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Code · Washington · Title 70 — Public Health and Safety · Chapter 70.22

RCW 70.22.050

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To carry out the purpose of this chapter, the secretary of health may:
(1)Abate as nuisances breeding places for mosquitoes as defined in RCW 17.28.170 ;
(2)Acquire by gift, devise, bequest, lease, or purchase, real and personal property necessary or convenient for carrying out the purpose of this chapter;
(3)Make contracts, employ engineers, health officers, sanitarians, physicians, laboratory personnel, attorneys, and other technical or professional assistants;
(4)Publish information or literature; and
(5)Do any and all other things necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter: PROVIDED, That no program shall be permitted nor any action taken in pursuance thereof which may be injurious to the life or health of game or fish.
[ 1991 c 3 s 320 ; 1989 c 11 s 25 ; 1979 c 141 s 91 ; 1961 c 283 s 5 .]
Notes:
Severability — 1989 c 11: See note following RCW 9A.56.220 .
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