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WA Rev Code § 43.70.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.150 - Registration of vital statistics.

RCW 43.70.150 Registration of vital statistics.The secretary of health shall have charge of the state system of registration of births, deaths, fetal deaths, marriages, and decrees of divorce, annulment and separate maintenance, and shall prepare the necessary rules, forms, and blanks for obtaining records, and insure the faithful registration thereof.[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 254; 1979 c 141 § 51; 1967 c 26 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.20.070. Prior: 1907 c 83 § 1; RRS § 6018. Formerly RCW 43.20A.620 and 43.20.070.]NOTES:Effective date—1967 c 26: "This act shall take effect on January 1, 1968." [ 1967 c 26 § 12.]Vital statistics: Chapter 70.58A RCW.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.170 - Threat to public health—Investigation, examination or sampling of articles or conditions constituting—Access—Subpoena power.

RCW 43.70.170 Threat to public health—Investigation, examination or sampling of articles or conditions constituting—Access—Subpoena power.The secretary on his or her own motion or upon the complaint of any interested party, may investigate, examine, sample or inspect any article or condition constituting a threat to the public health including, but not limited to, outbreaks of communicable diseases, food poisoning, contaminated water supplies, and all other matters injurious to the public health. When not otherwise available, the department may purchase such samples or specimens as may be necessary to determine whether or not there exists a threat to the public health. In furtherance of any such investigation, examination or inspection, the secretary or the secretary's authorized representative may examine that portion of the ledgers, books, accounts, memorandums, and other documents and other articles and things used in connection with the business of such person relating to the actions involved.For purposes of such investigation, the secretary or the secretary's representative shall at all times have free and unimpeded access to all buildings, yards, warehouses, storage and transportation facilities or any other place. The secretary may also, for the purposes of such investigation, issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses, as provided for in RCW 43.70.090 or the production of books and documents anywhere in the state.[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 256; 1979 c 141 § 53; 1967 ex.s. c 102 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.20A.640 and 43.20.150.]NOTES:Severability—1967 ex.s. c 102: See note following RCW 43.70.130.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.180 - Threat to public health—Order prohibiting sale or disposition of food or other items pending investigation.

RCW 43.70.180 Threat to public health—Order prohibiting sale or disposition of food or other items pending investigation.Pending the results of an investigation provided for under RCW 43.70.170, the secretary may issue an order prohibiting the disposition or sale of any food or other item involved in the investigation. The order of the secretary shall not be effective for more than fifteen days without the commencement of a legal action as provided for under RCW 43.70.190.[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 257; 1979 c 141 § 54; 1967 ex.s. c 102 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.20A.645 and 43.20.160.]NOTES:Severability—1967 ex.s. c 102: See note following RCW 43.70.130.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.185 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.185 - Inspection of property where marine species located—Prohibitions on harvest or landing—Penalties.

RCW 43.70.185 Inspection of property where marine species located—Prohibitions on harvest or landing—Penalties.(1) The department may enter and inspect any property, lands, or waters, of this state in or on which any marine species are located or from which such species are harvested, whether recreationally or for sale or barter, and any land or water of this state which may cause or contribute to the pollution of areas in or on which such species are harvested or processed. The department may take any reasonably necessary samples to determine whether such species or any lot, batch, or quantity of such species is safe for human consumption.(2) If the department determines that any species or any lot, batch, or other quantity of such species is unsafe for human consumption because consumption is likely to cause actual harm or because consumption presents a potential risk of substantial harm, the department may, by order under chapter 34.05 RCW, prohibit or restrict the commercial or recreational harvest or landing of any marine species except the recreational harvest of shellfish as defined in chapter 69.30 RCW if taken from privately owned tidelands.(3) It is unlawful to harvest any marine species in violation of a departmental order prohibiting or restricting such harvest under this section or to possess or sell any marine species so harvested.(4)(a) Any person who sells any marine species taken in violation of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and subject to the penalties provided in RCW 69.30.140 and 69.30.150.(b) Any person who harvests or possesses marine species taken in violation of this section is guilty of a civil infraction and is subject to the penalties provided in RCW 69.30.150.(c) Notwithstanding this section, any person who harvests, possesses, sells, offers to sell, culls, shucks, or packs shellfish is subject to the penalty provisions of chapter 69.30 RCW.(d) Charges shall not be brought against a person under both chapter 69.30 RCW and this section in connection with this same action, incident, or event.(5) The criminal provisions of this section are subject to enforcement by fish and wildlife officers or ex officio fish and wildlife officers as defined in RCW 77.08.010.(6) As used in this section, marine species include all fish, invertebrate or plant species which are found during any portion of the life cycle of those species in the marine environment.[ 2003 c 53 § 231; 2001 c 253 § 2; 1995 c 147 § 7.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.190 - Violations—Injunctions and legal proceedings authorized.

