05 RCW the department may deny a registration to any applicant who does not comply with the requirements or standards listed in chapter 70.352 RCW or the rules adopted in this chapter.

(2) Pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, the department may impose conditions, suspend or revoke the registration of any dental laboratory which fails or refuses to comply with the requirements of chapter 70.352 RCW or the rules adopted in this chapter.

Dental laboratory registration fees, renewal requirements and renewal cycle.

(1) Registration must be renewed annually prior to July 31st of each year as provided in RCW 70.352.060.

(2) The department will renew the dental laboratory registration when the responsible person or supervising dentist submits:

(a) A completed renewal form, provided by the department;

(b) The designated renewal fee; and

(c) A signed attestation verifying that the dental laboratory continues to meet the registration requirements listed in RCW 70.352.030 and 70.352.050(3).

(3) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged: