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Chapter 70.58.350 RCW Dispositions

VITAL STATISTICS


Sections

70.58.005  Definitions.
[2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 412; 2015 c 225 § 103; 2009 c 231 § 1; 2005 c 365 § 151; 1991 c 3 § 342; 1987 c 223 § 1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.010  Registration districts.
[2012 c 117 § 383; 1979 ex.s. c 52 § 2; 1951 c 106 § 4; 1915 c 180 § 1; 1907 c 83 § 2; RRS § 6019.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.020  Local registrars-Deputies.
[2012 c 117 § 384; 1979 ex.s. c 52 § 3; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 5; 1951 c 106 § 5; 1915 c 180 § 2; 1907 c 83 § 3; RRS § 6020.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.030  Duties of local registrars.
[1990 c 99 § 1; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 6; 1907 c 83 § 18; RRS § 6035.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.040  Compensation of local registrars.
[2012 c 117 § 385; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 7; 1951 c 106 § 8; 1915 c 180 § 10; 1907 c 83 § 19; RRS § 6036.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.050  Duty to enforce law.
[2012 c 117 § 386; 1907 c 83 § 22; RRS § 6039.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.055  Certificates generally.
[2009 c 44 § 1; 1997 c 58 § 948; 1991 c 96 § 1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.060  Registration of physicians, midwives and undertakers.
[1907 c 83 § 15; RRS § 6032.]
Repealed by 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 19.


70.58.061  Electronic and hard copy transmission.
[1991 c 96 § 2.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.065  Local registrar use of electronic databases.
[1991 c 96 § 3.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.070  Registration of births required.
[1907 c 83 § 11; RRS § 6028.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.080  Birth certificates-Filing-Establishing paternity-Surname of child.
[2002 c 302 § 708; 1997 c 58 § 937; 1989 c 55 § 2; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 8; 1951 c 106 § 6; 1907 c 83 § 12; RRS § 6029.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.082  Vital records-Rules-Release of copies.
[2005 c 365 § 152; 1997 c 108 § 1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.085  Birth certificates suitable for display-Issuance-Fee-Disposition of funds.
[2004 c 53 § 1; 1987 c 351 § 6.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.090  Data required in birth certificates.
[1951 c 106 § 7; 1945 c 157 § 1; 1907 c 83 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6030.]
Repealed by 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 19.


70.58.095  New certificate of birth-Legitimation, paternity-Substitution for original-Inspection of original, when-When delayed registration required.
[2012 c 117 § 387; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 14; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 38; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 21.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.098  Information regarding credit report security freeze.
[2016 c 135 § 3.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.100  Supplemental report on name of child.
[1915 c 180 § 8; 1907 c 83 § 14; RRS § 6031.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.104  Reproductions of vital records-Disclosure of information for research purposes-Furnishing of birth and death records by local registrars.
[1991 c 96 § 4; 1987 c 223 § 2.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.107  Fees charged by department and local registrars.
[2007 c 200 § 2; 2007 c 91 § 2. Prior: 2003 c 272 § 1; 2003 c 241 § 1; 1997 c 223 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 343; 1988 c 40 § 1; 1987 c 223 § 3.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.110  Delayed registration of births-Authorized.
[1953 c 90 § 2; 1943 c 176 § 1; 1941 c 167 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6011-1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.120  Delayed registration of births-Application-Evidence required.
[1961 ex.s. c 5 § 9; 1953 c 90 § 3; 1943 c 176 § 2; 1941 c 167 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6011-2.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.130  Delayed registration of births-Where registered-Copy as evidence.
[1961 ex.s. c 5 § 10; 1953 c 90 § 4; 1951 c 106 § 2; 1943 c 176 § 4; 1941 c 167 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6011-4.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.140  Delayed registration of births — Appeal as to prior births.
[1943 c 176 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6011-5.]
Repealed by 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 19.


