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Code · Washington · Title 74 — Public Assistance · Chapter 74.04

RCW 74.04.290

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In carrying out any of the provisions of this title, the secretary, the director, county administrators, hearing examiners, or other duly authorized officers of the department or authority shall have power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and compel the production of such papers, books, records and documents as they may deem relevant to the performance of their duties. Subpoenas issued under this power shall be under RCW 43.20A.605 .
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 s 68 ; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 s 22 ; 1979 ex.s. c 171 s 2 ; 1979 c 141 s 305 ; 1969 ex.s. c 173 s 2 ; 1959 c 26 s 74.04.290 . Prior: 1939 c 216 s 26 ; RRS s 10007-126a.]
Notes:
Effective date — Findings — Intent — Report — Agency transfer — References to head of health care authority — Draft legislation — 2011 1st sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 74.09.010 .
Severability — 1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW 26.09.060 .
Severability — 1979 ex.s. c 171: See note following RCW 74.20.300 .
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