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WA Rev Code § 70.160.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.160 - Smoking in Public Places.|70.160.020 - Definitions.

RCW 70.160.020 Definitions.As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.(1) "Smoke" or "smoking" means the carrying or smoking of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking equipment.(2) "Public place" means that portion of any building or vehicle used by and open to the public, regardless of whether the building or vehicle is owned in whole or in part by private persons or entities, the state of Washington, or other public entity, and regardless of whether a fee is charged for admission, and includes a presumptively reasonable minimum distance, as set forth in RCW 70.160.075, of twenty-five feet from entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited. A public place does not include a private residence unless the private residence is used to provide licensed child care, foster care, adult care, or other similar social service care on the premises.Public places include, but are not limited to: Schools, elevators, public conveyances or transportation facilities, museums, concert halls, theaters, auditoriums, exhibition halls, indoor sports arenas, hospitals, nursing homes, health care facilities or clinics, enclosed shopping centers, retail stores, retail service establishments, financial institutions, educational facilities, ticket areas, public hearing facilities, state legislative chambers and immediately adjacent hallways, public restrooms, libraries, restaurants, waiting areas, lobbies, bars, taverns, bowling alleys, skating rinks, casinos, reception areas, and no less than seventy-five percent of the sleeping quarters within a hotel or motel that are rented to guests. A public place does not include a private residence. This chapter is not intended to restrict smoking in private facilities which are occasionally open to the public except upon the occasions when the facility is open to the public.(3) "Place of employment" means any area under the control of a public or private employer which employees are required to pass through during the course of employment, including, but not limited to: Entrances and exits to the places of employment, and including a presumptively reasonable minimum distance, as set forth in RCW 70.160.075, of twenty-five feet from entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited; work areas; restrooms; conference and classrooms; break rooms and cafeterias; and other common areas. A private residence or home-based business, unless used to provide licensed child care, foster care, adult care, or other similar social service care on the premises, is not a place of employment.[ 2006 c 2 § 2 (Initiative Measure No. 901, approved November 8, 2005); 1985 c 236 § 2.]NOTES:Captions not law—2006 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 901): See note following RCW 70.160.011.
WA Rev Code § 70.160.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.160 - Smoking in Public Places.|70.160.030 - Smoking prohibited in public places or places of employment.

RCW 70.160.030 Smoking prohibited in public places or places of employment.No person may smoke in a public place or in any place of employment.[ 2006 c 2 § 3 (Initiative Measure No. 901, approved November 8, 2005); 1985 c 236 § 3.]NOTES:Captions not law—2006 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 901): See note following RCW 70.160.011.
WA Rev Code § 70.160.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.160 - Smoking in Public Places.|70.160.050 - Owners, lessees to post signs prohibiting smoking.

RCW 70.160.050 Owners, lessees to post signs prohibiting smoking.Owners, or in the case of a leased or rented space the lessee or other person in charge, of a place regulated under this chapter shall prohibit smoking in public places and places of employment and shall post signs prohibiting smoking as appropriate under this chapter. Signs shall be posted conspicuously at each building entrance. In the case of retail stores and retail service establishments, signs shall be posted conspicuously at each entrance and in prominent locations throughout the place.[ 2006 c 2 § 4 (Initiative Measure No. 901, approved November 8, 2005); 1985 c 236 § 5.]NOTES:Captions not law—2006 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 901): See note following RCW 70.160.011.
WA Rev Code § 70.160.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.160 - Smoking in Public Places.|70.160.060 - Intent of chapter as applied to certain private workplaces.

RCW 70.160.060 Intent of chapter as applied to certain private workplaces.This chapter is not intended to regulate smoking in a private enclosed workplace, within a public place, even though such workplace may be visited by nonsmokers, excepting places in which smoking is prohibited by the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, or by other law, ordinance, or regulation.[ 1995 c 369 § 60; 1986 c 266 § 121; 1985 c 236 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 70.160.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.160 - Smoking in Public Places.|70.160.070 - Intentional violation of chapter—Removing, defacing, or destroying required sign—Fine—Notice of infraction—Exceptions—Violations of RCW 70.160.050—Fine—Enforcement.

