RCW 69.28.050 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 28 / Section 050
RCW 69.28.050: Containers to be labeled.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to deliver for shipment, ship, transport, sell, expose or offer for sale any containers or subcontainers of honey within this state unless they shall be conspicuously marked with the name and address of the producer or distributor, the net weight of the honey, the grade of the honey, and, if imported from any foreign country, the name of the country or territory from which the said honey was imported, or if a blend of honey, any part of which is foreign honey, the container must be labeled with the name of the country or territory where such honey was produced and the proportion of each foreign honey used in the blend.The regular term of office of the members of the commission shall be three years commencing on May 1, following the date of appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified, except, however, that the first term of dealer position twelve in the first district shall be for two years and expire May 1, 1969.
RCW 15.100.130 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 100 / Section 130
RCW 15.100.130: Deposit of moneys collected—Appropriation not required.
Status: in_force

The commission shall deposit moneys collected under RCW 15.100.110 in a separate account in the name of the commission in any bank that is a state depositary. All expenditures and disbursements made from this account under this chapter may be made without the necessity of a specific legislative appropriation. RCW 43.01.050 does not apply to this account or to the moneys received, collected, or expended under this chapter.
RCW 15.58.140 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 58 / Section 140
RCW 15.58.140: "Adulterated" as applicable to pesticides.
Status: in_force

The term "adulterated" shall apply to any pesticide if its strength or purity deviates from the professed standard or quality as expressed on its labeling or under which it is sold, or if any substance has been substituted wholly or in part for the pesticide, or if any valuable constituent of the pesticide has been wholly or in part abstracted, or if any contaminant is present in an amount which is determined by the director to be a hazard.
RCW 15.26.230 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 26 / Section 230
RCW 15.26.230: Disposition of moneys collected—Treasurer's bond.
Status: in_force

All money collected under the authority of this chapter shall be paid to the treasurer of the commission, and be deposited by him or her in banks designated by the commission, and disbursed on the order of the commission. The treasurer shall file with the commission a fidelity bond, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, in favor of the state and the commission, jointly and severally, in a sum to be fixed by the commission, but not less than twenty-five thousand dollars, and conditioned upon his or her faithful performance of his or her duties and his or her strict accounting of all funds of the commission. RCW 43.01.050 shall not apply to money collected under this chapter.
RCW 15.36.111 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 36 / Section 111
RCW 15.36.111: Inspection of dairy farms and milk processing plants—Violations—Director's access.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall inspect all dairy farms and all milk processing plants prior to issuance of a license under this chapter and at a frequency determined by the director by rule: PROVIDED, That the director may accept the results of periodic industry inspections of producer dairies if such inspections have been officially checked periodically and found satisfactory. In case the director discovers the violation of any item of grade requirement, he or she shall make a second inspection after a lapse of such time as he or she deems necessary for the defect to be remedied, but not before the lapse of three days, and the second inspection shall be used in determining compliance with the grade requirements of this chapter. Whenever there is any violation of the same requirement of this chapter on the second inspection, the director may initiate proceedings to degrade, suspend the license, or assess a civil penalty. (2) One copy of the inspection report detailing the grade requirement violations shall be posted by the director in a conspicuous place upon an inside wall of the milk tank room or a mutually agreed upon location on a dairy farm or given to an operator of the milk processing plant, and said inspection report shall not be defaced or removed by any person except the director. Another copy of the inspection report shall be filed with the records of the director. (3) Every milk producer and milk processing plant shall permit the director access to all parts of the establishment during the working hours of the producer or milk processing plant, which shall at a minimum include the hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and every milk processing plant shall furnish the director, upon his or her request, for official use only, samples of any milk product for laboratory analysis, and a true statement of the actual quantities of milk and milk products of each grade purchased and sold. (4) The director shall have access to all parts of a dairy farm or facility that is not licensed as a milk producer or milk processing plant if the director has information that the dairy farm or facility is engaged in activities that require a license under this chapter. The director shall have access during the working hours of the dairy farm or facility, which shall at a minimum include the hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The director shall have the authority to take samples of milk or any milk products and water and environmental samples for laboratory analysis. For all establishments subject to this subsection and subsection (3) of this section, the director shall have access to records including, but not limited to, customer lists, milk production records, temperature records, and records of inspections and tests. (5) If the director is denied access to a dairy farm or milk processing plant, the director may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant authorizing access to the property and facilities for purposes of conducting tests and inspections, taking samples, and examining records. To show that access is denied, the director shall file with the court an affidavit or declaration containing a description of his or her attempts to notify and locate the owner or the owner's agent and to secure consent. Upon application, the court may issue a search warrant for the purposes requested.
RCW 15.130.210 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 130 / Section 210
RCW 15.130.210: Misbranded food prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not: (a) Cause or intend to cause misbranded food in intrastate commerce; (b) Sell, process, or store misbranded food in intrastate commerce; or (c) Receive for the purpose of sale in intrastate commerce food known to be misbranded. (2) Food is misbranded if it is misbranded within the meaning of 21 U.S.C. Sec. 321(n) or 21 U.S.C. Sec. 343, falsely represents its place or origin, or is not labeled and packaged in accordance with department rules.
RCW 15.08.100 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 08 / Section 100
RCW 15.08.100: Foreclosure of lien—Sale—Notice of impounding—Contents.
Status: in_force

The officer disinfecting personal property may enforce the lien thereon provided for in RCW 15.08.090 by impounding and selling the property. He or she shall give notice of the impounding and proposed sale by posting a written notice in a conspicuous place upon the premises where the property is impounded and serve said notice upon the owner or person in charge of the property in the manner provided for service of notice to disinfect in RCW 15.08.080 . Said notice shall state that the property, describing it with reasonable certainty, has been impounded, where it is situated, the amount of costs and expenses charged against it, and that unless same are paid within a specified time the property will be sold to satisfy said charges, accrued transportation and storage charges, if any, and costs of sale. Said specified time shall not be less than ten days after giving of the notice, except that immediate sale may be made of perishable fruits or vegetables.After the hearing, if the commission finds that the public health, safety, and welfare warrant the creation of the district, it shall enter an order to that effect and define the boundaries thereof by metes and bounds or by legal subdivisions. In making its findings the commission shall consider the topography of the particular area and of the state generally; the composition of the soil; the distribution of erosion; the prevailing land use practices; the effects upon and benefits to the land proposed to be included; the relation of the area to existing watersheds and agricultural regions and to other similar districts organized or proposed; and consider such other physical, geographical, and economic factors as are relevant. If the commission finds there is no need for the district, it shall enter an order denying the petition, and no petition covering the same or substantially the same area may be filed within six months thereafter.
RCW 15.89.100 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 89 / Section 100
RCW 15.89.100: List of producers of beer—Reporting system.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall prepare a list of all producers from information available from the *liquor control board, the department, or the producers' association. This list must contain the names and addresses of producers within this state and the amount, by barrelage, of beer produced during the period designated by the commission. A qualified person may, at any time, have his or her name placed upon the list by delivering or mailing the information to the commission. This list shall be corrected and brought up-to-date in accordance with evidence and information available to the commission by December 31st of each year. For the purposes of giving notice and holding referendums, the list updated before the date for issuing notices or ballots is the list of all producers entitled to notice, to assent or dissent, or to vote. Inadvertent failure to notify a producer does not invalidate a proceeding conducted under this chapter. (2) It is the responsibility of producers to ensure that their correct address is filed with the commission. It is also the responsibility of producers to submit production data to the commission as prescribed by this chapter. (3) The commission shall develop a reporting system to document that the producers in this state are reporting quantities of beer produced and are paying the assessment as provided in RCW 15.89.110 .
RCW 15.66.170 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 66 / Section 170
RCW 15.66.170: Annual assessments—Payments—Civil action to enforce.
Status: in_force

Any due and payable assessment herein levied, and every sum due under any marketing order in a specified amount shall constitute a personal debt of every person so assessed or who otherwise owes the same, and the same shall be due and payable to the commission when payment is called for by the commission. In the event any person fails to pay the full amount of such assessment or such other sum on or before the date due, the commission may add to such unpaid assessment or sum an amount not exceeding ten percent of the same to defray the cost of enforcing the collecting of the same. In the event of failure of such person or persons to pay any such due and payable assessment or other such sum, the commission may bring a civil action against such person or persons in a state court of competent jurisdiction for the collection thereof, together with the above specified ten percent thereon, and such action shall be tried and judgment rendered as in any other cause of action for debt due and payable.
RCW 15.80.520 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 80 / Section 520
RCW 15.80.520: Certification of weights—Impression seal—Fee.
Status: in_force

(1) Certification of weights must be in accordance with subsection (2)(a) or (b) of this section. (2)(a) The certification must appear in an appropriate and conspicuous place on each certificate and copies thereof. In addition the weight ticket must bear the name of the weighmaster, the full name of the weigher issuing the ticket, and a seal number assigned to the scale by the department. The seal number must be used only at the scale to which it is assigned. WEIGHMASTER CERTIFICATE THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the following described commodity was weighed, measured, or counted by a weighmaster, whose signature is on this certificate, who is a recognized authority of accuracy, as prescribed by chapter 15.80 RCW administered by the Washington state department of agriculture. (b) Certification must be made by means of an impression seal, the impress of which shall be placed by the weighmaster or weigher making the weight determination upon the weights shown on the weight tickets. The impression seal may be procured from the director upon the payment of a fee of sixty dollars or the current cost of the seal to the department, whichever is less, and such fee shall accompany the applicant's application for a weighmaster's license. Any replacement seal needed may be procured from the director upon payment to the department of the current cost to the department for such replacement. An impression seal must be used only at the scale to which it is assigned, and remains the property of the state and shall be returned to the director upon the termination, suspension, or revocation of the weighmaster's license.
RCW 15.66.093 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 66 / Section 093
RCW 15.66.093: Suspension of marketing order upon request of commodity commission.
Status: in_force

