RCW 18.16.010: Intent.
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Washington Code › Title 18 › Chapter 16 › Section 010
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The legislature recognizes that the practices of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, and esthetics involve the use of tools and chemicals which may be dangerous when mixed or applied improperly, and therefore finds it necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate those practices in this state.
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