Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.560 (2026)

Adoption of rules

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The department, the department of social and health services, and the authority shall adopt such rules as may be necessary to effectuate the intent and purposes of this chapter, which shall include but not be limited to evaluation of the quality of the program and facilities operating pursuant to this chapter, evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of such programs and facilities, and procedures and standards for licensing or certification and other action relevant to evaluation and treatment facilities, secure detoxification facilities, and approved substance use disorder treatment programs.

[ 2018 c 201 s 3025; 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 248; 1998 c 297 s 24; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 s 61.]

Notes:

Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.

Effective dates—2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.

Short title—Right of action—2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.

Effective dates—Severability—Intent—1998 c 297: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2008–2008 · leading case: Pierce Cnty. v. State, 185 P.3d 594 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

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Pierce Cnty. v. State, 185 P.3d 594 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “See RCW 71.05.560 (granting authority to adopt rules to effectuate the purpose and intent of the Involuntary Treatment Act); RCW 71.”

Pierce Cnty. v. State, 144 Wash. App. 783 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “See RCW 71.05.560 (granting authority to adopt rules to effectuate the purpose and intent of the Involuntary Treatment Act); RCW 71.”

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