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70.26.010  <<  70.26.020 >>   70.26.030

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RCW 70.26.020

Definitions.

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Department" means the department of health.
(2) "Local health jurisdiction" means a local health department as established under chapter 70.05 RCW, a combined city-county health department as established under chapter 70.08 RCW, or a health district established under chapter 70.05 or 70.46 RCW.
(3) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health.