This page includes a complete list of all policy and interpretive statements in effect and active, as well as repealed statements, for the past 12 months. It is updated twice a month.
The Title column can be sorted ascending and descending by clicking on the small triangle next to the Title heading, or you can use the search bar at the top of the list. To use the search, enter key terms for the policy or statement you are looking to locate. For example, if you enter "drinking water" in the search box, all policies or interpretive statements with that exact phrase in their titles will appear at the top of the list. If you aren't finding what you're looking for, try single words—such as just "drinking" or just "water"—to broaden your results.
- Key Definitions
- WAC: Washington Administrative Code, rules and regulations adopted by state agencies to implement laws passed by the Legislature.
WSR: Washington State Register, official publication of state agency rulemaking activity.
Effective Date: Date the rule was adopted or repealed.
Rule Status
- Adopted: Statement is issued and active.
- Repealed: Statement is no longer in effect or active.
| Title Sort descending | WAC | WSR | Status | Effective Date | Further Information | |
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| Abbreviated Coordinated Water System Plan Guidance Rescission | 26-03-053 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded an interpretive statement on abbreviated coordinated water system plans because it was outdated. Filed January 15, 2026, as WSR 26-03-053. |
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| Adequacy Responses for Group A Water Systems Rescission | WAC 246-294-040 | 26-04-054 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded a policy statement addressing adequacy responses for group A water systems due to adopted changes to WAC 246-294-040. Filed January 27, 2026, as WSR 26-04-054. |
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| AIDS Education Enforcement Policy Statement Rescission | 246-945 WAC | 25-16-046 | Repealed | The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission rescinded policy statement P005 filed as WSR 20-17-018 on enforcement of AIDS education and training requirements because recent legislation repealed those requirements in law. Filed as WSR 25-16-046. |
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| Alternative Water Supplies Rescission | 26-03-051 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded a policy statement addressing the provision of alternative water supplies because it was superseded by updated guidance. Filed January 15, 2026, as WSR 26-03-051. |
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| Approved Backflow Prevention Assemblies Rescission | WAC 246-290-490 | 26-04-052 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded an interpretive statement addressing approved backflow prevention assemblies due to adopted changes to WAC 246-290-490. Filed January 27, 2026, as WSR 26-04-052. |
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| Backflow Assembly Tester Professional Growth Period Rescission | WAC 246-292-095 | 26-04-056 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded a policy statement addressing backflow assembly tester professional growth period because it was outdated. Filed January 27, 2026, as WSR 26-04-056. |
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| Board of Naturopathy Rescission of Interpretive Statement BON 21-01 | 24-05-013 | Repealed | Rescission of Interpretive Statement BON 21-01, Continuing Education Pharmacology Documentation. Filed February 8, 2024. The board is rescinding this interpretive statement because the board has adopted amendments to WAC 246-836-080 Continuing competency program, that clarify what forms of documentation are acceptable to verify meeting the pharmacology continuing education requirements. Thus, the interpretive statement is no longer necessary. Individuals requiring information on this rule should contact Rachel Phipps, program manager, phone 564-233-1277, email naturopathy@doh.wa.gov. |
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| Board of Nursing Home Administrators Interpretive Statement BNHA25-01 – Use of Terms “Administrator-in-Training" and “Administrator Residency” | 246-843 WAC | 25-15-025 | Adopted | Clarifying that the Washington State Department of Health and the Board of Nursing Home Administrators consider the terms "Administrator-in-Training (AIT) program" and "administrator residency" to mean the same thing. Effective Date: July 15, 2025. Filed July 8, 2025, as WSR 25-15-025. |
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| Board of Optometry Continuing Education Policy Statement — Reporting of In-Person Hours for Year 2024 | 24-07-038 | Adopted | Policy Number: OD 24-01. Allowances for in-person continuing education for licensed optometrists who have a continuing education reporting date in year 2024. Effective Date: March 1, 2024. |
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| Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Policy Statement Rescission | 25-16-061 | Repealed | Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery rescinded policy statement OP22-01 filed as WSR 22-15-061 on telemedicine because it has been superseded by recent legislation. Filed July 31, 2025, as WSR 25-16-061. |
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| Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission Policy Statement CH-01-08-26 – 2026 FIFA World Cup Events in Washington | 26-05-018 | Adopted | The Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission’s (commission) will exercise discretion to allow chiropractors with another U.S. state, territory, or country license to provide chiropractic care to players and staff participating in and supporting Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup 2026 events in Washington state without holding a license in Washington or registering their intent to practice with the commission. Filed February 9, 2026, as WSR 26-05-018. |
