RCW 70.26.020Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) 'Department' means the department of health.(2) 'Local health jurisdiction' means a local health department as established under chapter 70.05 RCW, a combined city-county health department as established under chapter 70.08 RCW, or a health district established under chapter 70.05 or 70.46 RCW.(3) 'Secretary' means the secretary of the department of health.[ 2006 c 63 s 2.]
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