Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
LABORATORY
Chapter 246-650 - Newborn screening
Section 246-650-990 - Screening charge
The department has authority under RCW 43.20B.020 to require a reasonable charge from parents, guardians, or responsible parties for the costs of newborn screening. The charge is to be collected through the facility where the specimen was obtained.
Statutory Authority: RCW 70.83.040. 99-20-036, § 246-650-990, filed 9/29/99, effective 10/30/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20B.020. 92-02-018 (Order 224), § 246-650-990, filed 12/23/91, effective 1/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-650-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 70.83.050. 87-11-040 (Order 303), § 248-103-030, filed 5/18/87.