The public health services account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Moneys in the account may be expended only for maintaining and improving the health of Washington residents through the public health system. For purposes of this section, the public health system shall consist of the state board of health, the state department of health, and local health departments and districts. During the 2001-2003 biennium, moneys in the fund may also be used for costs associated with hepatitis C testing and treatment in correctional facilities.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 7 § 916; 2000 2nd sp.s. c 1 § 913; 1995 c 43 § 12; 1993 c 492 § 470.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—2001 2nd sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.320.110.
Severability—Effective date—2000 2nd sp.s. c 1: See notes following RCW 41.05.143.
Effective dates—Contingent effective dates—1995 c 43: See note following RCW 70.05.030.
Severability—1995 c 43: See note following RCW 43.70.570.