RCW 18.108.005
Finding-Purpose- 2012 c 137 : "The legislature finds that protecting the public health and safety from the harms of human trafficking has become more difficult and complex, with severe consequences for the victims and the public. The purpose of this legislation is to provide additional tools so that the regulatory agency has authority to make reasonable inspections of the premises in which services subject to this chapter are being provided in order to determine whether the services are being provided in compliance with this chapter and to support state investigations of human trafficking and other illicit activity." [ 2012 c 137 § 1.]
Rules- 2012 c 137 : "The department of health shall adopt any rules necessary to implement this act." [ 2012 c 137 § 21.]
Effective date- 2012 c 137 : "Sections 1 through 19 of this act take effect July 1, 2013." [ 2012 c 137 § 22.]