(1) After January 1, 1990, the secretary shall issue a certificate to any applicant who demonstrates to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements have been met:

     (a) Completion of an approved training program or successful completion of alternate training meeting established criteria approved by the commission; and

     (b) Successful completion of a competency evaluation.

     (2) The secretary may permit all or a portion of the training hours earned under chapter 74.39A RCW to be applied toward certification under this section.

     (3) In addition, applicants shall be subject to the grounds for denial of certification under chapter 18.130 RCW.

[2007 c 361 § 9; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 712; 1991 c 16 § 11.]

NOTES:

     Construction -- Severability -- Captions not law -- Short title -- 2007 c 361: See notes following RCW 74.39A.009.

     Severability -- Headings and captions not law -- Effective date -- 1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.