The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
- (1) "Health carrier" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 70.290.010.
- (2) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health.
- (3) "Third-party administrator" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 70.290.010.
- (4) "Washington vaccine association" or "association" means the association created under chapter 70.290 RCW. The association collects and remits adequate funds from health carriers and third-party administrators for the cost of vaccines provided to certain children in Washington state.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.290.060 and chapter 70.290 RCW. WSR 14-13-101, § 246-120-020, filed 6/17/14, effective 7/18/14.]