The department shall issue an affiliate certificate to any applicant who meets the following requirements:

     (1) Successful completion of an educational program approved by the secretary or successful completion of alternate training which meets the criteria of the secretary;

     (2) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the secretary;

     (3) Proof of supervision by a certified sex offender treatment provider;

     (4) Not having engaged in unprofessional conduct or being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as a result of a physical or mental impairment;

     (5) Not convicted of a sex offense, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 or convicted in any other jurisdiction of an offense that under the laws of this state would be classified as a sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030; and

     (6) Other requirements as may be established by the secretary that impact the competence of the sex offender treatment provider.

[2006 c 134 § 2; 2004 c 38 § 6.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2004 c 38: "This act takes effect July 1, 2004." [2004 c 38 § 15.]