(1) An order issued by a local health officer in accordance with this chapter shall constitute the duly authorized application of lawful rules adopted by the board and must be enforced by all police officers, sheriffs, constables, and all other officers and employees of any political subdivisions within the jurisdiction of the health department in accordance with RCW
43.20.050.
(2) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any lawful rule adopted by the board is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor punishable under RCW
70.05.120.
(3) Any person who fails or refuses to obey any lawful order issued by any local health officer is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor punishable under RCW
70.05.120.
(4) Any person who violates or fails to comply with a health order issued under RCW
70.24.024 to a person with a sexually transmitted disease who is engaging in behaviors endangering the public health is guilty of a gross misdemeanor as described in RCW
70.24.025.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
70.24.130. WSR 22-06-061, § 246-100-070, filed 2/25/22, effective 3/28/22. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 (2)(d),
70.05.050, and
70.05.060. WSR 03-05-048, § 246-100-070, filed 2/13/03, effective 2/13/03.]