5445-S AMH BACK H3117.1

SSB 5445 - H AMD TO HC COMM AMD (H-2935.1/97) 480 ADOPTED 4-11-97

By Representatives Backlund & Cody

    On page 9, after line 27 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 9.  The department of social and health services shall not impose civil fines authorized in RCW 18.88A.230 on facilities licensed under chapter 70.128 RCW.

    This section does not affect any other fines or disciplinary actions authorized to be imposed by the department for facilities licensed under chapter 70.128 RCW.

    This section expires July 1, 1999."

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