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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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 impose any certification, examination, or renewal fee upon a person seeking certification as a certified peer specialist trainee under chapter 18.420 RCW or, between July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2030, impose a certification, examination, or renewal fee of more than $100 upon any person seeking certification as a certified peer specialist under chapter 18.420 RCW.
(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.
[ 2023 c 469 § 21; 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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 service member 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 service member 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 service member 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.300 - Secretary or secretary's designee ex officio member of health professional licensure and disciplinary boards.

RCW 43.70.300
Secretary or secretary's designee ex officio member of health professional licensure and disciplinary boards.
In order to provide liaison with the department of health, provide continuity between changes in board membership, achieve uniformity as appropriate in licensure or regulated activities under the jurisdiction of the department, and to better represent the public interest, the secretary, or a designee appointed by the secretary, shall serve as an ex officio member of every health professional licensure or disciplinary board established under Title 18 RCW under the administrative authority of the department of health. The secretary shall have no vote unless otherwise authorized by law.
[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 318; 1983 c 168 § 11. Formerly RCW 43.24.015.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.310 - Cooperation with department of ecology.

RCW 43.70.310
Cooperation with department of ecology.
Where feasible, the department and the state board of health shall consult with the department of ecology in order that, to the fullest extent possible, agencies concerned with the preservation of life and health and agencies concerned with protection of the environment may integrate their efforts and endorse policies in common.
[ 1987 c 109 § 25; 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 12. Formerly RCW 43.20A.140.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.320 - Health professions account—Fees credited—Requirements for biennial budget request—Unappropriated funds.

RCW 43.70.320
Health professions account—Fees credited—Requirements for biennial budget request—Unappropriated funds.
(1) There is created in the state treasury an account to be known as the health professions account. All fees received by the department for health professions licenses, registration, certifications, renewals, compact privileges, or examinations and the civil penalties assessed and collected by the department under RCW 18.130.190 shall be forwarded to the state treasurer who shall credit such moneys to the health professions account.
(2) All expenses incurred in carrying out the health professions licensing activities of the department shall be paid from the account as authorized by legislative appropriation, except as provided in subsections (4) and (5) of this section. Any residue in the account shall be accumulated and shall not revert to the general fund at the end of the biennium.
(3) The secretary shall biennially prepare a budget request based on the anticipated costs of administering the health professions licensing activities of the department which shall include the estimated income from health professions fees.
(4) The fees received by the department from applicants for compact privilege under RCW 18.74.500 must be used for the purpose of meeting financial obligations imposed on the state as a result of this state's participation in the physical therapy licensure compact.
(5) The secretary shall, at the request of a board or commission as applicable, spend unappropriated funds in the health professions account that are allocated to the requesting board or commission to meet unanticipated costs of that board or commission when revenues exceed more than fifteen percent over the department's estimated six-year spending projections for the requesting board or commission. Unanticipated costs shall be limited to spending as authorized in subsection (3) of this section for anticipated costs.
[ 2019 c 220 § 1; 2017 c 108 § 7; 2015 c 70 § 39; 2008 c 134 § 16; 1993 c 492 § 411; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 18; 1991 c 3 § 299; 1985 c 57 § 29; 1983 c 168 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.24.072.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 220: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2019." [ 2019 c 220 § 3.]
Short title—Findings—Intent—References to Washington state liquor control board—Draft legislation—2015 c 70: See notes following RCW 66.08.012.
Finding—Intent—Severability—2008 c 134: See notes following RCW 18.130.020.
Findings—Intent—1993 c 492: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
Short title—Savings—Reservation of legislative power—Effective dates—1993 c 492: See RCW 43.72.910 through 43.72.915.
Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.323 - Hospital infection control grant account.

RCW 43.70.323
Hospital infection control grant account.
The hospital infection control grant account is created in the custody of the state treasury. All receipts from gifts, grants, bequests, devises, or other funds from public or private sources to support its activities must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for awarding hospital infection control grants to hospitals and public agencies for establishing and maintaining hospital infection control and surveillance programs, for providing support for such programs, and for the administrative costs associated with the grant program. Only the secretary or the secretary's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
[ 2007 c 261 § 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—2007 c 261: See note following RCW 43.70.056.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.327 - Public health supplemental account—Annual statement.

