In addition to the definitions contained in RCW
70.245.010, the following definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Act" means the "Washington Death with Dignity Act" or Initiative Measure No. 1000 as adopted by the voters on November 4, 2008, codified as chapter
70.245 RCW, and as amended.
(2) "Department" means the department of health.
[Statutory Authority: 2023 c 38 and chapter
70.245 RCW. WSR 23-17-071, § 246-978-010, filed 8/14/23, effective 9/14/23. Statutory Authority: Chapter
70.245 RCW. WSR 09-06-010, § 246-978-010, filed 2/20/09, effective 3/5/09.]