70.22.050 - Powers and duties of secretary.

Powers and duties of secretary.

To carry out the purpose of this chapter, the secretary of health may:

     (1) Abate as nuisances breeding places for mosquitoes as defined in RCW 17.28.170;

     (2) Acquire by gift, devise, bequest, lease, or purchase, real and personal property necessary or convenient for carrying out the purpose of this chapter;

     (3) Make contracts, employ engineers, health officers, sanitarians, physicians, laboratory personnel, attorneys, and other technical or professional assistants;

     (4) Publish information or literature; and

     (5) Do any and all other things necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter: PROVIDED, That no program shall be permitted nor any action taken in pursuance thereof which may be injurious to the life or health of game or fish.

[1991 c 3 § 320; 1989 c 11 § 25; 1979 c 141 § 91; 1961 c 283 § 5.]

Notes: Severability -- 1989 c 11: See note following RCW 9A.56.220.