The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(1) “Department” means the department of health.

(2) “Secretary” means the secretary of the department of health or his or her designee.

(3) “Tuberculosis control” refers to the procedures administered in the counties for the control, prevention, and treatment of tuberculosis.

Finding—Severability—1999 c 172: See notes following RCW 70.28.010.