Wash. Admin. Code § 246-810-045 – Requirements for client fees paid in advance

(1) Counselors who collect fees in advance of the service provided must separate such funds from operating or expense funds. The counselor may not spend the funds until the service is provided. Any funds left in the account for services not provided must be returned to the client within 30 days of the request.
(2) Room rental fees or similar expenses, for example, as relating to group therapy, are not considered fees paid in advance.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050, 18.19.090, 18.19.020, 2021 c 170, 2023 c 425, and 2024 c 371. WSR 25-06-010, s 246-810-045, filed 2/20/25, effective 7/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050 and chapter 18.19 RCW. WSR 09-15-041, § 246-810-045, filed 7/8/09, effective 7/8/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050(1). WSR 97-17-113, § 246-810-045, filed 8/20/97, effective 9/20/97.]