Title 69 — Title 69 FOOD, DRUGS, COSMETICS, AND POISONS
31 chapters · 620 sections in this title.
RCW 69.60.010 Legislative findings.
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The legislature of the state of Washington finds that:(1) Accidental and purposeful ingestions of solid medication forms continue to be the most frequent cause of poisoning in our state;(2) Modern treatment is dependent upon knowing the ingredients of the ingestant;(3) The imprin…
RCW 69.60.020 Definitions.
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The terms defined in this section shall have the meanings indicated when used in this chapter.(1) "Commission" means the pharmacy quality assurance commission.(2) "Over-the-counter medication" means a drug that can be obtained without a prescription and is not restricted to use b…
RCW 69.60.030 Identification required.
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(1) No over-the-counter medication in solid dosage form may be manufactured or commercially distributed within this state unless it has clearly marked or imprinted on it an individual symbol, number, company name, words, letters, marking, or national drug code number identifying …
RCW 69.60.040 Imprint information—Publication—Availability.
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Each manufacturer shall publish and provide to the commission printed material which will identify each current imprint used by the manufacturer and the commission shall be notified of any change. This information shall be provided by the commission to all pharmacies licensed in …
RCW 69.60.050 Noncompliance—Contraband—Fine.
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(1) Any over-the-counter medication prepared or manufactured or offered for sale in violation of this chapter or implementing rules shall be contraband and subject to seizure, in the same manner as contraband legend drugs under RCW 69.41.060.(2) A purveyor who fails to comply wit…
RCW 69.60.060 Rules.
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The commission shall have authority to promulgate rules for the enforcement and implementation of this chapter.[ 2013 c 19 s 119; 1989 c 247 s 6.]
RCW 69.60.070 Imprinting requirements—Retailers and wholesalers.
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All over-the-counter medications manufactured in, received by, distributed to, or shipped to any retailer or wholesaler in this state after January 1, 1994, shall meet the requirements of this chapter. No over-the-counter medication may be sold to a consumer in this state after J…
RCW 69.60.080 Exemptions—Application by manufacturer.
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The commission, upon application of a manufacturer, may exempt an over-the-counter drug from the requirements of chapter 69.60 RCW on the grounds that imprinting is infeasible because of size, texture, or other unique characteristics.[ 2013 c 19 s 120; 1989 c 247 s 8.]
RCW 69.60.090 Implementation of federal system—Termination of state system.
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Before January 1, 1994, the commission will consult with the state toxicologist to determine whether the federal government has established a legally enforceable system that is substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter that govern the imprinting of solid dosage…
RCW 69.60.901 Effective date—1993 c 135.
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This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [April 30, 1993].[ 1993 c 135 s 5.]