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Code · Washington · Title 70 — Public Health and Safety · Chapter 70.128

RCW 70.128.030

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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2505-S.SL ) ***
The following residential facilities shall be exempt from the operation of this chapter:
(1)Nursing homes licensed under chapter 18.51 RCW;
(2)Assisted living facilities licensed under chapter 18.20 RCW;
(3)Facilities approved and certified under chapter 71A.22 RCW;
(4)Residential treatment centers for individuals with mental illness licensed under chapter 71.24 RCW;
(5)Hospitals licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW;
(6)Homes for individuals with developmental disabilities licensed under chapter 74.15 RCW; and
(7)A medical foster home, as defined in 38 C.F.R. 17.73, that is under the oversight and annually reviewed by the United States department of veterans affairs in which care is provided exclusively to three or fewer veterans, and its caregivers are in compliance with applicable state laws including any required training, certification, and background checks.
[ 2025 c 108 s 1 ; 2012 c 10 s 55 ; 1989 c 427 s 17 .]
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Application — 2012 c 10: See note following RCW 18.20.010 .
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