RCW 70.30.061
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Any person residing in the state and needing treatment for tuberculosis may apply in person to the local health officer or to any licensed physician, *advanced registered nurse practitioner, or licensed physician assistant for examination and if that health care provider has reasonable cause to believe that the person is suffering from tuberculosis in any form he or she may apply to the local health officer or designee for admission of the person to an appropriate facility for the care and treatment of tuberculosis.
[ 1999 c 172 s 5 ; 1973 1st ex.s. c 213 s 1 ; 1972 ex.s. c 143 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.
Finding — Severability — 1999 c 172: See notes following RCW 70.28.010 .
RCW 70.30.061
Admissions to facility. (Effective June 30, 2027.)
Any person residing in the state and needing treatment for tuberculosis may apply in person to the local health officer or to any licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed physician assistant for examination and if that health care provider has reasonable cause to believe that the person is suffering from tuberculosis in any form he or she may apply to the local health officer or designee for admission of the person to an appropriate facility for the care and treatment of tuberculosis.
[ 2025 c 58 s 5131 ; 1999 c 172 s 5 ; 1973 1st ex.s. c 213 s 1 ; 1972 ex.s. c 143 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 .
Finding — Severability — 1999 c 172: See notes following RCW 70.28.010 .