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Chapter 18.46 RCW

BIRTHING CENTERS

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 18.46.005Purpose.
HTMLPDF 18.46.010Definitions.
HTMLPDF 18.46.020License required.
HTMLPDF 18.46.030Application for license—Fee.
HTMLPDF 18.46.040License—Issuance—Renewal—Limitations—Display.
HTMLPDF 18.46.050Actions against license—Notice.
HTMLPDF 18.46.056Cease and desist notices—Adjudicative proceedings—Penalties.
HTMLPDF 18.46.060Rules.
HTMLPDF 18.46.070Rules—Time for compliance.
HTMLPDF 18.46.080Inspections—Approval of new facilities—State licensure survey.
HTMLPDF 18.46.090Information confidential.
HTMLPDF 18.46.110Fire protection—Duties of chief of the Washington state patrol.
HTMLPDF 18.46.120Operating without license—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 18.46.130Operating without license—Injunction.
HTMLPDF 18.46.140Application of chapter to birthing centers operated by certain religious organizations.
HTMLPDF 18.46.150Down syndrome—Parent information.

Notes:

Abortion: Chapter 9.02 RCW.
Crimes relating to pregnancy and childbirth: RCW 9A.32.060.
Registration of live birth: Chapter 70.58A RCW.