RCW 70.160.070 Intentional violation of chapter—Removing, defacing, or destroying required sign—Fine—Notice of infraction—Exceptions—Violations of RCW 70.160.050—Fine—Enforcement.(1) Any person intentionally violating this chapter by smoking in a public place or place of employment, or any person removing, defacing, or destroying a sign required by this chapter, is subject to a civil fine of up to one hundred dollars. Any person passing by or through a public place while on a public sidewalk or public right-of-way has not intentionally violated this chapter. Local law enforcement agencies shall enforce this section by issuing a notice of infraction to be assessed in the same manner as traffic infractions. The provisions contained in chapter 46.63 RCW for the disposition of traffic infractions apply to the disposition of infractions for violation of this subsection except as follows:(a) The provisions in chapter 46.63 RCW relating to the provision of records to the department of licensing in accordance with RCW 46.20.270 are not applicable to this chapter; and(b) The provisions in chapter 46.63 RCW relating to the imposition of sanctions against a person's driver's license or vehicle license are not applicable to this chapter.The form for the notice of infraction for a violation of this subsection shall be prescribed by rule of the supreme court.(2) When violations of RCW 70.160.050 occur, a warning shall first be given to the owner or other person in charge. Any subsequent violation is subject to a civil fine of up to one hundred dollars. Each day upon which a violation occurs or is permitted to continue constitutes a separate violation.(3) Local health departments shall enforce RCW 70.160.050 regarding the duties of owners or persons in control of public places and places of employment by either of the following actions:(a) Serving notice requiring the correction of any violation; or(b) Calling upon the city or town attorney or county prosecutor or local health department attorney to maintain an action for an injunction to enforce RCW 70.160.050, to correct a violation, and to assess and recover a civil penalty for the violation.[ 2006 c 2 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 901, approved November 8, 2005); 1985 c 236 § 7.]NOTES:Captions not law—2006 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 901): See note following RCW 70.160.011.
WA Rev Code § 70.160.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.160 - Smoking in Public Places.|70.160.075 - Smoking prohibited within twenty-five feet of public places or places of employment—Application to modify presumptively reasonable minimum distance.

RCW 70.160.075 Smoking prohibited within twenty-five feet of public places or places of employment—Application to modify presumptively reasonable minimum distance.Smoking is prohibited within a presumptively reasonable minimum distance of twenty-five feet from entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited so as to ensure that tobacco smoke does not enter the area through entrances, exits, open windows, or other means. Owners, operators, managers, employers, or other persons who own or control a public place or place of employment may seek to rebut the presumption that twenty-five feet is a reasonable minimum distance by making application to the director of the local health department or district in which the public place or place of employment is located. The presumption will be rebutted if the applicant can show by clear and convincing evidence that, given the unique circumstances presented by the location of entrances, exits, windows that open, ventilation intakes, or other factors, smoke will not infiltrate or reach the entrances, exits, open windows, or ventilation intakes or enter into such public place or place of employment and, therefore, the public health and safety will be adequately protected by a lesser distance.[ 2006 c 2 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 901, approved November 8, 2005).]NOTES:Captions not law—2006 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 901): See note following RCW 70.160.011.
WA Rev Code § 70.160.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.160 - Smoking in Public Places.|70.160.080 - Local regulations authorized.

RCW 70.160.080 Local regulations authorized.Local fire departments or fire districts and local health departments may adopt regulations as required to implement this chapter.[ 1985 c 236 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 70.160.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.160 - Smoking in Public Places.|70.160.100 - Penalty assessed under this chapter paid to jurisdiction bringing action.

RCW 70.160.100 Penalty assessed under this chapter paid to jurisdiction bringing action.Any penalty assessed and recovered in an action brought under this chapter shall be paid to the city or county bringing the action.[ 1985 c 236 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 70.162.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.162 - Indoor Air Quality in Public Buildings.|70.162.005 - Finding—Intent.

RCW 70.162.005 Finding—Intent.The legislature finds that many Washington residents spend a significant amount of their time working indoors and that exposure to indoor air pollutants may occur in public buildings, schools, workplaces, and other indoor environments. Scientific studies indicate that pollutants common in the indoor air may include radon, asbestos, volatile organic chemicals including formaldehyde and benzene, combustion by-products including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide, metals and gases including lead, chlorine, and ozone, respirable particles, tobacco smoke, biological contaminants, microorganisms, and other contaminants. In some circumstances, exposure to these substances may cause adverse health effects, including respiratory illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivities, skin and eye irritations, headaches, and other related symptoms. There is inadequate information about indoor air quality within the state of Washington, including the sources and nature of indoor air pollution.The intent of the legislature is to develop a control strategy that will improve indoor air quality, provide for the evaluation of indoor air quality in public buildings, and encourage voluntary measures to improve indoor air quality.[ 1989 c 315 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 70.162.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.162 - Indoor Air Quality in Public Buildings.|70.162.010 - Definitions.

