Washington § 68.50.107 - State toxicological laboratory established — State toxicologist.

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§ 68.50.107. State toxicological laboratory established — State toxicologist.

There shall be established in conjunction with the chief of the Washington state patrol and under the authority of the state forensic investigations council a state toxicological laboratory under the direction of the state toxicologist whose duty it will be to perform all necessary toxicologic procedures requested by all coroners, medical examiners, and prosecuting attorneys. The state forensic investigations council, after consulting with the chief of the Washington state patrol and director of the bureau of forensic laboratory services, shall appoint a toxicologist as state toxicologist, who shall report to the director of the bureau of forensic laboratory services and the office of the chief of the Washington state patrol. Toxicological services shall be funded by disbursement from the spirits, beer, and wine restaurant; spirits, beer, and wine private club; spirits, beer, and wine nightclub; spirits, beer, and wine VIP airport lounge; and sports entertainment facility license fees as provided in RCW 66.08.180 and by appropriation from the death investigations account as provided in RCW 43.79.445.
[ 2011 c 325 s 9; 2009 c 271 s 11. Prior: 1999 c 281 s 13; 1999 c 40 s 8; 1995 c 398 s 10; 1986 c 87 s 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 16 s 10; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 84 s 1; 1970 ex.s. c 24 s 1; 1953 c 188 s 13. Formerly RCW 68.08.107.]

Notes

Effective date—1999 c 40: See note following RCW 43.103.010.
Effective date—1986 c 87: See note following RCW 66.08.180.
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 16: See RCW 43.103.901.
State forensic investigations council: Chapter 43.103 RCW.

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