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Code · Washington · Title 72 — State Institutions · Chapter 72.68

RCW 72.68.001

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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1)"Department" means the department of corrections.
(2)"Private correctional entity" means a for-profit contractor or for-profit vendor who provides services relating to the ownership, management, or administration of security services of a correctional facility for the incarceration of persons.
(3)"Secretary" means the secretary of corrections.
[ 2020 c 318 s 6 ; 1981 c 136 s 114 .]
Notes:
Findings — Intent — Construction — Effective date — 2020 c 318: See notes following RCW 72.68.110 .
Effective date — 1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900 .
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