RCW 70.28.008
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(1) "Department" means the department of health;
(2) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health or his or her designee;
(3) "Tuberculosis control" refers to the procedures administered in the counties for the control, prevention, and treatment of tuberculosis.
[ 1999 c 172 § 7; 1991 c 3 § 330; 1983 c 3 § 171; 1971 ex.s. c 277 § 15. Formerly RCW 70.33.010.]
NOTES:
Finding—Severability—1999 c 172: See notes following RCW 70.28.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 70.28 - Control of Tuberculosis.
70.28.005 - Health officials, broad powers to protect public health.
70.28.010 - Health care providers required to report cases.
70.28.020 - Record of reports.
70.28.025 - Secretary's administrative responsibility—Scope.
70.28.031 - Powers and duties of health officers.
70.28.033 - Treatment, isolation, or examination order of health officer—Violation—Penalty.
70.28.035 - Order of health officer—Refusal to obey—Application for superior court order.
70.28.037 - Superior court order for confinement of individuals having active tuberculosis.