Pending the results of an investigation provided for under RCW 43.70.170, the secretary may issue an order prohibiting the disposition or sale of any food or other item involved in the investigation. The order of the secretary shall not be effective for more than fifteen days without the commencement of a legal action as provided for under RCW 43.70.190.
RCW 43.70.180
Threat to public health—Order prohibiting sale or disposition of food or other items pending investigation.
Known as the Head Injury Prevention Act
The act spans §§ 43–43 (151 sections).
1989 1st ex.s. c 9 s 257; 1979 c 141 s 54; 1967 ex.s. c 102 s 4
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.