Washington § 70.01.010 - Cooperation with federal government — Construction.

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§ 70.01.010. Cooperation with federal government — Construction.

In furtherance of the policy of this state to cooperate with the federal government in the public health programs, the department of health, the state board of health, and the health care authority shall adopt such rules as may become necessary to entitle this state to participate in federal funds unless expressly prohibited by law. Any section or provision of the public health laws of this state which may be susceptible to more than one construction shall be interpreted in favor of the construction most likely to satisfy federal laws entitling this state to receive federal funds for the various programs of public health.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 s 81; 2011 c 27 s 3; 1985 c 213 s 14; 1969 ex.s. c 25 s 1; 1967 ex.s. c 102 s 12.]

Notes

Effective date—Findings—Intent—Report—Agency transfer—References to head of health care authority—Draft legislation—2011 1st sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 74.09.010.
Savings—Effective date—1985 c 213: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
Severability—1967 ex.s. c 102: See note following RCW 43.70.130.

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