The director may, upon the request of a commodity commission and without compliance with RCW 15.66.070 through 15.66.090 , suspend the commission's order or term or provision thereof for a period of not to exceed one year, if the director finds that the suspension will tend to effectuate the declared policy of this chapter. Any suspension of all, or substantially all, of a marketing order by the director is not effective until the end of the then current marketing season.
RCW 15.09.090 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 09 / Section 090
RCW 15.09.090: Hearing on liability of owner for costs or charges—Review.
Status: in_force

Any person upon request and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the horticultural pest and disease board shall be entitled to a hearing before the board on any charge or cost for which such person is alleged to be liable under subsection (2) of RCW 15.09.080 . Any determination or final action by the board shall be subject to judicial review by a proceeding in the superior court of the county where the property is situated and to any damages suffered on account of disinfection work wrongfully undertaken, but no stay or injunction shall lie to delay any such disinfection work subsequent to notice given pursuant to RCW 15.09.080 .(1) An applicant for a warehouse or grain dealer license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall give a bond to the state of Washington executed by the applicant as the principal and by a corporate surety licensed to do business in this state as surety. (2) The bond required under this section for the issuance of a warehouse license shall be in the sum of not less than fifty thousand dollars nor more than seven hundred fifty thousand dollars. The department shall, after holding a public hearing, determine the amount that will be required for the warehouse bond which shall be computed at a rate of not less than fifteen cents nor more than thirty cents per bushel multiplied by the number of bushels of licensed commodity storage capacity of the warehouses of the applicant furnishing the bond. The applicant for a warehouse license may give a single bond meeting the requirements of this chapter, and all warehouses operated by the warehouse operator are deemed to be one warehouse for the purpose of the amount of the bond required under this subsection. Any change in the capacity of a warehouse or addition of any new warehouse involving a change in bond liability under this chapter shall be immediately reported to the department. (3) The bond required under this section for the issuance of a grain dealer license shall be in the sum of not less than fifty thousand dollars nor more than seven hundred fifty thousand dollars. The department shall, after holding a public hearing, determine the amount that will be required for the dealer bond which shall be computed at a rate not less than six percent nor more than twelve percent of the sales of agricultural commodities purchased by the dealer from producers during the dealer's last completed fiscal year or in the case of a grain dealer who has been engaged in business as a grain dealer less than one year, the estimated aggregate dollar amount to be paid by the dealer to producers for agricultural commodities to be purchased by the dealer during the dealer's first fiscal year. (4) An applicant making application for both a warehouse license and a grain dealer license may satisfy the bonding requirements set forth in subsections (2) and (3) of this section by giving to the state of Washington a single bond for the issuance of both licenses, which bond shall be in the sum of not less than fifty thousand dollars nor more than seven hundred fifty thousand dollars. The department shall, after holding a public hearing, determine the amount of the bond which shall be computed at a rate of not less than fifteen cents nor more than thirty cents per bushel multiplied by the number of bushels of licensed commodity storage capacity of the warehouses of the applicant furnishing the bond, or at the rate of not less than six percent nor more than twelve percent of the gross sales of agricultural commodities of the applicant whichever is greater. (5) The bonds required under this chapter shall be approved by the department and shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance by the licensee of the duties imposed upon him or her by this chapter. If a person has applied for warehouse licenses to operate two or more warehouses in this state, the assets applicable to all warehouses, but not the deposits except in case of a station, are subject to the liabilities of each. The total and aggregate liability of the surety for all claims upon the bond is limited to the face amount of the bond. (6) Any person required to submit a bond to the department under this chapter has the option to give the department a certificate of deposit or other security acceptable to the department payable to the director as trustee, in lieu of a bond or a portion thereof. The principal amount of the certificate or other security shall be the same as that required for a surety bond under this chapter or may be in an amount which, when added to the bond, will satisfy the licensee's requirements for a surety bond under this chapter, and the interest thereon shall be made payable to the purchaser of the certificate or other security. The certificate of deposit or other security shall remain on deposit until it is released, canceled, or discharged as provided for by rule of the department. The provisions of this chapter that apply to a bond required under this chapter apply to each certificate of deposit or other security given in lieu of such a bond. (7) The department may, when it has reason to believe that a grain dealer does not have the ability to pay producers for grain purchased, or when it determines that the grain dealer does not have a sufficient net worth to outstanding financial obligations ratio, or when it believes there may be claims made against the bond in excess of the face amount of the bond, require a grain dealer to post an additional bond in a dollar amount deemed appropriate by the department or may require an additional certificate of deposit or other security. The additional bonding or other security may exceed the maximum amount of the bond otherwise required under this chapter. Failure to post the additional bond, certificate of deposit, or other security constitutes grounds for suspension or revocation of a license issued under this chapter. (8) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the license of a warehouse operator or grain dealer shall automatically be suspended in accordance with RCW 22.09.100 for failure at any time to have or to maintain a bond, certificate of deposit, or other security or combination thereof in the amount and type required by this chapter. The department shall remove the suspension or issue a license as the case may be, when the required bond, certificate of deposit, or other security has been obtained.
RCW 15.80.660 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 80 / Section 660
RCW 15.80.660: Collected moneys, civil penalties—Deposit.
Status: in_force

(1) All moneys collected under this chapter shall be placed in the weights and measures account created in RCW 19.94.185 . (2) Civil penalties collected under RCW 15.80.650 must be deposited into the state general fund.
RCW 15.80.590 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 80 / Section 590
RCW 15.80.590: Denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses—Hearing.
Status: in_force

The director is hereby authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke a license in any case in which he or she finds that there has been a failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter or rules adopted hereunder. For hearings for revocations, suspension, or denial of a license, the director shall give the licensee or applicant such notice as is required under the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW. Such hearings shall be subject to chapter 34.05 RCW (administrative procedure act) concerning adjudicative proceedings.
RCW 15.36.201 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 36 / Section 201
RCW 15.36.201: Examination of milk and milk products—Violations—Director's options—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) During any consecutive six-month period, at least four samples of: (a) Either raw milk or raw milk for pasteurization, or both, from each milk producer; or (b)(i) raw milk for pasteurization after receipt by the milk processing plant and prior to pasteurization; (ii) heat-treated milk products; and (iii) pasteurized milk and milk products from each milk processing plant shall be collected and examined in an official laboratory to determine compliance with bacteriological or cooling temperature standards for milk or milk products established in this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. However, in the case of raw milk for pasteurization, the director may accept the results of an officially designated laboratory. (2) If a bacterial count, somatic cell count, coliform determination, or cooling temperature exceeds the standard, the director shall send written notice to the milk producer or milk processor. The director may initiate proceedings to degrade or suspend the milk producer's license or milk processing plant license and may assess a civil penalty whenever the standard is again violated.
RCW 15.35.060 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 35 / Section 060
RCW 15.35.060: Purposes.
Status: in_force

The purposes of this chapter are to: (1) Authorize and enable the director to prescribe marketing areas and to establish pricing and pooling arrangements which are necessary to prevent disorderly marketing of milk due to varying factors of costs of production, health regulations, transportation, and other factors in said marketing areas of this state; (2) Authorize and enable the director to formulate marketing plans subject to the provisions of this chapter, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, which provide for pricing and pooling arrangements and declare such plans in effect for any marketing area; (3) Provide funds for administration and enforcement of this chapter by assessments to be paid by producers.
RCW 15.145.050 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 145 / Section 050
RCW 15.145.050: Commission's primary responsibilities—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission has primary responsibility for the following components of the soil health initiative: (a) Developing, publishing, and distributing outreach and education materials to help conservation districts, cooperative extension, and local governments raise awareness of the importance of soil health to society and agriculture, including farmer case studies on soil health practices, experiences, and outcomes; (b) Training and mobilizing technical service providers to encourage farmers, ranchers, and land managers to voluntarily implement desired soil health stewardship and enter into any maintenance or easement agreements needed to maintain soil health benefits obtained. The commission and the university must coordinate technical assistance, working with and through conservation districts and university extension, to avoid duplication of effort in carrying out soil health initiative technical assistance responsibilities; (c) Training technical assistance providers, property owners, land managers, and others to voluntarily take ongoing soil health samples and measurements and submit results to the soil health monitoring database; (d) In collaboration with the department and the university, developing equitable criteria for the awarding of grants to help producers improve soil health across the state's diverse agricultural systems; and (e) Consulting and collaborating with the department and the university to support all soil health initiative goals, objectives, and components established in this chapter. (2) In consultation with the department and the university, the commission may adopt rules as needed to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (3) The commission shall perform its responsibilities within the appropriations provided for the soil health initiative.
RCW 15.58.060 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 58 / Section 060
RCW 15.58.060: Statement for registration—Contents.
Status: in_force

