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Revised Code of Washington (RCW)

A statute or Revised Code of Washington (RCW) is written by the Washington State Legislature. Once legislation is signed by the Governor, it becomes law.

The site for RCWs is a searchable database on the Internet. You can also access the State Government Web Site at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of any RCW, you may contact your local public library or the Washington State Office of the Code Reviser at (360) 786-6777.

The RCW that relates to Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry is RCW 18.92

Other relevant RCWs are:

RCW 18.130 Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act
RCW 26.44.030 Abuse of Children and Adult Dependent Persons
RCW 34.05 Administrative Procedures Act
RCW 42.17 Public Disclosure
RCW 74.34 Abuse of Vulnerable Adults
RCW 69.41 Legend Drugs-Prescription Drugs
RCW 69.50 Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RCW 43.185a.010 Affordable Housing Programs
RCW 16.52.010 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
RCW 16.36 Animal Health

Washington Administrative Code (WAC)

A rule or Washington Administrative Code (WAC) is written to provide interpretive support for the individuals or entities to whom the rule applies. Department of Health rules are written and adopted by a Board or Commission or the Secretary of the Department of Health. Rules or WACs carry the full force of the law.

WACs are available on the State Government Web Site at http://slc.leg.wa.gov or you may contact your local public library or the Washington State Office of the Code Reviser at (360) 786-6777.

The WACs that relate to:

WAC 246-12 Administrative Procedures and Requirements for Credentialed Health Care Providers
WAC 246-15 Whistleblower Complaints in Health Care Settings
WAC 246-933 Veterinary Board of Governors
WAC 246-935 Veterinary Technicians
WAC 246-937 Registered Veterinary Medication Clerks
WAC 16-54 Animal Importation
WAC 16-86 Cattle and Bison Diseases in Washington State
WAC 16-70 Animal Diseases–Reporting
WAC 16-71 Equine Infectious Anemia
WAC 232-12 Permanent Regulations (Fish and Wildlife)
WAC 246-101 Notifiable Conditions

 

 

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