Revised Code of Washington
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Chapter 18.46 RCW
BIRTHING CENTERS
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Sections
18.46.005Purpose.
18.46.010Definitions.
18.46.020License required.
18.46.030Application for licenseFee.
18.46.040LicenseIssuanceRenewalLimitationsDisplay.
18.46.050Actions against licenseNotice.
18.46.056Cease and desist noticesAdjudicative proceedingsPenalties.
18.46.060Rules.
18.46.070RulesTime for compliance.
18.46.080InspectionsApproval of new facilities.
18.46.090Information confidential.
18.46.110Fire protectionDuties of chief of the Washington state patrol.
18.46.120Operating without licensePenalty.
18.46.130Operating without licenseInjunction.
18.46.140Application of chapter to birthing centers operated by certain religious organizations.
18.46.150Down syndromeParent information.
NOTES:
Abortion: Chapter 9.02 RCW.
Crimes relating to pregnancy and childbirth: RCW 9A.32.060.
Registration of live birth: Chapter 70.58A RCW.