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71.32.190 - Preexisting, foreign directives -- Validity.

Preexisting, foreign directives — Validity.

(1) Directives validly executed before July 27, 2003, shall be given full force and effect until revoked, superseded, or expired.

     (2) A directive validly executed in another political jurisdiction is valid to the extent permitted by Washington state law.

[2003 c 283 § 19.]