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| Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission Policy Statement CH-11-17-22.2 – Licensure by Endorsement | WAC 246-808-135 | 24-18-055 | Adopted | Identifies the states and territories of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or providence of Canada with "substantially equivalent" licensing standards, allowing applicants to apply for licensure via endorsement. Effective Date: July 11, 2024. Filed August 28, 2024, as WSR 24-18-055. |
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| Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission Policy Statement CH-3-19-20B – Telehealth | 246-808 WAC | 24-18-051 | Adopted | The Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission (commission) developed this policy statement to address licensing requirements, standard of care and the role of the Effective Date: July 11, 2024. Filed August 28, 2024, as WSR 24-18-051. |
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| Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission Policy Statement — Waiver of Jurisprudence Examination for Certain Chiropractic License Applicants or Inactive License Holders | WAC 246-808-135, WAC 246-808-180, WAC 246-808-181 | 24-09-029 | Adopted | Policy Statement CH-24-03-014 (PDF). The Washington State Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission issued a policy statement stating that an Individual’s holding a chiropractic license in “inactive” status, and endorsement or expired credential reissuance applicants are not required to take and pass the jurisprudence examination if the applicant holds an active credential recognized as having substantially equivalent standards. Effective Date: March 14, 2023. |
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| Consumer Acceptance Related to Secondary Contaminants on Transient Noncommunity (TNC) Systems Rescission | WAC 246-290-320 | 26-04-051 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded an interpretive statement addressing consumer acceptance related to secondary contaminants on TNC systems due to adopted changes to WAC 246-290-320. Filed January 27, 2026, as WSR 26-04-051. |
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| Dental Quality Assurance Commission Application Requirements for Moderate Sedation Rescission | WAC 246-817-760 | 25-18-002 | Repealed | The Dental Quality Assurance Commission rescinded interpretive statement Dental-03, Application Requirements for Moderate Sedation with Parenteral Agents Permits, which was filed May 24, 2023, and published in WSR 23-12-003. Filed August 20, 2025, as WSR 25-18-002. |
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| Dental Quality Assurance Commission Novel Coronavirus Disease Vaccine Ordering and Administration Recission | 25-18-069 | Repealed | The Dental Quality Assurance Commission rescinded interpretive statement DQAC IS-02, Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine ordering and administration, which was filed January 28, 2021, and published as WSR 21-04-058. Filed August 28, 2025, as WSR 25-18-069. |
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| Dental Quality Assurance Commission Policy Statement HSQA DQAC 2025-01 on Pediatric Sedation Endorsement Effective Date | 246-817 WAC | 25-04-080 | Adopted | Extending the effective date for when a licensed dentist must have a pediatric sedation endorsement to administer moderate sedation with eternal agents or moderate sedation with parenteral agents to pediatric patients from January 1, 2025, to February 28, 2025. Effective Date: January 17, 2025. Filed February 3, 2025. |
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| Department of Health Policy Statement A.09.2 on Same Farm Exemption | WAC 246-290-010, WAC 246-291-010, 246- 358 WAC | 25-10-006 | Adopted | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) or designee should use the criteria in this policy to identify a water system that meets the criteria for a Same Farm Exemption (SFE), and their eligibility for the SFE. These include water systems that have four or fewer connections, all of which serve residences on the same farm. Filed April 24, 2025, as WSR 25-10-006. |
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| Department of Health, Dental Hygiene Program | 246-815 WAC | 24-02-026 | Adopted | Interpretive Statement – Health Equity Continuing Education for Dental Hygienists, HSQA OHP DH2301 Health equity continuing education (CE) requirements for Dental Hygienists under chapter 246-815 WAC. Training requirements in WAC 246-12-800 through WAC 246-12- |
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| Department of Health, Licensed Behavior Analysts and Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts Rescission | 246-805 WAC | 25-18-051 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded interpretive statement ABA 23-01, Health Equity Continuing Education for Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBA) and Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts (LABA). Filed August 27, 2025, as WSR 25-18-051. |
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| Discontinuing Water Service Because of a Cross-Connection Hazard Rescission | WAC 246-290-490 | 26-04-055 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded an interpretive statement addressing discontinuing water service because of a cross-connect hazard due to adopted changes to WAC 246-290-490. Filed January 27, 2026, as WSR 26-04-055. |
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| Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 1997 Application and Guidelines Rescission | WAC 246-296 | 26-04-062 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded these guidelines because rules addressing this topic were adopted in WAC 246-296. Filed January 27, 2026, as WSR 26-04-062. |
