The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

Terms Used In Washington Code 18.92.015

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(1) “Board” means the Washington state veterinary board of governors.
(2) “Department” means the department of health.
(3) “Secretary” means the secretary of the department of health.
(4) “Veterinary medication clerk” means a person who has satisfactorily completed a board-approved training program developed in consultation with the pharmacy quality assurance commission and designed to prepare persons to perform certain nondiscretionary functions defined by the board and used in the dispensing of legend and nonlegend drugs (except controlled substances as defined in or under chapter 69.50 RCW) associated with the practice of veterinary medicine.
(5) “Veterinary technician” means a person who is licensed by the board upon meeting the requirements of RCW 18.92.128.

NOTES:

Captions not law1991 c 332: See note following RCW 18.130.010.