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 Dentistry is Chapter RCW 18.32, Dental Professionals is Chapter RCW 18.260 and Dental Hygienists is Chapter RCW 18.29.
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 70.02 |
Medical Records-Health Care Information Access and Disclosure |
| RCW 74.34 |
Abuse of Vulnerable Adults |
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:
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