# RCW 18.16.090: RCW 18.16.090: Examinations

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C16_S090

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 18.16.090
- **Heading:** RCW 18.16.090: Examinations
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 090

## Text

Examinations for licensure under this chapter shall be conducted at such times and places as the director determines appropriate. Examinations shall consist of tests designed to reasonably measure the applicant's knowledge of safe and sanitary practices and may also include the applicant's knowledge of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The director may establish by rule a performance examination in addition to any other examination. The director shall establish by rule the minimum passing score for all examinations and the requirements for reexamination of applicants who fail the examination or examinations. The director may allow an independent person to conduct the examinations at the expense of the applicants. The director shall take steps to ensure that after completion of the required course or apprenticeship program, applicants may promptly take the examination and receive the results of the examination. The director may allow an applicant to register for or take an examination before the applicant has completed the required hours of course instruction, if the applicant is within 100 hours of completion, but the applicant must complete the required hours of course instruction before licensure.

## 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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