Admissions to facility. (Effective June 30, 2027.)
RCW 70.30.061
in effectAny person residing in the state and needing treatment for tuberculosis may apply in person to the local health officer or to any licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed physician assistant for examination and if that health care provider has reasonable cause to believe that the person is suffering from tuberculosis in any form he or she may apply to the local health officer or designee for admission of the person to an appropriate facility for the care and treatment of tuberculosis.
Any person residing in the state and needing treatment for tuberculosis may apply in person to the local health officer or to any licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed physician assistant for examination and if that health care provider has reasonable cause to believe that the person is suffering from tuberculosis in any form he or she may apply to the local health officer or designee for admission of the person to an appropriate facility for the care and treatment of tuberculosis.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.30&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026