1. (1) The commission may require an applicant to pass the Special Purpose Examination (SPEX) or any other examination deemed appropriate. An applicant may be required to take an examination when the commission has concerns with the applicant's ability to practice competently for reasons which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

   1. (a) Resolved or pending malpractice suits;
   2. (b) Pending action by another state licensing authority;
   3. (c) Actions pertaining to privileges at any institution; or
   4. (d) Not having practiced for the immediate two years prior to the application.
2. (2) The minimum passing score on the SPEX examination shall be seventy-five. The passing score for any other examination under this rule shall be determined by the commission.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.130.050. WSR 20-22-003, § 246-919-370, filed 10/21/20, effective 11/21/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-919-370, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]