Revised Code of Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.70.010 (2026)
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As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:
(1) "Assessment" means the regular collection, analysis, and sharing of information about health conditions, risks, and resources in a community. Assessment activities identify trends in illness, injury, and death and the factors that may cause these events. They also identify environmental risk factors, community concerns, community health resources, and the use of health services. Assessment includes gathering statistical data as well as conducting epidemiologic and other investigations and evaluations of health emergencies and specific ongoing health problems;
(2) "Board" means the state board of health;
(3) "Department" means the department of health;
(4) "Policy development" means the establishment of social norms, organizational guidelines, operational procedures, rules, ordinances, or statutes that promote health or prevent injury, illness, or death; and
(5) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
Notes:
Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1964–2015 · leading case: Planned Parenthood v. Bloedow, 350 P.3d 660 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).
Planned Parenthood v. Bloedow, 350 P.3d 660 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015). “” See RCW 43.70.010. See http://www.doh.wa.gov/DataandStatisticalReports/VitalStatisticsandPopula tionData/AbortionPregnancy (last visited Apr.”
Alaska v. Baker, 390 P.2d 1009 (Wash. 1964). “tax for 1959 was imposed by Title 43, Alaska Statutes, § 43.70.010, et seq. It pertained entirely to the activities of the respondents in Alaska during that year.”
Jonathan Bloedow v. Planned Parenthood Of The Great Nw. (Wash. Ct. App. 2015). “" See RCW 43.70.010. 4 No. 71039-7-1/5 WAC 246-490-100 provides: Each hospital and facility where lawful induced abortions are performed during the first, second, or third trimester of pregnancy shall, on forms prescribed and supplied by the secretary, report to the department…”
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