RCW 70.45.010
Legislative findings.
The health of the people of our state is a most important public concern. The state has an interest in assuring the continued existence of accessible, affordable health care facilities that are responsive to the needs of the communities in which they exist. The state also has a responsibility to protect the public interest in nonprofit hospitals and to clarify the responsibilities of local public hospital district boards with respect to public hospital district assets by making certain that the charitable and public assets of those hospitals are managed prudently and safeguarded consistent with their mission under the laws governing nonprofit and municipal corporations.
[ 1997 c 332 § 1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 70.45 - Acquisition of Nonprofit Hospitals.
70.45.010 - Legislative findings.
70.45.030 - Department approval required—Application—Fees.
70.45.040 - Applications—Deficiencies—Public notice.
70.45.070 - Department review—Criteria to safeguard charitable assets.
70.45.090 - Approval of acquisition required—Injunctions.
70.45.110 - Authority of attorney general to ensure compliance.
70.45.120 - Acquisitions completed before July 27, 1997, not subject to this chapter.
70.45.130 - Common law and statutory authority of attorney general.