RCW 70.162.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Department" means the department of labor and industries.(2) "Public agency" means a state office, commission, committee, bureau, or department.(3) "Industry standard" means the 62-1981R standard established by the American society of heating, refrigerating, and air-conditioning engineers as codified in M-1602 of the building officials and code administrators international manual as of January 1, 1990.[ 1989 c 315 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 70.162.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.162 - Indoor Air Quality in Public Buildings.|70.162.020 - Department duties.

RCW 70.162.020 Department duties.The department shall, in coordination with other appropriate state agencies:(1) Recommend a policy for evaluation and prioritization of state-owned or leased buildings with respect to indoor air quality;(2) Recommend stronger workplace regulation of indoor air quality under the Washington industrial safety and health act;(3) Review indoor air quality programs in public schools administered by the superintendent of public instruction and the department of social and health services;(4) Provide educational and informational pamphlets or brochures to state agencies on indoor air quality standards; and(5) Recommend to the legislature measures to implement the recommendations, if any, for the improvement of indoor air quality in public buildings within a reasonable period of time.[ 1989 c 315 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 70.162.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.162 - Indoor Air Quality in Public Buildings.|70.162.030 - State building code council duties.

RCW 70.162.030 State building code council duties.The state building code council is directed to:(1) Review the state building code to determine the adequacy of current mechanical ventilation and filtration standards prescribed by the state compared to the industry standard; and(2) Make appropriate changes in the building code to bring the state prescribed standards into conformity with the industry standard.[ 1989 c 315 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 70.162.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.162 - Indoor Air Quality in Public Buildings.|70.162.040 - Public agencies—Directive.

RCW 70.162.040 Public agencies—Directive.Public agencies are encouraged to:(1) Evaluate the adequacy of mechanical ventilation and filtration systems in light of the recommendations of the American society of heating, refrigerating, and air-conditioning engineers and the building officials and code administrators international; and(2) Maintain and operate any mechanical ventilation and filtration systems in a manner that allows for maximum operating efficiency consistent with the recommendations of the American society of heating, refrigerating, and air-conditioning engineers and the building officials and code administrators international.[ 1989 c 315 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 70.162.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.162 - Indoor Air Quality in Public Buildings.|70.162.050 - Superintendent of public instruction—Model program.

RCW 70.162.050 Superintendent of public instruction—Model program.(1) The superintendent of public instruction may implement a model indoor air quality program in a school district selected by the superintendent.(2) The superintendent shall ensure that the model program includes:(a) An initial evaluation by an indoor air quality expert of the current indoor air quality in the school district. The evaluation shall be completed within ninety days after the beginning of the school year;(b) Establishment of procedures to ensure the maintenance and operation of any ventilation and filtration system used. These procedures shall be implemented within thirty days of the initial evaluation;(c) A reevaluation by an indoor air quality expert, to be conducted approximately two hundred seventy days after the initial evaluation; and(d) The implementation of other procedures or plans that the superintendent deems necessary to implement the model program.[ 1998 c 245 § 116; 1989 c 315 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 70.168.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.168 - Statewide Trauma Care System.|70.168.010 - Legislative finding.

RCW 70.168.010 Legislative finding.The legislature finds and declares that:(1) Trauma is a severe health problem in the state of Washington and a major cause of death;(2) Presently, trauma care is very limited in many parts of the state, and health care in rural areas is in transition with the danger that some communities will be without emergency medical care;(3) It is in the best interest of the citizens of Washington state to establish an efficient and well-coordinated statewide emergency medical services and trauma care system to reduce costs and incidence of inappropriate and inadequate trauma care and emergency medical service and minimize the human suffering and costs associated with preventable mortality and morbidity;(4) The goals and objectives of an emergency medical services and trauma care system are to: (a) Pursue trauma prevention activities to decrease the incidence of trauma; (b) provide optimal care for the trauma victim; (c) prevent unnecessary death and disability from trauma and emergency illness; and (d) contain costs of trauma care and trauma system implementation; and(5) In other parts of the United States where trauma care systems have failed and trauma care centers have closed, there is a direct relationship between such failures and closures and a lack of commitment to fair and equitable reimbursement for trauma care participating providers and system overhead costs.[ 1990 c 269 § 1; 1988 c 183 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 70.168.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.168 - Statewide Trauma Care System.|70.168.020 - Steering committee—Composition—Appointment.

