A directive does not limit any authority otherwise provided in Title 10, 70, or 71 RCW, or any other applicable state or federal laws to detain a person, take a person into custody, or to admit, retain, or treat a person in a health care facility.
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Terms Used In Washington Code 71.32.240

  • 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
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