Revised Code of Washington
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Chapter 70.45 RCW
ACQUISITION OF NONPROFIT HOSPITALS
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Sections
70.45.010Legislative findings.
70.45.020Definitions.
70.45.030Department approval requiredApplicationFees.
70.45.040ApplicationsDeficienciesPublic notice.
70.45.050Public hearings.
70.45.060Attorney general review and opinionDepartment review and decisionAdjudicative proceedings.
70.45.070Department reviewCriteria to safeguard charitable assets.
70.45.080Department reviewCriteria for continued existence of accessible, affordable health care.
70.45.090Approval of acquisition requiredInjunctions.
70.45.100ComplianceDepartment authorityHearingsRevocation or suspension of hospital licenseReferral to attorney general for action.
70.45.110Authority of attorney general to ensure compliance.
70.45.120Acquisitions completed before July 27, 1997, not subject to this chapter.
70.45.130Common law and statutory authority of attorney general.
70.45.140Rule-making and contracting authority.