Section 72.01.010. Powers and duties apply to department of social and health services and department of corrections—Joint exercise authorized.

As used in this chapter:

"Department" means the departments of social and health services and corrections; and

"Secretary" means the secretaries of social and health services and corrections.

The powers and duties granted and imposed in this chapter, when applicable, apply to both the departments of social and health services and corrections and the secretaries of social and health services and corrections for institutions under their control. A power or duty may be exercised or fulfilled jointly if joint action is more efficient, as determined by the secretaries.

[ 1981 c 136 § 66; 1979 c 141 § 142; 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 56; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.010. Prior: 1907 c 166 § 10; RRS § 10919. Formerly RCW 72.04.010.]

NOTES:

Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.

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

1981 c 136 § 66; 1979 c 141 § 142; 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 56; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.010. Prior: 1907 c 166 § 10; RRS § 10919. Formerly RCW 72.04.010.