Washington § 70.54.150 - Physicians not subject to disciplinary action for prescribing or administering laetrile — Conditions.

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§ 70.54.150. Physicians not subject to disciplinary action for prescribing or administering laetrile — Conditions.

No physician may be subject to disciplinary action by any entity of either the state of Washington or a professional association for prescribing or administering amygdalin (Laetrile) to a patient under his/her care who has requested the substance after having been given sufficient information in writing to make an informed decision.
It is not the intent of this section to shield a physician from acts or omissions which otherwise would constitute unprofessional conduct.
[ 1986 c 259 s 150; 1977 ex.s. c 122 s 3.]

Notes

Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.

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

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