# RCW 18.16.050: RCW 18.16.050: Advisory board—Members—Compensation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S050

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 18.16.050
- **Heading:** RCW 18.16.050: Advisory board—Members—Compensation
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 050

## Text

(1) There is created a state cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, and manicuring advisory board consisting of a maximum of ten members appointed by the director. These members of the board shall include: A representative of private schools licensed under this chapter; a representative from an approved apprenticeship program conducted in an approved salon/shop; a representative of public vocational technical schools licensed under this chapter; a consumer who is unaffiliated with the cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, master esthetics, or manicuring industry; and six members who are currently practicing licensees who have been engaged in the practice of manicuring, esthetics, master esthetics, barbering, hair design, or cosmetology for at least three years. Members shall serve a term of three years. Any board member may be removed for just cause. The director may appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on the board for the remainder of the unexpired term. (2) Board members shall be entitled to compensation pursuant to RCW 43.03.240 for each day spent conducting official business and to reimbursement for travel expenses as provided by RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . (3) The board may seek the advice and input of officials from the following state agencies: (a) The workforce training and education coordinating board; (b) the employment security department; (c) the department of labor and industries; (d) the department of health; (e) the department of licensing; and (f) the department of revenue.

## 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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