70.119A.030 - Public health emergencies -- Violations -- Penalty. - Washington Statutes

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 70.119A.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 70.119A.040, the department may impose penalties for violation of laws or rules regulating public water systems and administered by the department of health.

[1993 c 305 § 1; 1991 c 304 § 3; 1989 c 422 § 6; 1986 c 271 § 3.]

Notes: Requirements effective upon adoption of rules -- 1991 c 304: See note following RCW 70.119A.100.