70.58.145  Order establishing record of birth when delayed registration not available-Procedure.
[2012 c 117 § 388; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 20.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.150  "Fetal death," "evidence of life," defined.
[1961 ex.s. c 5 § 11; 1945 c 159 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6024-5.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.160  Certificate of death or fetal death required.
[2005 c 365 § 153; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 12; 1945 c 159 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6024-1. Prior: 1915 c 180 § 4; 1907 c 83 § 5.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.170  Certificate of death or fetal death-By whom filed.
[2009 c 231 § 2; 2005 c 365 § 154; 2000 c 133 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 162 § 1; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 13; 1945 c 159 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6024-2.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.175  Certificate of death-Domestic partnership information.
[2007 c 156 § 32.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.180  Certificate when no physician, physician's assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner in attendance-Legally accepted cause of death.
[2009 c 231 § 3; 2005 c 365 § 155; 2000 c 133 § 2; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 14; 1953 c 188 § 5; 1945 c 159 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6024-3. Prior: 1915 c 180 § 5; 1907 c 83 § 7.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.190  Permit to dispose of human remains when cause of death undetermined.
[2005 c 365 § 156; 1945 c 159 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6024-4.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.200  Forms of birth, death, marriage, and decrees of divorce, annulment, or separate maintenance certificates — Contents — Confidentiality.
[1979 ex.s. c 162 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 39; 1969 ex.s. c 279 § 2; 1967 c 26 § 10; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 15; 1945 c 159 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6024-6. Prior: 1907 c 83 § 6.]
Repealed by 1991 c 96 § 6.


70.58.210  Birth certificate upon adoption.
[1979 ex.s. c 101 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 40; 1943 c 12 § 1; 1939 c 133 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6013-1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.220  Recordation of illegitimate births when parents intermarry.
[1939 c 133 § 2; RRS § 6013-2.]
Repealed by 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 19.


70.58.230  Permits for burial, removal, etc., required-Removal to another district without permit, notice to registrar, fee.
[2009 c 231 § 4; 2005 c 365 § 157; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 16; 1915 c 180 § 3; 1907 c 83 § 4; RRS § 6021.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.

Notes:
Reviser's note:
RCW 70.58.230 was amended by 2019 c 432 § 30, effective May 1, 2020, without cognizance of its repeal by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. For rule of construction conerning sections amended and repealed in the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.


70.58.240  Duties of funeral directors.
[2009 c 231 § 5; 2005 c 365 § 158; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 17; 1915 c 180 § 6; 1907 c 83 § 8; RRS § 6025.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.250  Burial-transit permit-Requisites.
[2009 c 231 § 6; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 18; 1907 c 83 § 9; RRS § 6026.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.260  Burial grounds-Duties of individual in charge of the premises.
[2009 c 231 § 7; 2005 c 365 § 159; 1915 c 180 § 7; 1907 c 83 § 10; RRS § 6027.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.

Notes:
Reviser's note:
RCW 70.58.260 was amended by 2019 c 432 § 31, effective May 1, 2020, without cognizance of its repeal by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. For rule of consutrction concerning sections amended and repealed in the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.


70.58.270  Data on inmates of hospitals, etc.
[2012 c 117 § 389; 1907 c 83 § 16; RRS § 6033.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.280  Penalty.
[2003 c 53 § 353; 1915 c 180 § 12; 1907 c 83 § 21; RRS § 6038.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.290  Local registrar to furnish list of deceased voters.

Cross-reference section, decodified August 2004.


70.58.300  Registry for handicapped children — Purpose.
[1959 c 177 § 1.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.


70.58.310  Registry for handicapped children — To be established and maintained.
[1991 c 3 § 344; 1979 c 141 § 110; 1959 c 177 § 2.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.


70.58.320  Registry for handicapped children — Reports by physician of sentinel defects or disabling conditions — Reports by persons filling out birth certificate.
[1991 c 3 § 345; 1984 c 156 § 1; 1979 c 141 § 111; 1959 c 177 § 3.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.


70.58.322  Registry for handicapped children — "Sentinel birth defects" defined.
[1984 c 156 § 2.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.


70.58.324  Registry for handicapped children — Disclosure of children's identity — Requirements.
[1984 c 156 § 3.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.


70.58.330  Registry for handicapped children — Reports of physicians confidential — Exceptions.
[1984 c 156 § 4; 1959 c 177 § 4.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.


70.58.332  Information on sentinel birth defects and services for disabled.
[1984 c 156 § 5.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.


70.58.334  Committee to determine information to be prepared on sentinel birth defects and services.
[1984 c 156 § 6.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.


70.58.338  Monitoring of sentinel birth defect trends.
[1984 c 156 § 7.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.


70.58.340  Registry for handicapped children — Cooperation with private or public organizations or agencies — Contributions.
[1991 c 3 § 346; 1979 c 141 § 112; 1959 c 177 § 5.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.


70.58.350  Registry for handicapped children — Rules and regulations.
[1959 c 177 § 6.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.


70.58.380  Certificates for out-of-state marriage license requirements.
[1981 c 284 § 1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.390  Certificates of presumed death.
[2005 c 365 § 160; 1981 c 176 § 1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.400  Certificate of death-Presence of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
[2009 c 244 § 3.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


70.58.900  Construction-Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships-2009 c 521.
[2009 c 521 § 153.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.


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