RCW 69.38.010 “Poison” defined. As used in this chapter “poison” means: (1) Arsenic and its preparations; (2) Cyanide and its preparations, including hydrocyanic acid; (3) Strychnine; and (4) Any other substance designated by the pharmacy quality assurance commission which, when introduced into the human body in quantities of sixty grains or less, causes violent sickness […]
RCW 69.38.020 Exemptions from chapter. All substances regulated under chapters 15.58, 17.21, 69.04, 69.41, and 69.50 RCW, and chapter 69.45 RCW are exempt from the provisions of this chapter. [ 1987 c 34 § 2.]
RCW 69.38.030 Poison register—Identification of purchaser. It is unlawful for any person, either on the person’s own behalf or while an employee of another, to sell any poison without first recording in ink in a “poison register” kept solely for this purpose the following information: (1) The date and hour of the sale; (2) The […]
RCW 69.38.040 Inspection of poison register—Penalty for failure to maintain register. Every poison register shall be open for inspection by law enforcement and health officials at all times and shall be preserved for at least two years after the date of the last entry. Any person failing to maintain the poison register as required in […]
RCW 69.38.050 False representation—Penalty. Any person making any false representation to a seller when purchasing a poison is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. [ 1987 c 34 § 5.]
RCW 69.38.060 Manufacturers and sellers of poisons—License required—Penalty. The pharmacy quality assurance commission, after consulting with the department of health, shall require and provide for the annual licensure of every person now or hereafter engaged in manufacturing or selling poisons within this state. Upon a payment of a fee as set by the department, the […]
