§ 71.12.455. Definitions
As used in this chapter, "establishment" and "institution" mean and include every private or county or municipal hospital, including public hospital districts, sanitarium, home, or other place receiving or caring for any mentally ill, mentally incompetent person, or chemically dependent person.
[2001 c 254 § 1; 2000 c 93 § 21; 1977 ex.s. c 80 § 43; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.455. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 53; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-52a. Formerly RCW 71.12.010, part.]
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Purpose -- Intent -- Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.
Sections: 71.12.455 71.12.460 71.12.470 71.12.480 71.12.485 71.12.490 71.12.500 71.12.510 71.12.520 71.12.530 71.12.540 71.12.550 71.12.560 71.12.570 71.12.590 Next
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