Section 246-812-010. Definitions.

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

(1) "Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome" or "AIDS" means the clinical syndrome of HIV-related illness as defined by the board of health by rule.

(2) "Approval" and "accreditation" are used interchangeably with reference to sanctioning of courses.

(3) "Board" means the Washington state board of denturists.

(4) "Bruxism" means the excessive grinding of the teeth and/or excessive clenching of the jaw.

(5) "Department" means the department of health.

(6) "Office on AIDS" means that section within the department of health with jurisdiction over public health matters as defined in chapter 70.24 RCW.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.30 RCW and 2013 c 171. WSR 14-24-033, § 246-812-010, filed 11/24/14, effective 12/25/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.065. WSR 03-12-061, § 246-812-010, filed 6/2/03, effective 7/3/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.070(3). Readopted by WSR 98-20-068, § 246-812-010, filed 10/2/98, effective 11/2/98; WSR 95-22-062, § 246-812-010, filed 10/30/95, effective 11/30/95.]

Chapter 18.30 RCW and 2013 c 171. WSR 14-24-033, § 246-812-010, filed 11/24/14, effective 12/25/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.065. WSR 03-12-061, § 246-812-010, filed 6/2/03, effective 7/3/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.070(3). Readopted by WSR 98-20-068, § 246-812-010, filed 10/2/98, effective 11/2/98; WSR 95-22-062, § 246-812-010, filed 10/30/95, effective 11/30/95.