Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 70.44.460 (2026)

Rural public hospital district defined

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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definition in this section applies throughout RCW 70.44.450.

"Rural public hospital district" means a public hospital district authorized under chapter 70.44 RCW whose geographic boundaries do not include a city with a population greater than fifty thousand.

[ 2011 c 95 s 1; 1992 c 161 s 2.]

Notes:

Intent—1992 c 161: See note following RCW 70.44.450.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2013–2013 · leading case: Skagit Cnty. Pub. Hosp. Dist. No. 304 v. Skagit Cnty. Pub. Hosp. Dist. No. 1, 305 P.3d 1079 (Wash. 2013).

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Skagit Cnty. Pub. Hosp. Dist. No. 304 v. Skagit Cnty. Pub. Hosp. Dist. No. 1, 305 P.3d 1079 (Wash. 2013). “RCW 70.44.460. ¶4 This dispute arose when Skagit Valley acquired Skagit Valley Medical Center’s (SVMC) medical practice.”

Skagit Cnty. Pub. Hosp. Dist. No. 304 v. Skagit Cnty. Pub. Hosp. Dist. No. 1 (Wash. 2013). “RCW 70.44.460. This dispute arose when Skagit Valley acquired Skagit Valley Medical Center's (SVMC) medical practice.”

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