# RCW 70.58A.020: RCW 70.58A.020: Rule-making authority

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S020

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70.58A.020
- **Heading:** RCW 70.58A.020: Rule-making authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70 / Chapter 58A / Section 020

## Text

(1) The secretary shall have charge of the state vital records system and shall adopt rules to ensure implementation of the vital records system and this chapter. (2) The secretary may adopt rules to set fees for services related to the vital records system including, but not limited to, expediting requests, verification and access for government agencies, registering reports of delayed birth, amending vital records, and releasing vital records and vital statistics. (3) The state board of health may adopt, amend, or repeal rules requiring statistical information related to birth and manner of delivery.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70.58A.005 RCW 70.58A.005: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S005.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.010 RCW 70.58A.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S010.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.020 RCW 70.58A.020: Rule-making authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S020.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.030 RCW 70.58A.030: Appointment of the state registrar.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S030.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.040 RCW 70.58A.040: Duties of the state registrar.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S040.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.050 RCW 70.58A.050: Appointment of local and deputy registrars.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S050.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.060 RCW 70.58A.060: Vital records system security requirements—Fraud detection—Data validation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S060.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.070 RCW 70.58A.070: Mandatory use of prescribed forms, reporting of data required for registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S070.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.100 RCW 70.58A.100: Live birth of child of known parentage—Reporting and registration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S100.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.110 RCW 70.58A.110: Live birth of child of unknown parentage—Reporting and registration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S110.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.120 RCW 70.58A.120: Delayed report of live birth—Registration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S120.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.130 RCW 70.58A.130: Court-ordered registration of a delayed report of live birth—Petition and hearing requirements—Burden and standard of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S130.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.200 RCW 70.58A.200: Reports of death—Filing and registration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S200.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.210 RCW 70.58A.210: Final disposition of human remains—Issuance of burial-transit and disinterment permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S210.md)

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