RCW 43.70.190 Violations—Injunctions and legal proceedings authorized.The secretary of health or local health officer may bring an action to enjoin a violation or the threatened violation of any of the provisions of the public health laws of this state or any rules or regulation made by the state board of health or the department of health pursuant to said laws, or may bring any legal proceeding authorized by law, including but not limited to the special proceedings authorized in Title 7 RCW, in the superior court in the county in which such violation occurs or is about to occur, or in the superior court of Thurston county. Upon the filing of any action, the court may, upon a showing of an immediate and serious danger to residents constituting an emergency, issue a temporary injunctive order ex parte.[ 1990 c 133 § 3; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 258; 1979 c 141 § 55; 1967 ex.s. c 102 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.20A.650 and 43.20.170.]NOTES:Findings—Severability—1990 c 133: See notes following RCW 36.94.140.Severability—1967 ex.s. c 102: See note following RCW 43.70.130.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.200 - Enforcement of health laws and state or local rules and regulations upon request of local health officer.

RCW 43.70.200 Enforcement of health laws and state or local rules and regulations upon request of local health officer.Upon the request of a local health officer, the secretary of health is hereby authorized and empowered to take legal action to enforce the public health laws and rules and regulations of the state board of health or local rules and regulations within the jurisdiction served by the local health department, and may institute any civil legal proceeding authorized by the laws of the state of Washington, including a proceeding under Title 7 RCW.[ 1990 c 133 § 5; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 259; 1979 c 141 § 56; 1967 ex.s. c 102 § 6. Formerly RCW 43.20A.655 and 43.20.180.]NOTES:Findings—Severability—1990 c 133: See notes following RCW 36.94.140.Severability—1967 ex.s. c 102: See note following RCW 43.70.130.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.210 - Right of person to rely on prayer to alleviate ailments not abridged.

RCW 43.70.210 Right of person to rely on prayer to alleviate ailments not abridged.Nothing in chapter 43.20 or 43.70 RCW, or RCW 43.70.120 shall be construed to abridge the right of any person to rely exclusively on spiritual means alone through prayer to alleviate human ailments, sickness or disease, in accordance with the tenets and practice of the Church of Christ, Scientist, nor shall anything in chapters 43.20, 43.70 RCW, or RCW 43.70.120 be deemed to prohibit a person so relying who is inflicted with a contagious or communicable disease from being isolated or quarantined in a private place of his or her own choice, provided, it is approved by the local health officer, and all laws, rules and regulations governing control, sanitation, isolation and quarantine are complied with.[ 2009 c 549 § 5145; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 260; 1979 c 141 § 59; 1967 ex.s. c 102 § 14. Formerly RCW 43.20A.665 and 43.20.210.]NOTES:Severability—1967 ex.s. c 102: See note following RCW 43.70.130.Prayer: RCW 18.50.030, 70.127.040, 70.128.170, 74.09.190.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.220 - Transfer of powers and duties from the department of licensing.