(1) The applicant for registration shall file a statement with the department which shall include: (a) The name and address of the applicant and the name and address of the person whose name will appear on the label, if other than the applicant's; (b) The name of the pesticide; (c) The complete formula of the pesticide, including the active and inert ingredients: PROVIDED, That confidential business information of a proprietary nature is not made available to any other person and is exempt from disclosure as a public record, as provided by RCW 42.56.070 ; (d) Other necessary information required for completion of the department's application for registration form; and (e) A complete copy of the labeling accompanying the pesticide and a statement of all claims to be made for it, including the directions and precautions for use. (2) The director may require a full description of the tests made and the results thereof upon which the claims are based. (3) The director may prescribe other necessary information by rule.
RCW 15.24.065 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 24 / Section 065
RCW 15.24.065: Plans, programs, and projects—Approval by director.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall develop and submit to the director for approval any plans, programs, and projects concerning the following: (a) The establishment, issuance, effectuation, and administration of appropriate programs or projects within the commission's powers and duties; (b) The establishment and effectuation of market research projects, market development projects, or both to the end that the marketing and utilization of apples may be encouraged, expanded, improved, or made more efficient; and (c) The establishment and effectuation of, and/or support of industry organizations work regarding, market access project and programs, trade banner work and industry organization support. (2) The director shall review the commission's programs to ensure that they properly benefit the people of the state of Washington and its economy and properly speak the message of the state. (3) The commission, prior to the beginning of its fiscal year, shall prepare and submit to the director for approval its project and program plans and its budget on a fiscal period basis. (4) The director shall strive to review and make a determination of all submissions described in this section in a timely manner.
RCW 15.58.205 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 58 / Section 205
RCW 15.58.205: Structural pest inspector licenses—Required—Exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) No individual may perform services as a structural pest inspector or advertise that they perform services of a structural pest inspector without obtaining a structural pest inspector license from the director. The license expires annually on a date set by rule by the director. Application for a license must be on a form prescribed by the director and must be accompanied by a fee of seventy-eight dollars. (2) The following are exempt from the application fee requirement of this section when acting within the authorities of their existing licenses issued under this chapter or chapter 17.21 RCW: Licensed pest control consultants; licensed commercial pesticide applicators and operators; licensed private-commercial applicators; and licensed demonstration and research applicators. (3) The following are exempt from the structural pest inspector licensing requirement: Individuals inspecting for damage caused by wood destroying organisms if the inspections are solely for the purpose of: (a) Repairing or making specific recommendations for the repair of the damage, or (b) assessing a monetary value for the structure inspected. Individuals performing wood destroying organism inspections that incorporate but are not limited to the activities described in (a) or (b) of this subsection are not exempt from the structural pest inspector licensing requirement. (4) A structural pest inspector license is not valid for conducting a complete wood destroying organism inspection unless the inspector owns or is employed by a business with a structural pest inspection company license.
RCW 15.86.140 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 86 / Section 140
RCW 15.86.140: Brand name materials list—Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The department is authorized to set and collect fees for application for registration, renewal of registration, inspections, and sampling for the brand name materials list. Collected fees are subject to provisions specified in RCW 15.86.070 . The department may increase by rule fees established in this section as necessary to cover costs of provision of services. (2)(a) The application fee for registration of a pesticide, spray adjuvant, processing aid, livestock production aid, or postharvest material is: (i) Five hundred dollars per material for an initial registration; and (ii) Three hundred dollars per material for renewing a registration. (b) The application fee for registration of a fertilizer, soil amendment, organic waste-derived material, compost, animal manure, or crop production aid is: (i) Four hundred dollars per material for an initial registration; and (ii) Two hundred dollars per material for renewing a registration. (3)(a) Renewal applications postmarked after October 31st must include, in addition to the renewal fee, a late fee of: (i) One hundred dollars per material for applications postmarked after October 31st; (ii) Two hundred dollars per material for applications postmarked after November 30th; and (iii) Three hundred dollars per material for applications postmarked after December 31st. (b) Renewal applications received after February 2nd will not be accepted, and applicants must reapply as new applicants. (4) Inspections and any additional visit that must be arranged must be billed at forty dollars per hour plus travel costs and mileage, charged at the rate established by the office of financial management. (5) Chemical analysis of material samples, if required for registration or requested by the applicant, must be billed at a rate established by the laboratory services division of the department of agriculture or at cost for analyses performed by another laboratory. (6) Requests for expedited reviews may be submitted and, if approved, must be billed at forty dollars per hour. (7) The department may assess compliance with an international or additional organic standard for materials registered on the brand name materials list as approved for use under the national organic program. Requests for additional assessments of materials approved under the national organic program must be billed at a rate of one hundred dollars per product for each standard.
RCW 15.28.230 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 28 / Section 230
RCW 15.28.230: Due date of assessments—Delinquent penalty.
Status: in_force

All assessments levied and imposed by this chapter shall be due prior to shipment and shall become delinquent if not paid within thirty days after the time established for such payment according to regulations of the commission. A delinquent penalty shall be payable on any such delinquent assessment, calculated as interest on the principal amount due at the rate of ten percent per annum. Any delinquent penalty shall not be charged back against the grower unless he or she caused such delay in payment of the assessment due.The term "clean and sound containers" shall mean containers which are virtually free from rust, stains or leaks.
RCW 15.13.270 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 270
RCW 15.13.270: Nursery dealer licensing exemptions—Permits for clubs, conservation districts, nonprofit associations, educational organizations.
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to nursery dealer licensing do not apply to: (a) Persons making casual or isolated sales that do not exceed one hundred dollars annually; (b) any garden club, conservation district, or charitable nonprofit association conducting not more than three sales per year for not more than four consecutive days each of horticultural plants which are grown by or donated to its members; (c) educational organizations associated with private or public secondary schools; and (d) the production of cannabis and persons who are licensed as cannabis producers under RCW 69.50.325 with respect to the operations under such license. For the purposes of this subsection, the terms "cannabis" and "cannabis producer" have the same meanings as provided in RCW 69.50.101 . However, such a club, conservation district, association, or organization must apply to the director for a permit to conduct such sales. (2) All horticultural plants sold under such a permit must be in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
RCW 15.62.900 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 62 / Section 900
RCW 15.62.900: Liberal construction.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate the policies and purpose set forth herein.
RCW 15.65.500 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 65 / Section 500
RCW 15.65.500: Bonds of administrator, board, employee.
Status: in_force

The director or his or her designee shall require that a bond be given by every administrator, administrative board, and/or employee occupying a position of trust under any marketing agreement or order, in such amount as the director or his or her designee shall deem necessary, the premium for which bond or bonds shall be paid from assessments collected pursuant to such order or agreement: PROVIDED, That such bond need not be given with respect to any person covered by any blanket bond covering officials or employees of the state of Washington.
RCW 15.30.070 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 30 / Section 070
RCW 15.30.070: License renewal date—Penalty for late renewal, exception.
Status: in_force

If an application for renewal of the license provided for in RCW 15.30.020 is not filed prior to September 1st of any one year, a penalty of two dollars and fifty cents shall be assessed and added to the original fee and shall be paid by the applicant before the renewal license shall be issued: PROVIDED, That such penalty shall not apply if the applicant furnishes an affidavit that he or she has not engaged in the business of operating a controlled atmosphere storage warehouse subsequent to the expiration of his or her prior license.Each license shall contain, on the face thereof: (1) The name and address of the licensee and the fact that he or she is licensed to act as a farm labor contractor for the period upon the face of the license only; (2) The number, date of issuance, and date of expiration of the license; (3) The amount of the surety bond deposited by the licensee; (4) The fact that the license may not be transferred or assigned; and (5) A statement that the licensee is or is not licensed to transport workers.
RCW 15.58.233 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 58 / Section 233
RCW 15.58.233: Renewal of licenses—Recertification standards.
Status: in_force

(1) The director may renew any license issued under this chapter subject to the recertification standards identified in subsection (2) of this section or an examination requiring new knowledge that may be required to perform in those areas licensed. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, all individuals licensed under this chapter shall meet the recertification standards identified in (a) or (b) of this subsection, every five years, in order to qualify for continuing licensure. (a) Individuals licensed under this chapter may qualify for continued licensure through accumulation of recertification credits. Individuals licensed under this chapter shall accumulate a minimum of forty department-approved credits every five years with no more than fifteen credits allowed per year. (b) Individuals licensed under this chapter may qualify for continued licensure through meeting the examination requirements necessary to become licensed in those areas in which the licensee operates. (3) At the termination of a licensee's five-year recertification period, the director shall waive the recertification requirements if the licensee can demonstrate that he or she is meeting comparable recertification standards through: (a) Another state or jurisdiction; (b) A government agency plan that has been approved by the federal environmental protection agency; or (c) A private entity that has been approved by the department. The department shall confer with private entities offering continuing education programs that include pest management credit accreditation and accumulation to develop an effective and efficient system to coordinate pest management credit accounting. The pest management credit accounting system must accord with the goals and other requirements of the department's pesticide license recertification program and this chapter. If the department and the private entity or entities agree on the substantive provisions of the system, the department shall develop an implementation strategy for private entities pursuing pesticide credit reciprocity. The department shall submit a report to the legislature on its collaborative efforts, pest management credit accounting system, and implementation strategy by December 31, 2015.
RCW 15.62.300 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 62 / Section 300
RCW 15.62.300: Termination, suspension, or continuance of commission.
Status: in_force

In the seventh year following the inception of the commission, a referendum shall be conducted by the department of agriculture to determine if the commission is still desired by the beekeeping industry in Washington. The commission shall continue if the director finds that affected apiarists and brokers voting in a referendum conducted as for an assessment increase in RCW 15.62.140 (4) voted in favor of such continuance, otherwise it shall be terminated or suspended as in RCW 15.62.310 .
RCW 15.13.480 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 480
RCW 15.13.480: Cooperative contracts or agreements to further chapter—Agreements to facilitate export.
Status: in_force

The director may cooperate with and enter into contracts or agreements with governmental agencies of this state and other states, agencies of the federal government, and any other organization in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter. The director may enter into agreements with the United States department of agriculture for the purpose of issuing phytosanitary certificates and other inspection documents, according to federal procedures, to facilitate the export of products from the state.
RCW 15.80.560 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 80 / Section 560
RCW 15.80.560: Weighing devices to be suitable—Testing of weighing and measuring devices.
Status: in_force

