RCW 18.50.005
Definitions. (Effective until June 30, 2027.)
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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2023
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:
(1) "Advanced registered nurse practitioner" means an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.
(1) "*Advanced registered nurse practitioner" means an *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.
(2) "Department" means the department of health.
(2) "Department" means the department of health.
(3) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
(3) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
(4) "Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter.
(4) "Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter.
(5) "Naturopath" means a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW.
(5) "Naturopath" means a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW.
(6) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.
(6) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.
(7) "Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW.
(7) "Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.