RCW 70.168.020 Steering committee—Composition—Appointment.(1) There is hereby created an emergency medical services and trauma care steering committee composed of representatives of individuals knowledgeable in emergency medical services and trauma care, including emergency medical providers such as physicians, nurses, hospital personnel, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, ambulance services, a member of the emergency medical services licensing and certification advisory committee, local government officials, state officials, consumers, and persons affiliated professionally with health science schools. The secretary shall appoint members of the steering committee. Members shall be appointed for a period of three years. The department shall provide administrative support to the committee. All appointive members of the committee, in the performance of their duties, may be entitled to receive travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. The secretary may remove members from the committee who have three unexcused absences from committee meetings. The secretary shall fill any vacancies of the committee in a timely manner. The terms of those members representing the same field shall not expire at the same time.The committee shall elect a chair and a vice chair whose terms of office shall be for one year each. The chair shall be ineligible for reelection after serving four consecutive terms.The committee shall meet on call by the secretary or the chair.(2) The emergency medical services and trauma care steering committee shall:(a) Advise the department regarding emergency medical services and trauma care needs throughout the state.(b) Review the regional emergency medical services and trauma care plans and recommend changes to the department before the department adopts the plans.(c) Review proposed departmental rules for emergency medical services and trauma care.(d) Recommend modifications in rules regarding emergency medical services and trauma care.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 28; 2000 c 93 § 20; 1990 c 269 § 5; 1988 c 183 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
WA Rev Code § 70.168.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.168 - Statewide Trauma Care System.|70.168.030 - Analysis of state's trauma system—Plan.

RCW 70.168.030 Analysis of state's trauma system—Plan.(1) Upon the recommendation of the steering committee, the director of the office of financial management shall contract with an independent party for an analysis of the state's trauma system.(2) The analysis shall contain at a minimum, the following:(a) The identification of components of a functional statewide trauma care system, including standards; and(b) An assessment of the current trauma care program compared with the functional statewide model identified in subsection (a) of this section, including an analysis of deficiencies and reasons for the deficiencies.(3) The analysis shall provide a design for a statewide trauma care system based on the findings of the committee under subsection (2) of this section, with a plan for phased-in implementation. The plan shall include, at a minimum, the following:(a) Responsibility for implementation;(b) Administrative authority at the state, regional, and local levels;(c) Facility, equipment, and personnel standards;(d) Triage and care criteria;(e) Data collection and use;(f) Cost containment strategies;(g) System evaluation; and(h) Projected costs.[ 1998 c 245 § 117; 1988 c 183 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 70.168.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.168 - Statewide Trauma Care System.|70.168.040 - Emergency medical services and trauma care system trust account.

RCW 70.168.040 Emergency medical services and trauma care system trust account.The emergency medical services and trauma care system trust account is hereby created in the state treasury. Moneys shall be transferred to the emergency medical services and trauma care system trust account from the public safety education account or other sources as appropriated, and as collected under RCW 46.63.110(7) and 46.68.440. Disbursements shall be made by the department subject to legislative appropriation. Expenditures may be made only for the purposes of the state trauma care system under this chapter, including emergency medical services, trauma care services, rehabilitative services, and the planning and development of related services under this chapter and for reimbursement by the health care authority for trauma care services provided by designated trauma centers.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 86; 2010 c 161 § 1158; 2002 c 371 § 922; 1997 c 331 § 2; 1990 c 269 § 17; 1988 c 183 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—Findings—Intent—Report—Agency transfer—References to head of health care authority—Draft legislation—2011 1st sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 74.09.010.Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Severability—Effective date—2002 c 371: See notes following RCW 9.46.100.Effective date—1997 c 331: See note following RCW 70.168.135.