Washington § 70.97.040 - Rights of residents.

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§ 70.97.040. Rights of residents.

Every person who is a resident of an enhanced services facility shall be entitled to all of the rights set forth in chapter 70.129 RCW.
[ 2021 c 65 s 4. Prior: 2020 c 312 s 730; 2020 c 278 s 3; 2013 c 23 s 179; 2005 c 504 s 406.]

Notes

Effective date—2021 c 65 s 4: "Section 4 of this act takes effect January 1, 2022." [ 2021 c 65 s 5.]
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
Findings—Intent—Severability—Application—Construction—Captions, part headings, subheadings not law—Adoption of rules—Effective dates—2005 c 504: See notes following RCW 71.05.027.
Alphabetization—Correction of references—2005 c 504: See note following RCW 71.05.020.

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