The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
RCW 70.02.010
Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 70.97.010 was amended by 2020 c 278 § 1, deleting the definition of "registration records."
**(2) RCW 70.24.017 was amended by 2020 c 76 § 2, changing the definition of "local public health officer" to "local health officer."
(3) The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
(4) This section was amended by 2020 c 256 § 401 and by 2020 c 302 § 112, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
(5) For charges or fees under subsection (38) of this section as adjusted by the secretary of health, see chapter 246-08 WAC.
Effective date- 2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.
Findings-Intent-Effective date- 2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
Effective dates- 2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.
Short title-Right of action- 2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
Effective date- 2014 c 225: See note following RCW 71.24.016.
Effective date- 2014 c 220: See note following RCW 70.02.290.
Effective date- 2013 c 200: "Except for section 5 of this act, this act takes effect July 1, 2014." [2013 c 200 § 35.]
Purpose-Effective date-2006 c 235: See notes following RCW 70.02.050.
Effective date-1993 c 448: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1993." [ 1993 c 448 § 9.]