RCW 43.70.220 Transfer of powers and duties from the department of licensing. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)The powers and duties of the department of licensing and the director of licensing under the following statutes are hereby transferred to the department of health and the secretary of health: Chapters 18.06, 18.19, 18.22, 18.25, 18.29, 18.32, 18.34, 18.35, 18.36A, 18.50, 18.52, 18.52C, 18.53, 18.54, 18.55, 18.57, 18.57A, 18.59, 18.71, 18.71A, 18.74, 18.83, 18.84, 18.79, 18.89, 18.92, 18.108, *18.135, and 18.138 RCW. More specifically, the health professions regulatory programs and services presently administered by the department of licensing are hereby transferred to the department of health.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 727; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 301.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 18.135 RCW was repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20.Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.RCW 43.70.220Transfer of powers and duties from the department of licensing. (Effective July 1, 2022.)The powers and duties of the department of licensing and the director of licensing under the following statutes are hereby transferred to the department of health and the secretary of health: Chapters 18.06, 18.19, 18.22, 18.25, 18.29, 18.32, 18.34, 18.35, 18.36A, 18.50, 18.52, 18.52C, 18.53, 18.54, 18.55, 18.57, 18.59, 18.71, 18.71A, 18.74, 18.83, 18.84, 18.79, 18.89, 18.92, 18.108, and 18.138 RCW. More specifically, the health professions regulatory programs and services presently administered by the department of licensing are hereby transferred to the department of health.[ 2020 c 80 § 29; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 727; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 301.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 80 §§ 12-59: See note following RCW 7.68.030.Intent—2020 c 80: See note following RCW 18.71A.010.Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.230 - Office of health consumer assistance created—Duties.

RCW 43.70.230 Office of health consumer assistance created—Duties.There is created in the department an office of health consumer assistance. The office shall establish a statewide hotline and shall assist and serve as an advocate for consumers who are complainants or witnesses in a licensing or disciplinary proceeding.[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 303.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.240 - Written operating agreements.

RCW 43.70.240 Written operating agreements.The secretary and each of the professional licensing and disciplinary boards listed in RCW 18.130.040(2)(b) shall enter into written operating agreements on administrative procedures with input from the regulated profession and the public. The intent of these agreements is to provide a process for the department to consult each board on administrative matters and to ensure that the administration and staff functions effectively enable each board to fulfill its statutory responsibilities in a manner that supports the health care delivery system and evidence-based practices across all health professions. The agreements shall include, but not be limited to, the following provisions:(1) Administrative activities supporting the board's policies, goals, and objectives;(2) Development and review of the agency budget as it relates to the board;(3) Board-related personnel issues;(4) Use of performance audits to evaluate the consistent use of common business practices where appropriate; and(5) Calculation and reporting of timelines and performance measures.The agreements shall be reviewed and revised in like manner if appropriate at the beginning of each biennium, and at other times upon written request by the secretary or the board. Any dispute between a board and the department, including the terms of the operating agreement, must be mediated and determined by a representative of the office of financial management.[ 2013 c 81 § 7; 1998 c 245 § 73; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 304.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 81: See note following RCW 18.25.0167.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.250 - License fees for professions, occupations, and businesses.

RCW 43.70.250 License fees for professions, occupations, and businesses.(1) It shall be the policy of the state of Washington that the cost of each professional, occupational, or business licensing program be fully borne by the members of that profession, occupation, or business.(2) The secretary shall from time to time establish the amount of all application fees, license fees, registration fees, examination fees, permit fees, renewal fees, and any other fee associated with licensing or regulation of professions, occupations, or businesses administered by the department. Any and all fees or assessments, or both, levied on the state to cover the costs of the operations and activities of the interstate health professions licensure compacts with participating authorities listed under chapter 18.130 RCW shall be borne by the persons who hold licenses issued pursuant to the authority and procedures established under the compacts. In fixing said fees, the secretary shall set the fees for each program at a sufficient level to defray the costs of administering that program and the cost of regulating licensed volunteer medical workers in accordance with RCW 18.130.360, except as provided in RCW 18.79.202. In no case may the secretary increase a licensing fee for an ambulatory surgical facility licensed under chapter 70.230 RCW during the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium, nor may he or she commence the adoption of rules to increase a licensing fee during the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium.(3) All such fees shall be fixed by rule adopted by the secretary in accordance with the provisions of the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2019 c 415 § 966; 2017 c 195 § 26; 2016 c 146 § 1; 2013 c 77 § 2; 2006 c 72 § 4; 2005 c 268 § 3; 1996 c 191 § 1; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 319.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 415: See note following RCW 28B.20.476.Effective date—2013 c 77: See note following RCW 43.70.110.Finding—2005 c 268: See note following RCW 18.79.202.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.260 - Appointment of temporary additional members of boards and committees for administration and grading of examinations.

