Washington § 70.127.030 - Use of certain terms limited to licensees.

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§ 70.127.030. Use of certain terms limited to licensees.

It is unlawful for any person to use the words:
(1) "Home health agency," "home health care services," "visiting nurse services," "home health," or "home health services" in its corporate or business name, or advertise using such words unless licensed to provide those services under this chapter;
(2) "Hospice agency," "hospice," "hospice services," "hospice care," or "hospice care center" in its corporate or business name, or advertise using such words unless licensed to provide those services under this chapter;
(3) "Home care agency," "home care services," or "home care" in its corporate or business name, or advertise using such words unless licensed to provide those services under this chapter; or
(4) "In-home services agency," "in-home services," or any similar term to indicate that a person is a home health, home care, hospice care center, or hospice agency in its corporate or business name, or advertise using such words unless licensed to provide those services under this chapter.
[ 2000 c 175 s 3; 1988 c 245 s 4.]

Notes

Effective date—2000 c 175: See note following RCW 70.127.010.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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