Authority of the local health officer.
To protect public health and respond to emergency situations, the local health officer may:
(1) Impose additional requirements for the handling, care, transport, or disposition of human remains; or
(2) Suspend any requirements of this chapter.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
18.39.215. WSR 06-17-182, ยง 246-500-060, filed 8/23/06, effective 9/23/06.]