WAC 246-312-200. Public health care service district (also known as public hospital district)

(1) Prior to approving the acquisition of a public health care service district hospital, the district board of commissioners must obtain a written opinion from a qualified independent expert or the department of health as to whether or not the acquisition meets the review criteria in RCW 70.45.080 . (2) If requested by the district to conduct a review, the department will charge the district for the review costs as provided in the fee schedule (WAC 246-312-990 ). (3) The department will deliver its opinion within ninety days of the district's request.