For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless stated, words used in the singular may be read in the plural.
(1) "Advertise" means to announce publicly by any form of media in order to aid directly or indirectly in the sale of a commodity or service.
(2) "Animal" means any species normally recognized as treatable by veterinary medicine.
(3) "Controlled substances" as defined in RCW
69.50.101.
(4) "Department" means the department of health.
(6) "Health certificate" means a document prepared pursuant to law and which attests to the fact that an animal is in a certain state of health.
(7) "Patient" means any animal under the care and treatment of a veterinarian.
(8) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health.
(9) "Veterinary board of governors" is that board appointed by the governor pursuant to chapter
18.92 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
18.92.030. WSR 93-08-029 (Order 353B), § 246-933-010, filed 3/30/93, effective 4/30/93; WSR 91-24-098 (Order 221B), § 246-933-010, filed 12/4/91, effective 1/4/92; WSR 91-02-060 (Order 108B), recodified as § 246-933-010, filed 12/28/90, effective 1/31/91; Order PL 179, § 308-150-005, filed 11/27/74.]