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71.34.530 Outpatient treatment of adolescent.

WA Rev Code § 71.34.530 (2019) (N/A)
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RCW 71.34.530 Outpatient treatment of adolescent.

Any adolescent may request and receive outpatient treatment without the consent of the adolescent's parent. Parental authorization, or authorization from a person who may consent on behalf of the minor pursuant to RCW 7.70.065, is required for outpatient treatment of a minor under the age of thirteen.

[ 2019 c 381 § 6; 2006 c 93 § 4; 1998 c 296 § 12; 1995 c 312 § 52; 1985 c 354 § 3. Formerly RCW 71.34.030.]

NOTES:

Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.

Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.

Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.

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