Washington Code 70.127.030 – Use of certain terms limited to licensees
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It is unlawful for any person to use the words:
Terms Used In Washington Code 70.127.030
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(1) “Home health agency,” “home health care services,” “visiting nurse services,” “home health,” or “home health services” in its corporate or business name, or advertise using such words unless licensed to provide those services under this chapter;
(2) “Hospice agency,” “hospice,” “hospice services,” “hospice care,” or “hospice care center” in its corporate or business name, or advertise using such words unless licensed to provide those services under this chapter;
(3) “Home care agency,” “home care services,” or “home care” in its corporate or business name, or advertise using such words unless licensed to provide those services under this chapter; or
(4) “In-home services agency,” “in-home services,” or any similar term to indicate that a person is a home health, home care, hospice care center, or hospice agency in its corporate or business name, or advertise using such words unless licensed to provide those services under this chapter.
NOTES:
Effective date—2000 c 175: See note following RCW 70.127.010.