A licensed public weighmaster shall, in making a weight determination as provided for in this chapter, use a weighing device that conforms to current state legal requirements for commercial devices and is suitable for the weighing of the type and amount of commodity being weighed. The director shall cause to be tested for proper state standards of weight all weighing or measuring devices utilized by any licensed public weighmaster. Certified weights shall not be issued over a device that has been rejected or condemned for use by the director until such device has been repaired and tested as conforming to the intended use requirements.
RCW 15.36.241 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 36 / Section 241
RCW 15.36.241: Capping of milk or milk products.
Status: in_force

Capping of milk or milk products shall be done in a sanitary manner by means of approved equipment and operations. The cap or cover shall cover the pouring lip to at least its largest diameter.
RCW 15.36.041 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 36 / Section 041
RCW 15.36.041: Milk producer's license.
Status: in_force

Every milk producer must obtain a milk producer's license to operate as a milk producer as defined in this chapter. A milk producer's license is not transferable with respect to persons or locations or both. The license, issued by the director upon approval of an application for the license and compliance with the provisions of this chapter, shall contain the license number, name, residence, and place of business, if any, of the licensee.
RCW 15.155.010 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 155 / Section 010
RCW 15.155.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Agricultural product" has the same meaning as the term "agricultural commodities" in RCW 15.66.010 , and is broadly construed to include, but is not limited to, all agricultural products or commodities grown or raised on Washington lands or caught in Washington waters, or foods, including processed or manufactured foods, containing such agricultural products. (2) "Department" means the Washington department of agriculture. (3) "Director" means the director of the department or the director's designee. (4) "Food" has the same meaning as the term "food" in RCW 15.130.110 . (5) "Program" means the location-based promotion program created in this chapter to promote local food and agricultural products and make them more visible to consumers.
RCW 15.36.161 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 36 / Section 161
RCW 15.36.161: Cows, goats, and other mammals—Animal health requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) All milking cows, goats, and other mammals must meet the animal health requirements established by the state veterinarian under the authority of chapter 16.36 RCW. (2) Milk or milk products from cows, goats, and other mammals intended for consumption in the raw state must be from a herd which is tested negative within the previous twelve months for brucellosis, tuberculosis, and any other disease the director may designate by rule. Additions to the herd must be tested negative for the diseases within the previous thirty days before introduction into the herd. The state veterinarian shall direct all testing procedures in accordance with state and national standards for animal disease eradication. (3) Cows, goats, and other mammals showing chronic mastitis, whether producing abnormal milk or not, shall be permanently excluded from the milking herd. Cows, goats, and other mammals producing bloody, stringy, or otherwise abnormal milk, but with only slight inflammation of the udder shall be excluded from the herd until reexamination shows that the milk has become normal.
RCW 15.88.150 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 88 / Section 150
RCW 15.88.150: Deposit of moneys.
Status: in_force

The commission shall deposit moneys collected under RCW 15.88.130 in a separate account in the name of the commission in any bank that is a state depositary. All expenditures and disbursements made from this account under this chapter may be made without the necessity of a specific legislative appropriation. None of the provisions of RCW 43.01.050 apply to this account or to the moneys received, collected, or expended as provided in RCW 15.88.120 through 15.88.160 .
RCW 15.54.460 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 54 / Section 460
RCW 15.54.460: Damages from administrative action, stop sales or seizures.
Status: in_force

No state court shall allow the recovery of damages from administrative action taken or for stop sales or seizures under RCW 15.54.440 and 15.54.450 if the court finds that there was probable cause for such action.
RCW 15.61.030 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 61 / Section 030
RCW 15.61.030: Injunctions.
Status: in_force

The director of agriculture may bring an action to enjoin the violation of any provision of this chapter or rule adopted pursuant to said sections in the county where such violation has occurred, notwithstanding the existence of any other remedies at law.
RCW 69.28.180 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 28 / Section 180
RCW 69.28.180: Violation of rules and regulations unlawful.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any rule or regulation promulgated by the director under the provisions of this chapter.(1) The same assessment shall be made for each soft tree fruit, except that if a two-thirds majority of the state commodity committee of any fruit recommends in writing the levy of an additional assessment on that fruit, or any classification thereof, for any year or years, the commission may levy such assessment for that year or years up to the maximum of eighteen dollars for each two thousand pounds of any fruit except cherries or any classification thereof, as to which the assessment may be increased to a maximum of thirty dollars for each two thousand pounds, and except pears covered by this chapter, as to which the assessment may be increased to a maximum of eighteen dollars for each two thousand pounds: PROVIDED, That no increase in the assessment on pears becomes effective unless the increase is first referred by the commission to a referendum by the Bartlett pear growers of the state and is approved by a majority of the growers voting on the referendum. The method and procedure of conducting the referendum shall be determined by the commission. Any funds so raised shall be expended solely for the purposes provided in this chapter and solely for such fruit, or classification thereof. The commission has the authority in its discretion to exempt in whole or in part from future assessments under this chapter, during such period as the commission may prescribe, any of the soft tree fruits or any particular strain or classification of them. (2) An assessment levied under this chapter may be increased in excess of the fiscal growth factor as determined under chapter 43.135 RCW if the assessment is submitted by referendum to the growers who are subject to the assessment and the increase is approved by a majority of those voting on the referendum. The method and procedure of conducting the referendum shall be determined by the commission.
RCW 15.62.060 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 62 / Section 060
RCW 15.62.060: Position qualifications.
Status: in_force

(1) Commission positions one through seven shall be filled by persons who meet the following requirements: (a) Resident of this state; (b) Resident of the area they represent; and (c) Actually engaged in owning, operating, or as a broker of bee colonies for the five years immediately preceding their election. (2) Commission positions eight and nine shall be filled by persons who meet the following requirements: (a) Resident of this state; and (b) Actually engaged as a manufacturer, broker of industry products, processor, or first handler for the five years immediately preceding their election. (3) Commission members shall be immediately disqualified if they no longer meet the qualifications during their terms of office. The vacancy on the commission shall be filled according to *section 38 of this act. (4) Position eleven shall be filled by a person who qualifies under subsection (1)(c) or (2)(b) of this section and is not a resident of Washington.
RCW 15.44.055 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 44 / Section 055
RCW 15.44.055: Members—Removal from commission—Process.
Status: in_force

If a commission member fails or refuses to perform his or her duties due to excessive absence or abandonment of his or her position or engages in any acts of dishonesty or willful misconduct, the commission may recommend to the director that the commission member be removed from his or her position on the commission. Upon receiving such a recommendation, the director shall review the matter, including any statement from the commission member who is the subject of the recommendation, and determine whether adequate cause for removal is present. If the director finds that adequate cause for removal exists, the director shall remove the member from his or her commission position. The position shall then be declared vacant and will be filled pursuant to the provisions of this chapter for filling vacancies.
RCW 15.62.010 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 62 / Section 010
RCW 15.62.010: Purpose and findings.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to advance the public welfare and education and to promote the interest, products, services, and stabilization of Washington's honey bee industry. The legislature finds that: (1) Increasing the consumption of products of the honey bee industry and promoting the use of its services and stabilizing the honey bee industry within the state and nation is a valid and necessary exercise of the power of the state to protect the public health, to provide for the economic development of the state, and to promote the welfare of the people of the state; (2) Honey bee industry products produced and services provided in Washington make an important contribution to the agricultural industry of the state of Washington. The business of researching, marketing, and distributing such products and the promotion of its services is in the public interest; (3) It is necessary to enhance the reputation of Washington honey bee industry products and services in domestic and national markets; (4) It is necessary to promote and educate the public regarding the value of honey bee industry products and services, and to spread that knowledge throughout the state and nation to increase the awareness and consumption of honey bee products and the use of honey bee services; (5) State and national markets for Washington honey bee industry products may benefit from promotion of honey bee products through education and advertising; (6) It is necessary to stabilize the Washington honey bee industry, to enlarge its markets, and increase the consumption of Washington honey bee industry products and services to assure the payment of taxes to the state and its subdivisions, to alleviate unemployment, and to provide for higher wage scales for agricultural labor and maintenance of a reasonable standard of living; (7) Providing information to the public on the manner, cost, and expense of producing, and the care taken to produce and sell, honey bee industry products and services of the highest quality, the methods and care used in their preparation for market, and the methods of sale and distribution is in the public interest; (8) It is necessary to protect the public by educating it on the various benefits of honey bee industry services, the food value of its products, and their industrial and medicinal uses.
RCW 15.65.250 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 65 / Section 250
RCW 15.65.250: Nominations for election to commodity board—When only one nominee.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of nominating candidates for board memberships, the director shall call separate meetings of the affected producers and handlers within the affected area and in case elections shall be by districts the director shall call separate meetings for each district. However, at the inception any marketing agreement or order nominations may be at the issuance hearing. Nomination meetings shall be called annually and at least thirty days in advance of the date set for the election of board members. Notice of every such meeting shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the affected area defined in the order or agreement not less than ten days in advance of the date of such meeting and in addition, written notice of every such meeting shall be given to all on the list of affected parties or affected producers and/or handlers, whichever is applicable. However, if the agreement or order provides for election by districts such written notice need be given only to the producers or handlers residing in or whose principal place of business is within such district. Nonreceipt of notice by any interested person shall not invalidate proceedings at such meetings. Any qualified person may be nominated orally for membership upon such board at the said meetings. Nominations may also be made within five days after any such meeting by written petition filed with the director signed by not less than five producers or handlers, as the case may be, entitled to have participated in said meeting. If the board moves and the director approves that the nomination meeting procedure be deleted, the director shall give notice of the vacancy by mail to all affected producers or handlers. The notice shall call for nominations in accordance with the marketing order or agreement and shall give the final date for filing nominations which shall not be less than twenty days after the notice was mailed. Not more than one board member may be part of the same "person" as defined by this chapter. When only one nominee is nominated for any position on the board, the director shall determine whether the nominee meets the qualifications for the position and, if so, the director shall declare the nominee elected or appoint the nominee to the position.
RCW 15.60.095 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 60 / Section 095
RCW 15.60.095: Apiary coordinated areas within certain counties.
Status: in_force

