USA Statutes : washington
Title : Businesses and professions
Chapter : Chiropractic
RCW 18.25.019Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.The Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[1994 sp.s. c 9 § 108; 1987 c 150 § 12; 1986 c 259 § 21.]Notes:Severability -- 1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability -- 1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010. RCW 18.25.0192Discrimination Legislative finding and declaration.The legislature finds and declares that the costs of health care to the people are rising disproportionately to other costs and that there is a paramount concern that the right of the people to obtain access to health care in all its facets is being impaired thereby. For this reason, the reliance on the mechanism of health care service contractors, whether profit or nonprofit, is the only effective manner in which the large majority of the people can attain access to quality health care, and it is therefore declared to be in the public interest that health care service contractors be regulated to assure that all the people have access to health care to the greatest extent possible. Chapter 97, Laws of 1974 ex. sess., prohibiting discrimination against the legally recognized and licensed profession of chiropractic, is necessary in the interest of the public health, welfare, and safety.[1974 ex.s. c 97 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.25.120.]Notes:Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 97: "If any provision of this 1974 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1974 ex.s. c 97 § 16.] RCW 18.25.0193Discrimination Acceptance of services required.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state and its political subdivisions shall accept the services of licensed chiropractors for any service covered by their licenses with relation to any person receiving benefits, salaries, wages, or any other type of compensation from the state, its agencies or subdivisions.[1974 ex.s. c 97 § 2. Formerly RCW 18.25.130.]Notes:Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 97: See note following RCW 18.25.0192. RCW 18.25.0194Discrimination by governments prohibited.The state and its political subdivisions, and all officials, agents, employees, or representatives thereof, are prohibited from in any way discriminating against licensed chiropractors in performing and receiving compensation for services covered by their licenses.[1974 ex.s. c 97 § 3. Formerly RCW 18.25.140.]Notes:Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 97: See note following RCW 18.25.0192. RCW 18.25.0195Discriminatory government contracts prohibited.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state and its political subdivisions, and all officials, agents, employees, or representatives thereof, are prohibited from entering into any agreement or contract with any individual, group, association, or corporation which in any way, directly or indirectly, discriminates against licensed chiropractors in performing and receiving compensation for services covered by their licenses.[1974 ex.s. c 97 § 4. Formerly RCW 18.25.150.]Notes:Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 97: See note following RCW 18.25.0192. RCW 18.25.0196Discrimination Policy costs as additional compensation.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purpose of RCW 18.25.0192 through 18.25.0195 and 18.25.0197 it is immaterial whether the cost of any policy, plan, agreement, or contract be deemed additional compensation for services, or otherwise.[2000 c 171 § 6; 1974 ex.s. c 97 § 5. Formerly RCW 18.25.160.]Notes:Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 97: See note following RCW 18.25.0192. RCW 18.25.0197Discrimination Application of RCW 18.25.0192 through 18.25.0196.RCW 18.25.0192 through 18.25.0196 shall apply to all agreements, renewals, or contracts issued on or after July 24, 1974.[2000 c 171 § 7; 1974 ex.s. c 97 § 6. Formerly RCW 18.25.170.]Notes:Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 97: See note following RCW 18.25.0192.