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Code · Washington · Title 18 — Businesses and Professions · Chapter 18.50

RCW 18.50.005

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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:
(1)"*Advanced registered nurse practitioner" means an *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.
(2)"Department" means the department of health.
(3)"Secretary" means the secretary of health.
(4)"Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter.
(5)"Naturopath" means a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW.
(6)"Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.
(7)"Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW.
[ 2022 c 289 s 1 ; 1991 c 3 s 102 ; 1987 c 467 s 1 ; 1981 c 53 s 2 .]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.
Effective date — 1981 c 53: "Sections 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 through 17 of this act shall take effect January 15, 1982." [ 1981 c 53 s 19 .]
RCW 18.50.005
Definitions. (Effective June 30, 2027.)
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:
(1)"Advanced practice registered nurse" means an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.
(2)"Department" means the department of health.
(3)"Secretary" means the secretary of health.
(4)"Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter.
(5)"Naturopath" means a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW.
(6)"Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.
(7)"Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW.
[ 2025 c 58 s 5071 ; 2022 c 289 s 1 ; 1991 c 3 s 102 ; 1987 c 467 s 1 ; 1981 c 53 s 2 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 2025 c 58 ss 5058-5170: See note following RCW 7.68.030 .
Explanatory note — 2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050 .
Effective date — 1981 c 53: "Sections 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 through 17 of this act shall take effect January 15, 1982." [ 1981 c 53 s 19 .]
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