The county legislative authority of any county with a population of from forty thousand to less than seventy thousand located east of the Cascade crest and bordering in the southern side of the Snake river shall have the power to designate by an order made and published, as provided in RCW 15.60.075 , certain territories as apiary coordinated areas in which they may designate the number of colonies per apiary, the distance between apiaries, the minimum required setback distance from property lines, and the time of year the regulations shall be in effect. No territory so designated shall be less than two square miles in area.
RCW 15.36.271 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 36 / Section 271
RCW 15.36.271: "Pasteurized"—Use of word regulated.
Status: in_force

No person shall use the word "pasteurized" in connection with the sale, designation, advertising, labeling, or billing of milk, cream, or any milk product unless the same and all milk products used in the manufacture thereof consist exclusively of milk, skimmed milk, or cream that has been pasteurized in its final form.
RCW 15.65.670 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 65 / Section 670
RCW 15.65.670: Costs of implementing RCW 15.65.287.
Status: in_force

The costs incurred by the department associated with the implementation of RCW 15.65.287 shall be paid for by the affected commodity commissions.
RCW 15.66.110 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 66 / Section 110
RCW 15.66.110: Commodity commission—Composition—Terms.
Status: in_force

(1) Every marketing order shall establish a commodity commission composed of not less than five nor more than fifteen members. Commission members shall be citizens and residents of this state if required by the marketing order, and over the age of eighteen. Not more than one commission member may be part of the same "person" as defined by this chapter. The term of office of commission members shall be three years with the terms rotating so than one-third of the terms will commence as nearly as practicable each year. However, the first commission shall be selected, one-third for a term of one year, one-third for a term of two years, and one-third for a term of three years, as nearly as practicable. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, no less than sixty percent of the commission members shall be elected by the affected producers and such elected members shall all be affected producers. Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the remaining members shall be appointed by the commission and shall be either affected producers, others active in matters relating to the affected commodity, or persons not so related. (2) A marketing order may provide that a majority of the commission be appointed by the director. (3) In the event that the marketing order provides that a majority of the commission be appointed by the director, the marketing order shall incorporate the provisions of RCW 15.66.113 for member selection. (4) The director shall appoint to every commission one member who represents the director. The director is a voting member of each commodity commission.
RCW 15.49.480 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 49 / Section 480
RCW 15.49.480: Cooperation and agreements with other agencies.
Status: in_force

The department may cooperate with and enter into agreements with other governmental agencies, whether of this state, other states, or agencies of the federal government, and with private associations, in order to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter.
RCW 15.58.280 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 58 / Section 280
RCW 15.58.280: Sampling and examination of pesticides or devices—Procedure when criminal proceedings contemplated.
Status: in_force

The sampling and examination of pesticides or devices shall be made under the direction of the director for the purpose of determining whether or not they comply with the requirements of this chapter. The director is authorized, upon presentation of proper identification, to enter any distributor's premises, including any vehicle of transport, at all reasonable times in order to have access to pesticides or devices. If it appears from such examination that a pesticide or device fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, and the director contemplates instituting criminal proceedings against any person, the director shall cause notice to be given to such person. Any person so notified shall be given an opportunity to present his or her views, either orally or in writing, with regard to the contemplated proceedings. If thereafter in the opinion of the director it appears that the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter have been violated by such person, the director shall refer a copy of the results of the analysis or the examination of such pesticide or device to the prosecuting attorney for the county in which the violation occurred.
RCW 15.100.080 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 100 / Section 080
RCW 15.100.080: Powers and duties of commission.
Status: in_force

The powers and duties of the commission include: (1) To elect a chair and such officers as the commission deems advisable. The commission shall adopt rules for its own governance, which provide for the holding of an annual meeting for the election of officers and transaction of other business and for such other meetings as the commission may direct; (2) To adopt any rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, in conformance with chapter 34.05 RCW; (3) To administer and do all things reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; (4) At the pleasure of the commission, to employ a treasurer who is responsible for all receipts and disbursements by the commission and the faithful discharge of whose duties shall be guaranteed by a bond at the sole expense of the commission; (5) At the pleasure of the commission, to employ and discharge managers, secretaries, agents, attorneys, and employees and to engage the services of independent contractors as the commission deems necessary, to prescribe their duties, and to fix their compensation; (6) To engage directly or indirectly in the promotion of Washington forest products and managed forests, and shall in the good faith judgment of the commission be in aid of the marketing, advertising, or sale of forest products, or of research related to such marketing, advertising, or sale of forest products, or of research related to managed forests; (7) To enforce the provisions of this chapter, including investigating and prosecuting violations of this chapter; (8) To acquire and transfer personal and real property, establish offices, incur expense, and enter into contracts. Contracts for creation and printing of promotional literature are not subject to chapter 43.19 RCW, but such contracts may be canceled by the commission unless performed under conditions of employment which substantially conform to the laws of this state and the rules of the department of labor and industries. The commission may create such debt and other liabilities as may be reasonable for proper discharge of its duties under this chapter; (9) To maintain such account or accounts with one or more qualified public depositaries as the commission may direct, to cause moneys to be deposited therein, and to expend moneys for purposes authorized by this chapter by drafts made by the commission upon such institutions or by other means; (10) To cause to be kept and annually closed, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, accurate records of all receipts, disbursements, and other financial transactions, available for audit by the state auditor; (11) To create and maintain a list of producers and to disseminate information among and solicit the opinions of producers with respect to the discharge of the duties of the commission, directly or by arrangement with trade associations or other instrumentalities; (12) To employ, designate as agent, act in concert with, and enter into contracts with any person, council, commission, or other entity for the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the forest products industry and particularly for the purpose of assisting in the sale and distribution of Washington forest products in domestic and foreign commerce, expending moneys as it may deem necessary or advisable for such purpose and for the purpose of paying its proportionate share of the cost of any program providing direct or indirect assistance to the sale and distribution of Washington forest products in domestic or foreign commerce, and employing and paying for vendors of professional services of all kinds; (13) To sue and be sued as a commission, without individual liability for acts of the commission within the scope of the powers conferred upon it by this chapter; (14) To propose assessment levels for producers subject to referendum approval under RCW 15.100.110 ; and (15) To participate in federal and state agency hearings, meetings, and other proceedings relating to the regulation, production, manufacture, distribution, sale, or use of forest products.
RCW 15.92.080 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 92 / Section 080
RCW 15.92.080: Annual report—Acceptable risk of human and environmental exposure.
Status: in_force

The center for sustaining agriculture and natural resources at Washington State University shall prepare and present an annual report to the appropriate legislative committees. The report shall include the center's priorities to find alternatives to the use of agricultural chemicals that pose human and environmental risks. The first report, due no later than November 1, 1992, shall use federal criteria of acceptable risk of human and environmental exposure for establishing such priorities and for conducting responsive research and education programs. For each subsequent year, the report shall detail the center's progress toward meeting the goals identified in the center's plan.
RCW 15.44.035 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 44 / Section 035
RCW 15.44.035: Producer lists—Each producer responsible for accuracy—Use of lists.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall prior to each advisory vote, in sufficient time to satisfy the requirements of RCW 15.44.033 , furnish the director with a list of all producers within the district or area for which the advisory vote is being held. The commission shall require each dealer and shipper in addition to the information required under RCW 15.44.110 to furnish the commission with a list of names of producers whose milk they handle. (2) Any producer may on his or her own motion file his or her name with the commission for the purpose of receiving notice of the advisory vote. (3) It is the responsibility of each producer to ensure that his or her correct address is filed with the commission. (4) For all purposes of giving notice, holding referenda, and conducting advisory votes for nominees to the commission, the applicable list of producers corrected up to the day preceding the date the list is certified and mailed to the director is deemed to be the list of all producers or handlers, as applicable, entitled to notice or to vote. The list shall be corrected and brought up-to-date in accordance with evidence and information provided to the commission.
RCW 15.37.090 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 37 / Section 090
RCW 15.37.090: Subpoenas—Witness fees.
Status: in_force

The director may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and/or the production of books, documents, and records in the county in which the person licensed under this chapter resides in any hearing affecting the authority or privileges granted by a license issued under the provisions of this chapter. Witnesses, except complaining witnesses, shall be entitled to fees for attendance and travel, as provided for in chapter 2.40 RCW as enacted or hereafter amended.
RCW 15.89.150 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 89 / Section 150
RCW 15.89.150: Costs—Funding staff support—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) All costs incurred by the department, including the adoption of rules and other actions necessary to carry out this chapter, shall be reimbursed by the commission. (2) The director may provide by rule for a method to fund staff support for all commodity boards or commissions in accordance with RCW 43.23.033 if a position is not directly funded by the legislature and costs are related to the specific activity undertaken on behalf of an individual commodity board or commission. The commission shall provide funds to the department according to the rules adopted by the director.
RCW 15.09.010 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 09 / Section 010
RCW 15.09.010: Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to enable counties to more effectively control and prevent the spread of horticultural pests and diseases.
RCW 15.26.210 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 26 / Section 210
RCW 15.26.210: Assessments—Constitute personal debt.
Status: in_force

