# RCW 18.16.010: RCW 18.16.010: Intent

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 18.16.010
- **Heading:** RCW 18.16.010: Intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 010

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 18.16.010 RCW 18.16.010: Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S010.md)
- [RCW 18.16.020 RCW 18.16.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S020.md)
- [RCW 18.16.030 RCW 18.16.030: Director—Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S030.md)
- [RCW 18.16.050 RCW 18.16.050: Advisory board—Members—Compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S050.md)
- [RCW 18.16.060 RCW 18.16.060: License required—Penalty—Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S060.md)
- [RCW 18.16.070 RCW 18.16.070: Licensing—Persons to whom chapter inapplicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S070.md)
- [RCW 18.16.080 RCW 18.16.080: Licensing—Other persons to whom chapter inapplicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S080.md)
- [RCW 18.16.090 RCW 18.16.090: Examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S090.md)
- [RCW 18.16.110 RCW 18.16.110: Issuance of licenses—Renewals—Reinstatement—Duplicates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S110.md)
- [RCW 18.16.135 RCW 18.16.135: Issuance of licenses—Revenues—Costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S135.md)
- [RCW 18.16.140 RCW 18.16.140: School licenses—Application—Approved security—Issuance—Changes in application information—Changes in controlling interest—Posting of licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S140.md)
- [RCW 18.16.175 RCW 18.16.175: Salon/shop or mobile unit requirements—Liability insurance—Complaints—Inspection—Registration—Use of motor homes—Posting of licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S175.md)
- [RCW 18.16.180 RCW 18.16.180: Salon/shop—Apprenticeship shop—Notice required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S180.md)
- [RCW 18.16.200 RCW 18.16.200: Disciplinary action—Grounds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S200.md)

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