18.130.062 - Authority of secretary -- Disciplinary process -- Sexual misconduct.

Authority of secretary — Disciplinary process — Sexual misconduct.

With regard to complaints that only allege that a license holder has committed an act or acts of unprofessional conduct involving sexual misconduct, the secretary shall serve as the sole disciplining authority in every aspect of the disciplinary process, including initiating investigations, investigating, determining the disposition of the complaint, holding hearings, preparing findings of fact, issuing orders or dismissals of charges as provided in RCW 18.130.110, entering into stipulations permitted by RCW 18.130.172, or issuing summary suspensions under RCW 18.130.135. The board or commission shall review all cases and only refer to the secretary sexual misconduct cases that do not involve clinical expertise or standard of care issues.

[2008 c 134 § 5.]

Notes: Finding -- Intent -- Severability -- 2008 c 134: See notes following RCW 18.130.020.