Any due and payable assessments herein levied shall constitute a personal debt of every person so assessed or who otherwise owes the same and shall be due and payable as provided for in RCW 15.26.200 , unless the commission by rules or regulations provides for payment to be made not later than thirty days after the time set forth in RCW 15.26.200 : PROVIDED, That such extension of time shall not apply to any person who is in arrears in his or her payments to the commission.
RCW 15.35.080 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 35 / Section 080
RCW 15.35.080: Definitions.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter: (1) "Department" means the department of agriculture of the state of Washington; (2) "Director" means the director of the department or the director's duly appointed representative; (3) "Person" means a natural person, individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, society, and association, and every officer, agent, or employee thereof. This term shall import either the singular or plural as the case may be; (4) "Market" or "marketing area" means any geographical area within the state or another state comprising one or more counties or parts thereof, where marketing conditions are substantially similar and which may be designated by the director as one marketing area; (5) "Milk" means all fluid milk from cows as defined in chapter 15.36 RCW and rules adopted under chapter 15.36 RCW; (6) "Milk products" includes any product manufactured from milk or any derivative or product of milk; (7) "Milk dealer" means any person engaged in the handling of milk in his or her capacity as the operator of a milk plant, as that term is defined in chapter 15.36 RCW and rules adopted under chapter 15.36 RCW: (a) Who receives milk in an unprocessed state from dairy farms, and who processes milk into milk or milk products; and (b) Whose milk plant is located within the state or from whose milk plant milk or milk products that are produced at least in part from milk from producers are disposed of to any place or establishment within a marketing area; (8) "Producer" means a person producing milk within this state for sale under a grade A milk permit issued by the department under the provisions of chapter 15.36 RCW or, if the director so provides by rule, a person who markets to a milk dealer milk produced under a grade A permit issued by another state; (9) "Classification" means the classification of milk into classes according to its utilization by the department; (10) The terms "plan," "market area and pooling arrangement," "market area pooling plan," "market area and pooling plan," "market pool," and "market plan" all have the same meaning; (11) "Producer-dealer" means a producer who engages in the production of milk and also operates a plant from which an average of more than three hundred pounds daily of milk products, except filled milk, is sold within the marketing area and who has been so designated by the director. A state institution which processes and distributes milk of its own production shall be considered a producer-dealer for purposes of this chapter, but the director may by rule exempt such state institutions from any of the requirements otherwise applicable to producer-dealers.
RCW 15.85.030 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 85 / Section 030
RCW 15.85.030: Department principal agency for aquaculture marketing support.
Status: in_force

The department is the principal state agency for providing state marketing support services for the private sector aquaculture industry.
RCW 15.65.360 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 65 / Section 360
RCW 15.65.360: Agreement and order provisions for marketing information, services, verification of grades, standards, sampling, etc.
Status: in_force

Any marketing agreement or order may provide for marketing information and services to producers and for the verification of grades, standards, weights, tests and sampling of quality and quantity of the agricultural product purchased by handlers from producers.
RCW 15.36.071 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 36 / Section 071
RCW 15.36.071: Milk hauler's license—Endorsements.
Status: in_force

A milk hauler must obtain a milk hauler's license to conduct the operation under this chapter. A milk hauler's license is not transferable with respect to persons or locations or both. The license, issued by the director upon approval of an application for the license and compliance with the provisions of this chapter, shall contain the license number, name, residence, and place of business, if any, of the licensee. A milk hauler's license shall also contain endorsements for individual milk transport vehicles. The license plate number and registration number for each milk transport vehicle shall be listed on the endorsement.
RCW 15.60.065 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 60 / Section 065
RCW 15.60.065: Apiary coordinated areas—Hearing to establish.
Status: in_force

When the county legislative authority determines that it would be desirable to establish an apiary coordinated area or areas in their county, they shall make an order fixing a time and place when a hearing will be held, notice of which shall be published at least once each week for two successive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation within the county. It shall be the duty of the county legislative authority at the time fixed for such hearing, to hear all persons interested in the establishment of apiary coordinated areas as defined in this section and RCW 15.60.075 and 15.60.085 .
RCW 15.92.010 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 92 / Section 010
RCW 15.92.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Agricultural commodity" means any distinctive type of agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, floricultural, vegetable, or animal product, including but not limited to, products qualifying as organic products under chapter 15.86 RCW, private sector cultured aquatic products as defined in RCW 15.85.020 , bees and honey, and Christmas trees but not including timber or timber products. (2) "Center" means the center for sustaining agriculture and natural resources established at Washington State University. (3) "Integrated pest management" is a strategy that uses various combinations of pest control methods, biological, cultural, and chemical, in a compatible manner to achieve satisfactory control and ensure favorable economic and environmental consequences. (4) "IR-4 program" means interregional research project number four, clearances of chemicals and biologics for minor or special uses, established in 1963 by the cooperative state research service of the United States department of agriculture, the coordinated national program involving land-grant universities and the United States department of agriculture to provide data required for the registration of pesticides needed for the production of minor crops. (5) "Laboratory" means the food and environmental quality laboratory established at Washington State University at Tri-Cities. (6) "Minor crop" means an agricultural crop considered to be minor in the national context of registering pesticides. (7) "Minor use" means a pesticide use considered to be minor in the national context of registering pesticides including, but not limited to, a use for a special local need. (8) "Natural resources" means soil, water, air, forests, wetlands, wildlands, and wildlife. (9) "Pesticide" means chemical or biologic used to control pests such as insect, rodent, nematode, snail, slug, weed, virus, or any organism the director of agriculture may declare to be a pest. (10) "Registration" means use of a pesticide approved by the state department of agriculture. (11) "Sustainable agriculture" means a systems approach to farming, ranching, and natural resource production that builds on and supports the physical, biological, and ecological resource base upon which agriculture depends. The goals of sustainable agriculture are to provide human food and fiber needs in an economically viable manner for the agriculture industry and in a manner which protects the environment and contributes to the overall safety and quality of life.
RCW 15.130.540 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 130 / Section 540
RCW 15.130.540: Temporary emergency rules.
Status: in_force

(1) If a class of food manufactured, processed, or packed in a locality is possibly contaminated with microorganisms injurious to health and the extent of injury cannot be determined once the food has entered into intrastate commerce, the department may adopt emergency rules for the manufacture, processing, or packing of that class of food in that locality. The rules must include the conditions necessary to protect public health and provide for the department to issue temporary permits during the emergency period. (2) A person may not manufacture, process, or pack the class of food subject to the emergency unless holding a temporary permit under the emergency rules and complying with the conditions of the permit. (3) To the extent practicable, such emergency rules must conform to federal emergency regulations, if any, addressing the same subject. (4) A person may not introduce or deliver in intrastate commerce food that violates the requirements of this provision. (5) A person may not falsely represent that food subject to temporary emergency rule complies with those rules through the use of a mark stamp, tag, label, or other counterfeit or false identification device. (6) The department may immediately suspend a temporary emergency permit when its holder violates the conditions of the permit.
RCW 15.130.560 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 130 / Section 560
RCW 15.130.560: Criminal penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who knowingly violates RCW 15.130.200 through 15.130.240 , 15.130.500 , 15.130.520 , or 15.130.540 is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a penalty of not more than two hundred dollars. (2) A person who knowingly violates RCW 15.130.200 through 15.130.240 , 15.130.500 , 15.130.520 , or 15.130.540 following a first offense under subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a penalty of imprisonment for not more than thirty days or a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or both. (3) A person who knowingly violates RCW 15.130.200 through 15.130.240 , 15.130.500 , 15.130.520 , or 15.130.540 with intent to defraud or mislead is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a penalty of imprisonment for not more than ninety days or a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or both. (4) Before reporting a violation for criminal prosecution, the department must provide the affected person with notice and opportunity to present oral or written comment to the department.
RCW 15.83.020 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 83 / Section 020
RCW 15.83.020: Negotiating agents—Association of producers—Accreditation.
Status: in_force