RCW 43.70.327
Public health supplemental account—Annual statement.
(1) The public health supplemental account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from gifts, bequests, devises, or funds, whose use is determined to further the purpose of maintaining and improving the health of Washington residents through the public health system, and all receipts from breast cancer awareness special license plate fees collected under *RCW 46.17.220(1)(e), must be deposited into the account. Money in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for maintaining and improving the health of Washington residents through the public health system, which may include funding for staff[,] and as specified under RCW 46.68.425(2).
(2) The department shall file an annual statement of the financial condition, transactions, and affairs of any program funded under this section in a form and manner prescribed by the office of financial management. A copy of the annual statement shall be filed with the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate.
[ 2014 c 94 § 1; 2014 c 77 § 4; 2001 c 80 § 3.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 46.17.220 was amended by 2018 c 67 § 4, changing subsection (1)(e) to subsection (4), effective January 1, 2019.
(2) This section was amended by 2014 c 77 § 4 and by 2014 c 94 § 1, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective date—2014 c 77: See note following RCW 46.18.200.
Findings—Intent—2001 c 80: See note following RCW 43.70.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.334 - Temporary worker housing—Definition.

RCW 43.70.334
Temporary worker housing—Definition.
For the purposes of RCW 43.70.335, 43.70.337, and 43.70.340, "temporary worker housing" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 70.114A.020.
[ 1999 c 374 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.335 - Temporary worker housing operating license—Fee—Display—Suspension or revocation—Fines—Refunds—Rules—Application of department of labor and industries standards.

RCW 43.70.335
Temporary worker housing operating license—Fee—Display—Suspension or revocation—Fines—Refunds—Rules—Application of department of labor and industries standards.
(1) Any person providing temporary worker housing consisting of five or more dwelling units, or any combination of dwelling units, dormitories, or spaces that house ten or more occupants, or any person providing temporary worker housing who makes the election to comply with the temporary worker building code under RCW 70.114A.081(1)(g), shall secure an annual operating license prior to occupancy and shall pay a fee according to RCW 43.70.340. The license shall be conspicuously displayed on-site.
(2) Licenses issued under this chapter may be suspended or revoked upon the failure or refusal of the person providing temporary worker housing to comply with rules adopted under this section or chapter 70.114A RCW by the department. All such proceedings shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW.
(3) The department may assess a civil fine in accordance with RCW 43.70.095 for failure or refusal to obtain a license prior to occupancy of temporary worker housing. The department may refund all or part of the civil fine collected once the operator obtains a valid operating license.
(4) Civil fines under this section shall not exceed twice the cost of the license plus the cost of the initial on-site inspection for the first violation of this section, and shall not exceed ten times the cost of the license plus the cost of the initial on-site inspection for second and subsequent violations within any five-year period. The department may adopt rules as necessary to assure compliance with this section.
[ 1999 c 374 § 10; 1998 c 37 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.337 - Temporary worker housing building permit—Plans and specifications—Fees—Rules.

RCW 43.70.337
Temporary worker housing building permit—Plans and specifications—Fees—Rules.
(1) Any person who constructs, alters, or makes an addition to temporary worker housing consisting of five or more dwelling units, or any combination of dwelling units, dormitories, or spaces that house ten or more occupants, or any person who constructs, alters, or makes an addition to temporary worker housing who elects to comply with the temporary worker building code under RCW 70.114A.081(1)(g), shall:
(a) Submit plans and specifications for the alteration, addition, or new construction of this housing prior to beginning any alteration, addition, or new construction on this housing;
(b) Apply for and obtain a temporary worker housing building permit from the department prior to construction or alteration of this housing; and
(c) Submit a plan review and permit fee to the department of health pursuant to RCW 43.70.340.
(2) The department shall adopt rules as necessary, for the application procedures for the temporary worker housing plan review and permit process.
(3) Any alteration of a manufactured structure to be used for temporary worker housing remains subject to chapter 43.22 RCW, and the rules adopted under chapter 43.22 RCW.
[ 1998 c 37 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.340 - Temporary worker housing inspection fund—Fees on temporary worker housing operating licenses and building permits—Licenses generally.

RCW 43.70.340
Temporary worker housing inspection fund—Fees on temporary worker housing operating licenses and building permits—Licenses generally.
(1) The temporary worker housing fund is established in the custody of the state treasury. The department shall deposit all funds received under subsections (2) and (3) of this section and from the legislature to administer a temporary worker housing permitting, licensing, and inspection program conducted by the department. Disbursement from the fund shall be on authorization of the secretary of health or the secretary's designee. The fund is subject to the allotment procedure provided under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for disbursements.
(2) There is imposed a fee on each operating license issued by the department to every operator of temporary worker housing that is regulated by the state board of health. In establishing the fee to be paid under this subsection the department shall consider the cost of administering a license as well as enforcing applicable state board of health rules on temporary worker housing.
(3) There is imposed a fee on each temporary worker housing building permit issued by the department to every operator of temporary worker housing as required by RCW 43.70.337. The fee shall include the cost of administering a permit as well as enforcing the department's temporary worker building code as adopted under RCW 70.114A.081.
(4) The department shall conduct a fee study for:
(a) A temporary worker housing operator's license;
(b) On-site inspections; and
(c) A plan review and building permit for new construction.
After completion of the study, the department shall adopt these fees by rule by no later than December 31, 1998.
(5) The term of the operating license and the application procedures shall be established, by rule, by the department.
[ 1998 c 37 § 7; 1990 c 253 § 3.]
NOTES:
Legislative finding and purpose—1990 c 253: "The legislature finds that the demand for housing for migrant and seasonal farmworkers far exceeds the supply of adequate housing in the state of Washington. In addition, increasing numbers of these housing units are in deteriorated condition because they cannot be economically maintained and repaired.
The legislature further finds that the lack of a clear program for the regulation and inspection of farmworker housing has impeded the construction and renovation of housing units in this state.
It is the purpose of this act for the various agencies involved in the regulation of farmworker housing to coordinate and consolidate their activities to provide for efficient and effective monitoring of farmworker housing. It is intended that this action will provide greater responsiveness in dealing with public concerns over farmworker housing, and allow greater numbers of housing units to be built." [ 1990 c 253 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.400 - Head injury prevention—Legislative finding.

