1. (1) Caregivers must keep children and youth safe by:

   1. (a) Locking firearms, ammunition, and other weapons in a manner that is inaccessible to children;

   2. (b) Verifying lifesaving medications are accessible to them including, but not limited to:

      1. (i) Inhalers;
      2. (ii) Epi-Pens; and
      3. (iii) Naloxone;

   3. (c) Making the following items inaccessible to them when there is a concern about unsafe access based on their age, development, and specific needs:

      1. (i) Prescription medications;

      2. (ii) Over-the-counter medications including, but not limited to:

         1. (A) Vitamins;
         2. (B) Herbal remedies; and
         3. (C) Pet medications;

      3. (iii) Substances including, but not limited to:

         1. (A) Alcohol;
         2. (B) Marijuana;
         3. (C) Nicotine; and
         4. (D) Other drugs or paraphernalia; and

      4. (iv) Toxic materials including, but not limited to:

         1. (A) Cleaning products; and
         2. (B) Mechanical fluids, including motor oil or antifreeze.
2. (2) The department will provide locking mechanisms if needed.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34, 74.13, 74.15 RCW, and 45 C.F.R. ss 1355 and 1356. WSR 25-12-071, s 110-149-0190, filed 5/30/25, effective 6/30/25.]