(1) An association of producers may file an application with the director: (a) Requesting accreditation to serve as the exclusive negotiating agent on behalf of its producer members who are within a proposed negotiating unit with respect to any qualified commodity; (b) Describing geographical boundaries of the proposed negotiating unit; (c) Specifying the number of producers and the quantity of products included within the proposed negotiating unit; (d) Specifying the number and location of the producers and the quantity of products represented by the association; (e) Agreeing to reimburse the department for all anticipated and uncovered costs incurred by the department for actions necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter; and (f) Supplying any other information required by the director. (2) Within a reasonable time after receiving an application under subsection (1) of this section, the director shall approve or disapprove the application in accordance with this section. (a) The director shall approve the initial application or renewal if the director determines that: (i) The association is owned and controlled by producers under the charter documents or bylaws of the association; (ii) The association has valid and binding contracts with its members empowering the association to sell or negotiate terms of sale of its members' products or to negotiate for compensation for products produced under contract by its members; (iii) The association represents a sufficient percentage of producers or that its members produce a sufficient percentage of agricultural products to enable it to function as an effective agent for producers in negotiating with a given handler as defined in rules promulgated by the department. In making this finding, the director shall exclude any quantity of the agricultural products contracted by producers with producer-owned and controlled processing cooperatives with its members and any quantity of these products produced by handlers; (iv) One of the association's functions is to act as principal or agent for its members in negotiations with handlers for prices and other terms of trade with respect to the production, sale, and marketing of the products of its members, or for compensation for products produced by its members under contract; (v) Sufficient resources, including public funds and any funds to be provided by the applicant under reimbursement agreements, will be available to cover department costs for services provided by the department in carrying out the provisions of this chapter, including department costs to defend a decision made by the department under this chapter if such a decision is appealed; and (vi) Accreditation would not be contrary to the policies established in RCW 15.83.005 . (b) If the director does not approve the application under (a) of this subsection, then the association of producers may file an amended application with the director. The director, within a reasonable time, shall approve the amended application if it meets the requirements set out in (a) of this subsection. (3) The department shall provide the association an estimate of expenses that may be incurred prior to the department's provision of services. (4) At the discretion of the director, or upon submission of a timely filed petition by an affected handler or an affected association of producers, the association of producers accredited under this section may be required by the director to renew the application for accreditation by providing the information required under subsection (1) of this section.
RCW 15.65.900 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 65 / Section 900
RCW 15.65.900: Savings—1961 c 256.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not repeal, amend or modify chapter 15.66 RCW, or any other law providing for the marketing of agricultural commodities and/or providing for marketing agreements or orders for such agricultural commodities, which shall be in existence on the date this act becomes effective.
RCW 15.44.033 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 44 / Section 033
RCW 15.44.033: Nomination and appointment procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) Producer members of the commission shall be nominated by producers within the district or area that such producer members represent. (2) Nomination for candidates to be appointed to the commission shall be conducted by mail by the director. Such nomination forms shall be mailed by the director to each producer in a district or area where a vacancy is about to occur. Such mailing shall be made on or after April 1st, but not later than April 10th of the year the incumbent's term will expire. The nomination form shall provide for the name of the nominee and the names of five other producers nominating such nominee. The producers nominating such nominee shall sign the form and shall further attest that the nominee meets the qualifications for a producer member to serve on the commission and that he or she will be willing to serve on the commission if appointed. (3) All nominations as provided for in this section shall be returned to the director by April 30th, and the director shall not accept any nomination postmarked later than midnight April 30th, nor place the candidate thereon on the advisory ballot. (4) Advisory vote ballots for appointing nominees to the commission will be mailed by the director to all eligible producers no later than May 15th, in districts or areas where advisory votes are to be held and such ballots to be valid shall be returned postmarked no later than May 31st of the year mailed, to the director in Olympia. (5) The director shall determine whether the persons nominated possess the qualifications required by statute for the position.
RCW 15.44.010 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 44 / Section 010
RCW 15.44.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Commission" means the Washington state dairy products commission. (2) "Current level of assessment" means the level of assessment paid by the producer as set by the commission which cannot exceed the maximum authorized assessment rate. (3) "Dealer" means a person doing business in the state of Washington who handles, ships, buys, and sells dairy products, or who acts as sales or purchasing agent, broker, or factor of dairy products. (4) "Handler" means a person doing business in the state of Washington who purchases milk, cream, or skimmed milk for processing, manufacturing, sale, or distribution. (5) "Mail" or "send" for purposes of any notice relating to rule making, referenda, or elections means regular mail or electronic distribution, as provided in RCW 34.05.260 for rule making. "Electronic distribution" or "electronically" means distribution by electronic mail or facsimile mail. (6) "Maximum authorized assessment rate" means the level of assessment most recently approved by a referendum of producers. (7) "Person" means an individual, firm, corporation, limited liability company, trust, association, partnership, society, or any other organization of individuals, or any unit or agency of local, state, or federal government. (8) "Processor" means a person doing business in the state of Washington who uses milk or cream for canning, drying, manufacturing, preparing, or packaging or for use in producing or manufacturing any product therefrom. (9) "Producer" means a person doing business in the state of Washington who produces milk from cows and sells it for human or animal food, or medicinal or industrial uses. (10) "Ship" means to deliver or consign milk or cream to a person dealing in, processing, distributing, or manufacturing dairy products for sale, for human consumption, or industrial or medicinal uses.
RCW 15.58.200 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 58 / Section 200
RCW 15.58.200: Pesticide dealer manager—License qualifications.
Status: in_force

The director shall require each pesticide dealer manager to demonstrate to the director knowledge of pesticide laws and rules; pesticide hazards; and the safe distribution, use and application, and disposal of pesticides by satisfactorily passing a written examination after which the director shall issue a license of qualification. Application for a license must be accompanied by a fee of thirty-eight dollars. The pesticide dealer manager license expires annually on a date set by rule by the director.
RCW 15.65.450 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 65 / Section 450
RCW 15.65.450: Deposit to defray department's expenses—Circumstances requiring reimbursement.
Status: in_force

Prior to the issuance of any marketing agreement or order, the director may require the applicants therefor to deposit with him or her such amount of money as the director may deem necessary to defray the expenses of preparing and making effective such agreement or order. (1) A commodity board shall reimburse the department for expenses incurred by the department when a commodity board petitions the director to amend or terminate a marketing order or agreement and for other services provided by the department under this chapter. The department shall provide to a commodity board an estimate of expenses that may be incurred to amend or terminate a marketing order or agreement prior to any services taking place. (2) Petitioners who are not a majority of a commodity board, and who file a petition with the director to issue, amend, or terminate a marketing order or agreement, shall deposit funds with the director to pay for expenses incurred by the department, under rules adopted by the director. (3) A commodity board shall reimburse petitioners the amount paid to the department under the following circumstances: (a) If the petition is to issue a marketing order or agreement, the commodity board shall reimburse the petitioners the amount expended by the department when funds become available after establishment of the commodity board; or (b) If the petition is to amend or terminate a marketing order or agreement and the proposal is assented to by the affected parties or affected producers, the commodity board shall reimburse the petitioners within thirty days of the referendum. (4) If for any reason a proceeding is discontinued, the commodity board or petitioners, whichever is applicable, shall only reimburse the department for expenses incurred by the department up until the time the proceeding is discontinued.
RCW 15.65.330 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 65 / Section 330
RCW 15.65.330: Agreement and order provisions for uniform grades and standards—Enforcement—Rules.
Status: in_force

Any marketing agreement or order may contain provisions which directly provide for, or which authorize the director or his or her designee to provide by rules and regulations for, any one or more, or all, of the following: (1) Establishing uniform grades and standards of quality, condition, maturity, size, weight, pack, packages, and/or label for the affected commodity or any products thereof; (2) requiring producers, handlers, and/or other persons to conform to such grades and/or standards in packing, packaging, processing, labeling, selling, or otherwise commercially disposing of the affected commodity and/or in offering, advertising, and/or delivering it therefor; (3) providing for inspection and enforcement to ascertain and effectuate compliance; (4) establishing rules and regulations respecting the foregoing; (5) providing that the director or his or her designee shall carry out inspection and enforcement of, and may (within the general provisions of the agreement or order) establish detailed provisions relating to, such standards and grades and such rules and regulations: PROVIDED, That any modification not of a substantial nature, such as the modification of standards within a certain grade may be made without a hearing, and shall not be considered an amendment for the purposes of this chapter.
RCW 15.66.260 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 66 / Section 260
RCW 15.66.260: Costs of conducting nominations and elections—Reimbursement.
Status: in_force

The department shall be reimbursed for actual costs incurred in conducting nominations and elections for members of any commodity commission established under the provisions of this chapter. Such reimbursement shall be made from the funds of the commission for which the nominations and elections were conducted by the director.
RCW 15.66.055 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 66 / Section 055
RCW 15.66.055: Director's duties and responsibilities—Rules.
Status: in_force

The director may adopt rules necessary to carry out the director's duties and responsibilities under this chapter including: (1) The issuance, amendment, suspension, or termination of marketing orders; (2) Procedural, technical, or administrative rules which may address and include, but are not limited to: (a) The submission of a petition to issue, amend, or terminate a marketing order under this chapter; (b) Nominations conducted under this chapter; (c) Elections of commission members or referenda conducted under this chapter; and (d) Actions of the director upon a petition to issue, amend, or terminate a marketing order; (3) Rules that provide for a method to fund: (a) The costs of staff support for all commodity boards and commissions in accordance with RCW 43.23.033 if the position is not directly funded by the legislature; and (b) The actual costs related to the specific activity undertaken on behalf of an individual commodity board or commission.
RCW 15.88.025 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 88 / Section 025
RCW 15.88.025: Regulating wine grapes and wine—Existing comprehensive scheme—Applicable laws.
Status: in_force

The history, economy, culture, and future of Washington state's agriculture involves the wine industry. In order to develop and promote wine grapes and wine as part of an existing comprehensive scheme to regulate those products the legislature declares: (1) That it is vital to the continued economic well-being of the citizens of this state and their general welfare that its wine grapes and wine be properly promoted by (a) enabling the wine industry to help themselves in establishing orderly, fair, sound, efficient, and unhampered marketing of wine grapes and wines they produce; and (b) working to stabilize the wine industry by increasing markets for wine grapes and wine within the state, the nation, and internationally; (2) That wine grape growers and wine producers operate within a regulatory environment that imposes burdens on them for the benefit of society and the citizens of the state and includes restrictions on marketing autonomy. Those restrictions may impair the wine grape growers' and wine producers' ability to compete in local, domestic, and foreign markets; (3) That it is in the overriding public interest that support for the wine industry be clearly expressed; that adequate protection be given to agricultural commodities, uses, activities, and operations; and that wine grapes and wine be promoted individually, and as part of a comprehensive industry to: (a) Enhance the reputation and image of Washington state's agriculture industry; (b) Increase the sale and use of wine grapes and wine in local, domestic, and foreign markets; (c) Protect the public by educating the public in reference to the quality, care, and methods used in the production of wine grapes and wine; (d) Increase the knowledge of the qualities and value of Washington's wine grapes and wine; and (e) Support and engage in programs or activities that benefit the production, handling, processing, marketing, and uses of wine grapes and wine; (4) That this chapter is enacted in the exercise of the police powers of this state for the purpose of protecting the health, peace, safety, and general welfare of the people of this state; and (5) That the production and marketing of wine grapes and wine is a highly regulated industry and that the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted under it are only one aspect of the regulated industry. Other regulations and restraints applicable to the wine grape and wine industry include: (a) Organic products act under chapter 15.86 RCW; (b) Horticultural pests and diseases under chapter 15.08 RCW; (c) Horticultural plants, Christmas trees, and facilities — Inspection and licensing under chapter 15.13 RCW; (d) Planting stock under chapter 15.14 RCW; (e) Washington pesticide control act under chapter 15.58 RCW; (f) Food safety and security act under chapter 15.130 RCW; (g) Insect pests and plant diseases under chapter 17.24 RCW; (h) Wholesale distributors and suppliers of wine and malt beverages under chapter 19.126 RCW; (i) Weights and measures under chapter 19.94 RCW; (j) Title 66 RCW, alcoholic beverage control; (k) Chapter 69.07 RCW, Washington food processing act; (l) 27 U.S.C., Secs. 201 through 211, 213 through 219a, and 122A; (m) 27 C.F.R., Parts 1, 6, 9, 10, 12, 16, 240, 251, 252; and (n) Rules under Titles 16 and 314 WAC, and rules adopted under chapter 15.88 RCW.
RCW 69.28.200 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 28 / Section 200
RCW 69.28.200: "Container" defined.
Status: in_force

