Washington Code 70.05.010 – Definitions
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For the purposes of chapters 70.05 and 70.46 RCW and unless the context thereof clearly indicates to the contrary:
Terms Used In Washington Code 70.05.010
- 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
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
(1) “Local health departments” means the county or district which provides public health services to persons within the area.
(2) “Local health officer” means the legally qualified physician who has been appointed as the health officer for the county or district public health department.
(3) “Local board of health” means the county or district board of health.
(4) “Health district” means all the territory consisting of one or more counties organized pursuant to the provisions of chapters 70.05 and 70.46 RCW.
(5) “Department” means the department of health.
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—1993 c 492: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
Severability—1967 ex.s. c 51: “If any provision of this act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.” [ 1967 ex.s. c 51 § 24.]