70.28.008 - Definitions. - Washington Statutes

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.