Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 70 Public Health And Safety - Section 70.01.010 Cooperation with federal government -- Construction

§ 70.01.010. Cooperation with federal government -- Construction

In furtherance of the policy of this state to cooperate with the federal government in the public health programs, the department of social and health services shall adopt such rules and regulations as may become necessary to entitle this state to participate in federal funds unless the same be expressly prohibited by law. Any section or provision of the public health laws of this state which may be susceptible to more than one construction shall be interpreted in favor of the construction most likely to satisfy federal laws entitling this state to receive federal funds for the various programs of public health.

[1985 c 213 § 14; 1969 ex.s. c 25 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 102 § 12.]

Notes:
     Savings -- Effective date -- 1985 c 213: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.

     Severability -- 1967 ex.s. c 102: See note following RCW 43.70.130.

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