RCW 43.70.260 Appointment of temporary additional members of boards and committees for administration and grading of examinations.The secretary may, at the request of a board or committee established under Title 18 RCW under the administrative authority of the department of health, appoint temporary additional members for the purpose of participating as members during the administration and grading of practical examinations for licensure, certification, or registration. The appointment shall be for the duration of the examination specified in the request. Individuals so appointed must meet the same minimum qualifications as regular members of the board or committee, including the requirement to be licensed, certified, or registered. While serving as board or committee members, persons so appointed have all the powers, duties, and immunities and are entitled to the emoluments, including travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060, of regular members of the board or committee. This authority is intended to provide for more efficient, economical, and effective examinations.[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 320.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.270 - License moratorium for persons in the service—Rules.

RCW 43.70.270 License moratorium for persons in the service—Rules.(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the license of any person licensed by the secretary of health to practice a profession or engage in an occupation, if valid and in force and effect at the time the licensee entered service in the armed forces, the United States public health service commissioned corps, or the merchant marine of the United States, shall continue in full force and effect so long as such service continues, unless sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause as provided by law. The secretary shall renew the license of every such person who applies for renewal thereof within six months after being honorably discharged from service upon payment of the renewal fee applicable to the then current year or other license period.(2) If requested by the licensee, the license of a spouse or registered domestic partner of a servicemember in the United States armed forces, including the United States public health service commissioned corps, if valid and in force and effect at the time the servicemember is deployed or stationed in a location outside Washington state, must be placed in inactive military spouse or registered domestic partner status so long as such service continues, unless sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause as provided by law. The secretary shall return to active status the license of every such person who applies for renewal thereof within six months after the servicemember is honorably discharged from service, or sooner if requested by the licensee, upon payment of the renewal fee applicable to the then current year or other license period.(3) The secretary may adopt any rules necessary to implement this section.[ 2012 c 45 § 2; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 321.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.280 - Procedure for issuance, renewal, or reissuance of credentials—Extension or modification of licensing, certification, or registration period authorized.

RCW 43.70.280 Procedure for issuance, renewal, or reissuance of credentials—Extension or modification of licensing, certification, or registration period authorized.(1) The secretary, in consultation with health profession boards and commissions, shall establish by rule the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for initial issue, renewal, and reissue of a credential for professions under RCW 18.130.040, including procedures and requirements for late renewals and uniform application of late renewal penalties. Failure to renew invalidates the credential and all privileges granted by the credential. Administrative procedures and administrative requirements do not include establishing, monitoring, and enforcing qualifications for licensure, scope or standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms, and discipline when such authority is authorized in statute to a health profession board or commission. For the purposes of this section, "in consultation with" means providing an opportunity for meaningful participation in development of rules consistent with processes set forth in RCW 34.05.310.(2) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary which provides for a licensing period for any type of license subject to this chapter including those under RCW 18.130.040, the secretary of health may, from time to time, extend or otherwise modify the duration of any licensing, certification, or registration period, whether an initial or renewal period, if the secretary determines that it would result in a more economical or efficient operation of state government and that the public health, safety, or welfare would not be substantially adversely affected thereby. However, no license, certification, or registration may be issued or approved for a period in excess of four years, without renewal. Such extension, reduction, or other modification of a licensing, certification, or registration period shall be by rule or regulation of the department of health adopted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW. Such rules and regulations may provide a method for imposing and collecting such additional proportional fee as may be required for the extended or modified period.[ 1999 c 34 § 1; 1998 c 29 § 1; 1996 c 191 § 2; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 322.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.290 - Funeral directors and embalmers subject to chapter 18.130 RCW.

RCW 43.70.290 Funeral directors and embalmers subject to chapter 18.130 RCW.Funeral directors and embalmers, licensed under chapter 18.39 RCW, are subject to the provisions of chapter 18.130 RCW under the administration of the department of licensing. The department of licensing shall review the statutes authorizing the regulation of funeral directors and embalmers, and recommend any changes necessary by January 1, 1990.[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 323.]