RCW 70.104.050
Investigation of human exposure to pesticides.
The department of health shall investigate human exposure to pesticides according to the degree of risk that the exposure presents to the individual and the greater population as well as the level of funding appropriated in the operating budget, and in order to carry out such investigations shall have authority to secure and analyze appropriate specimens of human tissue and samples representing sources of possible exposure.
[ 2009 c 495 § 11; 1991 c 3 § 359; 1971 ex.s. c 41 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 495: See note following RCW 43.20.050.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 70.104 - Pesticides—Health Hazards.
70.104.020 - "Pesticide" defined.
70.104.030 - Powers and duties of department of health.
70.104.040 - Pesticide emergencies—Authority of department of agriculture not infringed upon.
70.104.050 - Investigation of human exposure to pesticides.
70.104.055 - Pesticide poisonings—Reports.
70.104.057 - Pesticide poisonings—Medical education program.
70.104.060 - Technical assistance, consultations and services to physicians and agencies authorized.
70.104.110 - Pesticide application safety committee—Report to the legislature.