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Washington

State Legal Structure: Comply w/ Fed. Regulations

Required Notification to State Officials: Any research involving WA staff, clients or wards must be approved by the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

Protocol Requirements: Comply w/ Fed. Regulations

Legal Rep. Standards: The following may act as legal rep:1. appointed guardian 2. POA 3. Spouse 4.adult Child 6.parent if subject is an adult 7. Adult sibling

Age of Consent: 18-No exceptions

Informed Consent Requirements: Comply w/ Fed. Regulations

IRB Requirements: Any research involving WA staff, clients or wards must be approved by the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

Special Rules for Cancer Research: WA Therapeutic Research Act which provides support to researchers studying marijuana on cancer patients undergoing & radiology chemotherapy

HIV/AIDS Testing: Written ICF MUST be obtained before testing may occur. Counseling must be available.

Payments to Subjects: None Specified

Drug Supply Requirements: Must be labeled "For Investigational Use Only"

Genetic Testing: ICF is required to disclose any genetic information.

Cancer Insurance Section

Mandates for Coverage of CT Trials & Insurer: None Specified

Phases Covered: None Specified

Organization Approved to Conduct: None Specified

Specific Conditions of CT Coverage: None Specified

Mandates for Coverage of Off-Label Rx: None Specified

Medically Necessary Services: None Specified

Experimental or Contraindicated Rx NOT Covered: None Specified

Deductible, Co-payments, or Coinsurance Req. for off-Label Rx: None Specified

State Codes & Links:

All codes can be found at

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/

&

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/