74.20A.280 - Department to respect privacy of recipients.

Department to respect privacy of recipients.

While discharging its responsibilities to enforce the support obligations of responsible parents, the department shall respect the right of privacy of recipients of public assistance and of other persons. Any inquiry about sexual activity shall be limited to that necessary to identify and locate possible fathers and to gather facts needed in the adjudication of parentage.

[1987 c 441 § 2; 1979 ex.s. c 171 § 23.]

Notes: Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 171: See note following RCW 74.20.300.