RCW 43.70.400
Head injury prevention—Legislative finding.
The legislature finds that head injury is a major cause of death and disability for Washington citizens. The costs of head injury treatment and rehabilitation are extensive and resultant disabilities are long and indeterminate. These costs are often borne by public programs such as medicaid. The legislature finds further that many such injuries are preventable. The legislature intends to reduce the occurrence of head injury by educating persons whose behavior may place them at risk and by regulating certain activities.
[ 1990 c 270 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.410 - Head injury prevention—Program, generally.

RCW 43.70.410
Head injury prevention—Program, generally.
As used in RCW 43.70.400 through 43.70.440, the term "head injury" means traumatic brain injury.
A head injury prevention program is created in the department of health. The program's functions may be integrated with those of similar programs to promote comprehensive, integrated, and effective health promotion and disease prevention.
In consultation with the traffic safety commission, the department shall, directly or by contract, identify and coordinate public education efforts currently underway within state government and among private groups to prevent traumatic brain injury, including, but not limited to, bicycle safety, pedestrian safety, bicycle passenger seat safety, motorcycle safety, motor vehicle safety, and sports safety. If the department finds that programs are not available or not in use, it may, within funds appropriated for the purpose, provide grants to promote public education efforts. Grants may be awarded only after recipients have demonstrated coordination with relevant and knowledgeable groups within their communities, including at least schools, brain injury support organizations, hospitals, physicians, traffic safety specialists, police, and the public. The department may accept grants, gifts, and donations from public or private sources to use to carry out the head injury prevention program.
The department may assess or contract for the assessment of the effectiveness of public education efforts coordinated or initiated by any agency of state government. Agencies are directed to cooperate with assessment efforts by providing access to data and program records as reasonably required. The department may seek and receive additional funds from the federal government or private sources for assessments. Assessments shall contain findings and recommendations that will improve the effectiveness of public education efforts. These findings shall be distributed among public and private groups concerned with traumatic brain injury prevention.
[ 1990 c 270 § 3.]
NOTES:
Bicycle awareness program: RCW 43.43.390.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.420 - Head injury prevention—Information preparation.

RCW 43.70.420
Head injury prevention—Information preparation.
The department of health, the department of licensing, and the traffic safety commission shall jointly prepare information for driver license manuals, driver education programs, and driving tests to increase driver awareness of pedestrian safety, to increase driver skills in avoiding pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents, and to determine drivers' abilities to avoid pedestrian motor vehicle accidents.
[ 1990 c 270 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.430 - Head injury prevention—Guidelines on training and education—Training of emergency medical personnel.

RCW 43.70.430
Head injury prevention—Guidelines on training and education—Training of emergency medical personnel.
The department shall prepare guidelines on relevant training and education regarding traumatic brain injury for health and education professionals, and relevant public safety and law enforcement officials. The department shall distribute such guidelines and any recommendations for training or educational requirements for health professionals or educators to the disciplinary authorities governed by chapter 18.130 RCW and to educational service districts established under chapter 28A.310 RCW. Specifically, all emergency medical personnel shall be trained in proper helmet removal.
[ 1990 c 270 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.435 - Diagnosed concussions of students—Report.

RCW 43.70.435
Diagnosed concussions of students—Report.
(1) The department must develop a procedure to, beginning in the 2020-21 school year, collect the information related to the diagnosed concussions of students as described in RCW 28A.600.192.
(2) Beginning October 1, 2021, by October 1st annually thereafter, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, the department shall report a summary of the diagnosed concussion information received in the prior school year to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The report must include rates, patterns, trends, and other relevant information.
[ 2020 c 347 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.440 - Head injury prevention act—Short title—1990 c 270.

