# RCW 18.59.040: RCW 18.59.040: Activities not regulated by chapter—Limited permits > Washington · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S040 ## Section - **Citation:** RCW 18.59.040 - **Heading:** RCW 18.59.040: Activities not regulated by chapter—Limited permits - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 59 / Section 040 ## Text This chapter shall not be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of: (1) A person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which the person is licensed; (2) A person employed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant by the government of the United States, if the person provides occupational therapy solely under the directions or control of the organization by which the person is employed; (3) A person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy in an accredited or approved educational program if the activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study, if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicated the person's status as a student or trainee; (4) A person fulfilling the supervised fieldwork experience requirements of RCW 18.59.050 , if the activities and services constitute a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirements of RCW 18.59.050 ; (5) A person performing occupational therapy services in the state, if the services are performed for no more than ninety working days and if: (a) The person is licensed under the laws of another state which has licensure requirements at least as stringent as the requirements of this chapter, as determined by the board; or (b) The person has met commonly accepted standards for the practice of occupational therapy as specifically defined by the board; (6) A person employed by or supervised by an occupational therapist as an occupational therapy aide; (7) A person with a limited permit. A limited permit may be granted to persons who have completed the education and experience requirements of this chapter, or education and experience requirements which the board deems equivalent to those specified as requirements for licensure. The limited permit allows the applicant to practice in association with an occupational therapist. The limited permit is valid until the results of the next examination have been made public. One extension of this permit may be granted if the applicant has failed the examination, but during this period the person shall be under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist; (8) Any persons who teach daily living skills, develop prevocational skills, and play and avocational capabilities, or adapt equipment or environments for individuals with disabilities, or who do specific activities to enhance cognitive, perceptual motor, sensory integrative and psychomotor skills, but who do not hold themselves out to the public by any title, initials, or description of services as being engaged in the practice of occupational therapy; or (9) Any person who designs, fabricates, or applies orthotic or prosthetic devices which are prescribed by a health care professional authorized by the laws of the state of Washington to prescribe the device or to direct the design, fabrication or application of the device. ## Nearby sections - [RCW 18.59.010 RCW 18.59.010: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S010.md) - [RCW 18.59.020 RCW 18.59.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S020.md) - [RCW 18.59.031 RCW 18.59.031: License required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S031.md) - [RCW 18.59.040 RCW 18.59.040: Activities not regulated by chapter—Limited permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S040.md) - [RCW 18.59.050 RCW 18.59.050: Licenses—Application—Requirements—Waiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S050.md) - [RCW 18.59.060 RCW 18.59.060: Examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S060.md) - [RCW 18.59.070 RCW 18.59.070: Waiver of examination and licensing requirements—Applicants licensed in other states or territories.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S070.md) - [RCW 18.59.080 RCW 18.59.080: License issuance—Posting required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S080.md) - [RCW 18.59.090 RCW 18.59.090: Renewal of licenses—Reinstatement of suspended or revoked licenses—Inactive status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S090.md) - [RCW 18.59.100 RCW 18.59.100: Duty to refer medical cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S100.md) - [RCW 18.59.110 RCW 18.59.110: Applications—Licenses—Limited permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S110.md) - [RCW 18.59.120 RCW 18.59.120: Board of occupational therapy practice established—Members—Terms—Meetings—Compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S120.md) - [RCW 18.59.125 RCW 18.59.125: Board—Compensation—Travel expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S125.md) - [RCW 18.59.130 RCW 18.59.130: Board—Powers and duties—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S130.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S040. 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