"Department" defined.

"Department" for the purposes of this chapter shall mean the department of social and health services.

[1970 ex.s. c 18 § 59; 1959 c 28 § 72.06.010. Prior: 1957 c 272 § 9. Formerly RCW 43.28.040.]

Notes: Effective date -- Severability -- 1970 ex.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 43.20A.010.