RCW 43.70.440
Head injury prevention act—Short title—1990 c 270.
This act shall be known and cited as the Head Injury Prevention Act of 1990.
[ 1990 c 270 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.444 - Washington plan for suicide prevention—Steering committee—Report.

RCW 43.70.444
Washington plan for suicide prevention—Steering committee—Report.
(1) The secretary, in consultation with the steering committee convened in subsection (3) of this section, shall develop a Washington plan for suicide prevention. The plan must, at a minimum:
(a) Examine data relating to suicide in order to identify patterns and key demographic factors;
(b) Identify key risk and protective factors relating to suicide; and
(c) Identify goals, action areas, and implementation strategies relating to suicide prevention.
(2) When developing the plan, the secretary shall consider national research and practices employed by the federal government, tribal governments, and other states, including the national strategy for suicide prevention. The plan must be written in a manner that is accessible, and useful to, a broad audience. The secretary shall periodically update the plan as needed.
(3) The secretary shall convene a steering committee to advise him or her in the development of the Washington plan for suicide prevention. The committee must consist of representatives from the following:
(a) Experts on suicide assessment, treatment, and management;
(b) Institutions of higher education;
(c) Tribal governments;
(d) The department of social and health services;
(e) The state department of veterans affairs;
(f) Suicide prevention advocates, at least one of whom must be a suicide survivor and at least one of whom must be a survivor of a suicide attempt;
(g) Primary care providers;
(h) Local health departments or districts; and
(i) Any other organizations or groups the secretary deems appropriate.
(4) The secretary shall complete the plan no later than November 15, 2015, publish the report on the department's website, and submit copies to the governor and the relevant standing committees of the legislature.
[ 2014 c 71 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.446 - Suicide-safer homes project—Suicide-safer homes project account.

RCW 43.70.446
Suicide-safer homes project—Suicide-safer homes project account.
(1) The suicide-safer homes project is created within the department of health for the purpose of accepting private funds for use by the suicide-safer homes task force created in *RCW 43.70.445 in developing and providing suicide education and prevention materials, training, and outreach programs to help create suicide-safer homes. The secretary may accept gifts, grants, donations, or moneys from any source for deposit in the suicide-safer homes project account created in subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The suicide-safer homes project account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. The account shall consist of funds appropriated by the legislature for the suicide-safer homes project account and all receipts from gifts, grants, bequests, devises, or other funds from public and private sources to support the activities of the suicide-safer homes project. Only the secretary of the department of health, or the secretary's designee, may authorize expenditures from the account to fund projects identified and prioritized by the suicide-safer homes task force. Funds deposited in the suicide-safer homes project account may be used for the development and production of suicide prevention materials and training programs, for providing financial incentives to encourage firearms dealers and others to participate in suicide prevention training, and to implement pilot programs involving community outreach on creating suicide-safer homes.
(3) The suicide-safer homes project account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
[ 2017 c 262 § 3.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 43.70.445 expired July 1, 2021.
Findings—Intent—2017 c 262: See note following RCW 43.70.442.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.447 - Suicide assessment, treatment, and management—Curriculum for dental students and dentists.

RCW 43.70.447
Suicide assessment, treatment, and management—Curriculum for dental students and dentists.
(1) By July 1, 2020, the school of dentistry at the University of Washington shall develop a curriculum on suicide assessment, treatment, and management for dental students and licensed dentists. The curriculum must meet the minimum standards established under RCW 43.70.442 and must include material on identifying at-risk patients and limiting access to lethal means. When developing the curriculum, the school of dentistry must consult with experts on suicide assessment, treatment, and management and with the suicide-safer homes task force established in *RCW 43.70.445. The school of dentistry shall submit a progress report to the governor and the relevant committees of the legislature by July 1, 2019.
(2) The dental quality assurance commission shall, for purposes of RCW 43.70.442(4)(a), consider a dentist who has successfully completed the curriculum developed under subsection (1) of this section prior to licensure as possessing the minimum training and experience necessary to be exempt from the training requirements in RCW 43.70.442.
[ 2017 c 262 § 5.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 43.70.445 expired July 1, 2021.
Findings—Intent—2017 c 262: See note following RCW 43.70.442.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health. › 43.70.480 - Emergency medical personnel—Futile treatment and natural death directives—Guidelines.

RCW 43.70.480
Emergency medical personnel—Futile treatment and natural death directives—Guidelines.
The department of health shall adopt guidelines and protocols for how emergency medical personnel shall respond when summoned to the site of an injury or illness for the treatment of a person who has signed a written directive or durable power of attorney requesting that he or she not receive futile emergency medical treatment.
The guidelines shall include development of a simple form that shall be used statewide.
[ 2000 c 70 § 1; 1992 c 98 § 14.]
NOTES:
Application—1992 c 98: See RCW 70.122.915.