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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 18.50.005: Definitions.

    Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:

         (1) "Department" means the department of health.

         (2) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.

         (3) "Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter.

         (4) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.

    [1991 c 3 § 102; 1987 c 467 § 1; 1981 c 53 § 2.]

Notes:
         Effective date -- 1981 c 53: "Sections 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 through 17 of this act shall take effect January 15, 1982." [1981 c 53 § 19.]

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