These rules implement the prescription monitoring program, established by the legislature in chapter 70.225 RCW, as a means to promote the public health, safety, and welfare and to detect and prevent prescription drug abuse.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.225 RCW and 2007 c 259. WSR 11-16-041, § 246-470-001, filed 7/27/11, effective 8/27/11.]