Washington § 71.24.640 - Standards for certification or licensure of evaluation and treatment facilities.

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§ 71.24.640. Standards for certification or licensure of evaluation and treatment facilities.

The secretary shall license or certify evaluation and treatment facilities that meet state minimum standards. The standards for certification or licensure of evaluation and treatment facilities by the department must include standards relating to maintenance of good physical and mental health and other services to be afforded persons pursuant to this chapter and chapters 71.05 and 71.34 RCW, and must otherwise assure the effectuation of the purposes of these chapters.
[ 2018 c 201 s 4054; 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 507.]

Notes

Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
Effective dates—2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.
Short title—Right of action—2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.

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