RCW 70A.125.030
Public health emergencies—Violations—Penalty.
(1) The secretary or his or her designee or the local health officer may declare a public health emergency. As limited by RCW 70A.125.040, the department may impose penalties for violations of laws or regulations that are determined to be a public health emergency.
(2) As limited by RCW 70A.125.040, the department may impose penalties for violation of laws or rules regulating public water systems and administered by the department of health.
[ 2020 c 20 § 1354; 1993 c 305 § 1; 1991 c 304 § 3; 1989 c 422 § 6; 1986 c 271 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.119A.030.]
NOTES:
Requirements effective upon adoption of rules—1991 c 304: See note following RCW 70A.125.090.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety
Chapter 70A.125 - Public Water Systems—Penalties and Compliance.
70A.125.020 - Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter.
70A.125.030 - Public health emergencies—Violations—Penalty.
70A.125.050 - Enforcement of regulations by local boards of health—Civil penalties.
70A.125.070 - Department contracting authority.
70A.125.080 - Drinking water program.
70A.125.090 - Operating permits—Findings.
70A.125.110 - Organic and inorganic chemicals—Area-wide waiver program.
70A.125.120 - Safe drinking water account.
70A.125.130 - Local government authority.
70A.125.140 - Report by bottled water plant operator or water dealer of contaminant in water source.
70A.125.150 - Authority to enter premises—Search warrants—Investigations.
70A.125.170 - Water use efficiency requirements—Rules.
70A.125.180 - Water system acquisition and rehabilitation program—Created.
70A.125.190 - Measuring chlorine residuals.
70A.125.200 - Fire sprinkler systems—Shutting off—Liability.