Wash. Rev. Code § 70.02.300

Current through 2024
Section 70.02.300 - Sexually transmitted diseases-Required statement upon disclosure

Whenever disclosure is made of information and records related to sexually transmitted diseases pursuant to this chapter, except for RCW 70.02.050(1)(a) and 70.02.220 (2) (a) and (b) and (7), it must be accompanied by a statement in writing which includes the following or substantially similar language: "This information has been disclosed to you from records whose confidentiality is protected by state law. State law prohibits you from making any further disclosure of it without the specific written authorization of the person to whom it pertains, or as otherwise permitted by state law. A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is NOT sufficient for this purpose." An oral disclosure must be accompanied or followed by such a notice within ten days.

RCW 70.02.300

2013 c 200 § 14.

Effective date- 2013 c 200 : See note following RCW 70.02.010.