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| Electronic Prescription for a Controlled Substance Policy Statement P013 | WAC 246-945-346 | 24-24-054 | Adopted | This policy clarifies the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission's approach to enforcing timely transfers for initial dispensing of an electronic prescription for a controlled substance, if the failure to comply results from the licensee's use of National Council for Prescription Drug programs (NCPDP) SCRIPT standard version 2023011, as it relates to WAC 246-945-346. Effective Date: December 26, 2024. Filed November 26, 2024. |
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| Emergency Abortion Care in Hospitals Providing Emergency Services Policy Statement HSQA-24-01 | 24-13-083 | Adopted | The Washington State Department of Health issued a policy statement regarding health requirements for hospitals providing emergency services to provide immediate access to abortion services or secure transfer to another hospital. Effective Date: June 17, 2024. |
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| Emergency Medical Services Data Reporting Policy Statement WEMSIS24-01 | WAC 246-976-455 | 24-19-030 | Adopted | Postponing enforcement of data reporting requirements using the Washington Emergency Medical Services Information System (WEMSIS) for licensed ambulance and aid services (RCW 70.168.090, WAC 246-976-455). Effective Date: September 30, 2024. Filed September 9, 2024, as WSR 24-19-030. |
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| Examining Board of Psychology Interpretive Statement EBOP-20-01.2 Recission | WAC 246-924-010 | 25-20-060 | Repealed | The Examining Board of Psychology rescinded EBOP-20-01.2, Use of Telepsychology to Fulfill Experience Requirements during and following the COVID-19 Declared Emergency. Filed September 26, 2025. |
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| Examining Board of Psychology Interpretive Statement EBOP-22-01 Recission | WAC 246-924-046 | 25-20-066 | Repealed | The Examining Board of Psychology rescinded EBOP-22-01, Requirements for Educational Meetings Completed in lieu of Doctoral Residency - Applicants for psychology license. Filed September 26, 2025. |
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| Examining Board of Psychology Policy Statement EBOP-20-02.2 Recission | 246-924 WAC | 25-20-062 | Repealed | The Examining Board of Psychology rescinded EBOP-20-02.2, Virtual Supervision for Psychology Internships and Pre-internships during and following the COVID-19 Declared Emergency. Filed September 26, 2025. |
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| Examining Board of Psychology Policy Statement EBOP-21-01 Recission | 246-924 WAC | 25-20-065 | Repealed | The Examining Board of Psychology rescinded EBOP-21-01, Application of Supervised Experience Hours for Applicants of a Psychologist License When Only Partial Credit Applies. Filed September 26, 2025. |
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| Examining Board of Psychology Policy Statement EBOP-22-02 Recission | WAC 246-924-046 | 25-20-067 | Repealed | The Examining Board of Psychology rescinded EBOP-22-02, Supplemental Information Requirement for Applicants for Psychology License from Hybrid or Online Graduate Programs Filed September 26, 2025. |
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| Examining Board of Psychology Rescission of interpretive Statement WSR 12-08-020 | 246-924 WAC | 25-21-038 | Repealed | The Examining Board of Psychology rescinded interpretive statement WSR 12-08-020, Allowable coursework taken outside of the doctoral degree program, because rulemaking on this topic was recently completed. Filed October 8, 2025. |
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| Extension Process for Pharmacy Intern Renewal Limitations Policy Statement | WAC 246-945-155 | 24-06-018 | Adopted | This policy clarifies the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission’s renewal extension process for pharmacy interns who have reached the renewal limitation set in WAC 246-945-155(3). Policy number: P012. Effective Date: February 1, 2024. |
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| Hospital Staffing Committees Interpretive Statement | 24-07-061 | Adopted | Interpreting the requirements of RCW 70.41.420, which describes the establishment, composition, and responsibilities of hospital staffing committees. Interpretive Statement CHS-01-17-24. Effective Date: January 1, 2024 |
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| Hospital Staffing Committees Interpretive Statement CHS-01-17-24.2 | 24-14-022 | Adopted | The Washington State Department of Health's interpretation of RCW 70.41.420, as it relates to the establishment, composition, and responsibilities of hospital staffing committees. Effective Date: June 21, 2024. |
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| Hydraulic Connection Source Requirements Rescission | WAC 246-290-640 | 26-03-052 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded a policy statement related to deferred disinfection requirements for sources hydraulically connected to surface water because it is outdated and does not reflect current business practices. Filed January 15, 2026, as WSR 26-03-052. |
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| Interpretive Statement EHS-02-2026 – On-Site Sewage System (OSS) Requirements | WAC 246-272A-0200(6) | 26-07-092 | Adopted | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) adopted interpretive statement EHS-02-2026, Requirements for Privately Owned OSS Serving More than One Development, clarifying the interpretation of WAC 246-272A-0200(6) regarding privately owned on-site sewage systems serving more than one development. Effective Date: February 23, 2026. Filed March 18, 2026. |
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| Interpretive Statement EHS-03-2026 – Control and Disposition Over Unsafe or Unapproved Food in Retail Food Establishments | 246-215 WAC | 26-08-082 | Adopted | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) filed a notice of adoption for an interpretive statement regarding the disposition of unsafe or unapproved food under chapter 246-215 WAC. Effective Date: April 1, 2026. Filed March 31, 2026. |
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| Interpretive Statement Rescission – Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 1999 Application and Guidelines | 246-296 WAC | 26-07-083 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded an interpretive statement related to the 1999 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund application cycle because the guidance is now incorporated into chapter 246-296 WAC governing the loan program. Filed March 18, 2026. |
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| Interpretive Statement Rescission – Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 2000 Application and Guidelines | 246-296 WAC | 26-07-084 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded an interpretive statement related to the 2000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund application cycle because the guidance is now incorporated into chapter 246-296 WAC governing the loan program. Filed March 18, 2026. |
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| Interpretive Statement Rescission – Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 2001 Application and Guidelines | 246-296 WAC | 26-07-085 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded an interpretive statement related to the 2001 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund application cycle because the guidance is now incorporated into chapter 246-296 WAC governing the loan program. Filed March 18, 2026. |
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| Interpretive Statement Rescission – Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 2002 Application and Guidelines | 246-296 WAC | 26-07-086 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded an interpretive statement related to the 2002 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund application cycle because the guidance is now incorporated into chapter 246-296 WAC governing the loan program. Filed March 18, 2026. |
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| Interpretive Statement Rescission – Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 2003 Application and Guidelines | 246-296 WAC | 26-07-087 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded an interpretive statement related to the 2003 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund application cycle because the guidance is now incorporated into chapter 246-296 WAC governing the loan program. Filed March 18, 2026. |
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| Interpretive Statement Rescission – Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 2004 Application and Guidelines | 246-296 WAC | 26-07-088 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded an interpretive statement related to the 2004 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund application cycle because the guidance is now incorporated into chapter 246-296 WAC governing the loan program. Filed March 18, 2026. |
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| Interpretive Statement Rescission – Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 2005 Application and Guidelines | 246-296 WAC | 26-07-091 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded an interpretive statement related to the 2005 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund application cycle because the guidance is now incorporated into chapter 246-296 WAC governing the loan program. Filed March 18, 2026. |
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| Interpretive Statement Rescission – Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 2006 Application and Guidelines | 246-296 WAC | 26-07-089 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded an interpretive statement related to the 2006 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund application cycle because the guidance is now incorporated into chapter 246-296 WAC governing the loan program. Filed March 18, 2026. |
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| Interpretive Statement Rescission – Guidelines for Minimizing Bare Hand Contact With Ready-to-Eat Foods | 246-215 WAC | 26-07-090 | Repealed | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) rescinded an interpretive statement providing guidance to food service establishments and regulators regarding minimizing bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods due to updates to chapter 246-215 WAC and revisions to the FDA Food Code. Filed March 18, 2026. |
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| Medical Cannabis Consultant Training Policy Statement HSQA MC 2025-01 | WAC 246-72-100 | 25-16-050 | Adopted | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued policy statement HSQA MC 2025-01 clarifying how alternative training for medical cannabis consultants may meet regulatory requirements. Effective date: March 25, 2025. Filed July 30,2025. |
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| Methamphetamine Use in Transient Accommodations Interpretive Statement EHS-01-2024 | 246-360 WAC | 24-12-032 | Adopted | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued interpretive statement EHS-01-2024 advising local health officers on the application of chapter 64.44 RCW when personal use of methamphetamine is suspected in transient accommodations. Effective June 1, 2024. Filed as WSR 24-12-032 on May 29, 2024. |
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| Motor Carriers Access to Restroom Facilities Policy Statement OAS-01-2024 | 296-800 WAC | 24-22-135 | Adopted | Outlines the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) process to enforce RCW 70.54.500, Motor carriers – Access to restroom facilities. RCW 70.54.500 requires a shipper or consignee to provide access to a restroom to a motor carrier delivering goods to or picking goods up during normal business hours. Effective Date: July 1, 2024. Filed November 6, 2024. |