The term "container" shall mean any box, crate, chest, carton, barrel, keg, bottle, jar, can or any other receptacle containing honey.All moneys collected from such levy shall be expended exclusively to effectuate the purposes and objects of this chapter. They shall be generally expended on promotion and improvement of the various commodities approximately in the ratio that funds are derived from such commodities, after deducting suitable amounts for general overhead and basic general research, unless a majority of the functioning state commodity committees consent to a larger expenditure on behalf of any commodity or commodities. Any funds contributed to the commission by any special group or raised by an additional levy on any commodity or classification thereof, shall be expended only in connection with such commodity.
RCW 15.150.020 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 150 / Section 020
RCW 15.150.020: Interagency coordination team for cannabis laboratory quality standards.
Status: in_force

(1) The interagency coordination team for cannabis laboratory quality standards is created. The team consists of the department, the liquor and cannabis board, and the department of health. The department is designated lead agency for the team and must provide the team with all necessary administrative support. (2) The agencies that make up the team must each dedicate administrative, policy, scientific, or other staff necessary to successfully accomplish the duties assigned to the team. (3) The team must: (a) Coordinate among all participating agencies on agency policies, actions, and regulatory activities that relate to cannabis testing laboratory quality standards; and (b) Advise the department on implementation and maintenance of cannabis testing laboratory quality standards topics including, but not limited to, analytical methods, validation protocols, quality assurance and quality control practices, project planning and sampling guides, and other topics as necessary to fulfill the purposes of the team and chapter 135, Laws of 2022. In making its recommendations, the team must take into account the cannabis science task force recommendations.
RCW 19.30.160 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 30 / Section 160
RCW 19.30.160: Civil penalty—Hearing—Court action.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any criminal penalty imposed under RCW 19.30.150 , the director may assess against any person who violates this chapter, or any rule adopted under this chapter, a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each violation. (2) The person shall be afforded the opportunity for a hearing, upon request to the director made within thirty days after the date of issuance of the notice of assessment. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. (3) If any person fails to pay an assessment after it has become a final and unappealable order, or after the court has entered final judgment in favor of the agency, the director shall refer the matter to the state attorney general, who shall recover the amount assessed by action in the appropriate superior court. In such action, the validity and appropriateness of the final order imposing the penalty shall not be subject to review. (4) Without regard to other remedies provided in this chapter, the department may bring suit upon the surety bond filed by the farm labor contractor on behalf of a worker whose rights under this chapter have been violated by the contractor. The action may be commenced in any court of competent jurisdiction. In any such action, there shall be compliance with the notice and service requirements set forth in RCW 19.30.170 .No person in this state shall place or stamp the letters "CA" or a similar designation in conjunction with a number or numbers upon any container or subcontainer of any fruits or vegetables, unless the director has inspected such fruits or vegetables and issued a state lot number for such fruits or vegetables in conjunction with a certificate stating their quality and condition, that they were stored in a warehouse licensed under the provisions of this chapter and that they meet all other requirements of this chapter or rules adopted hereunder: PROVIDED, That if such fruits or vegetables are not allowed to enter the channels of commerce within two weeks of such inspection or a subsequent similar inspection by the director the letters "CA" and the state lot number shall be eradicated by the licensee.
RCW 15.62.180 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 62 / Section 180
RCW 15.62.180: Reporting.
Status: in_force

Each affected person shall, as required, file with the commission a return under oath on forms to be furnished by the commission, stating the information requested by the commission regarding the ownership, handling, processing, manufacturing, delivering, shipping, sale, and brokering of various honey bee industry products and activities as defined in RCW 15.62.020 . The report shall cover the period or periods of time prescribed by the commission.
RCW 15.17.213 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 17 / Section 213
RCW 15.17.213: Exemption of certain fruits or vegetables from chapter.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter does not apply: (a) To the movement in bulk of any fruits or vegetables from the premises where they are grown or produced to a packing shed, warehouse, or processing plant for the purpose of storing, grading, packing, labeling, or processing prior to entering commercial channels for wholesale or retail sale; (b) To any processed, canned, frozen, or dehydrated fruits or vegetables; (c) To any infected or infested fruits or vegetables to be manufactured into by-products or to be shipped to a by-products plant; or (d) To the sale of up to five hundred pounds per day of any fruit or vegetable by any producer or handler directly to an individual ultimate consumer unless otherwise established by rule for an individual commodity. These fruits and vegetables shall meet the requirements of RCW 15.17.210 (1)(b). (2) The inspection requirements of this chapter do not apply to the sale or transportation within a zone of production, as defined by rule, of any fruit or vegetable named in RCW 15.17.050 (1) or any combination of those fruits and vegetables to a fruit or produce stand or farmers market in a quantity specified by the director by rule.
RCW 15.80.300 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 80 / Section 300
RCW 15.80.300: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly require[s] otherwise. (1) "Certified weight" means any signed certified statement or memorandum of weight, measure, or count, issued by a weighmaster or weigher in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or any rule adopted under it. (2) "Commodity" means anything that may be weighed, measured, or counted in a commercial transaction. (3) "Department" means the department of agriculture of the state of Washington. (4) "Director" means the director of the department or the director's duly appointed representative. (5) "Licensed public weighmaster," also referred to as "weighmaster," means any person, licensed under the provisions of this chapter, who weighs, measures, or counts any commodity or thing and issues therefor a signed certified statement, ticket, or memorandum of weight, measure, or count accepted as the accurate weight, or count upon which the purchase or sale of any commodity or upon which the basic charge or payment for services rendered is based. (6) "Person" means a natural person, individual, or firm, partnership, corporation, company, society, or association. This term shall import either the singular or plural, as the case may be. (7) "Retail merchant" means and includes any person operating from a bona fide fixed or permanent location at which place all of the retail business of the merchant is transacted, and whose business is exclusively retail except for the occasional wholesaling of small quantities of surplus commodities that have been taken in exchange for merchandise from the producers thereof at the bona fide fixed or permanent location. (8) "Thing" means anything used to move, handle, transport, or contain any commodity for which a certified weight, measure, or count is issued when such thing is used to handle, transport, or contain a commodity. (9) "Vehicle" means any device, other than a railroad car, in, upon, or by which any commodity is or may be transported or drawn. (10) "Weigher" means any person who is licensed under the provisions of this chapter and who is an agent or employee of a weighmaster and authorized by the weighmaster to issue certified statements of weight, measure, or count.
RCW 15.04.300 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 04 / Section 300
RCW 15.04.300: Guide to state and federal programs of assistance to farm families.
Status: in_force

The department of agriculture is authorized to develop, in cooperation with Washington State University and other state agencies, an informational guide to programs offered by state and federal agencies which would be of assistance to farm families. The informational guide shall be made available to farmers and ranchers through county extension offices, farm organizations, and other appropriate means.
RCW 15.49.011 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 49 / Section 011
RCW 15.49.011: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Advertisement" means all representations, other than those on the label, disseminated in any manner or by any means, relating to seed within the scope of this chapter. (2) "Agricultural seed" includes grass, forage, cereal, oil, fiber, and other kinds of crop seeds commonly recognized within this state as agricultural seeds, lawn seeds, and combinations of such seeds, and may include common and restricted noxious weed seeds but not prohibited noxious weed seeds. (3) "Blend" means seed consisting of more than one variety of a kind, each in excess of five percent by weight of the whole. (4) "Bulk seed" means seed distributed in a nonpackage form. (5) "Business licensing system" means the mechanism established by chapter 19.02 RCW by which business licenses, endorsed for individual state-issued licenses, are issued and renewed using a business license application and a business license expiration date common to each renewable license endorsement. (6) "Certifying agency" means (a) an agency authorized under the laws of any state, territory, or possession to certify seed officially and which has standards and procedures approved by the United States secretary of agriculture to assure the genetic purity and identity of the seed certified; or (b) an agency of a foreign country determined by the United States secretary of agriculture to adhere to procedures and standards for seed certification comparable to those adhered to generally by seed-certifying agencies under (a) of this subsection. (7) "Coated seed" means seed that has been treated and has received an application of inert material during the treatment process. (8) "Conditioning" means drying, cleaning, scarifying, and other operations that could change the purity or germination of the seed and require the seed lot to be retested to determine the label information. (9) "Dealer" means any person who distributes. (10) "Department" means the department of agriculture of the state of Washington or its duly authorized representative. (11) "Director" means the director of the department of agriculture. (12) "Distribute" means to import, consign, offer for sale, hold for sale, sell, barter, or otherwise supply seed in this state. (13) "Flower seeds" includes seeds of herbaceous plants grown from their blooms, ornamental foliage, or other ornamental parts, and commonly known and sold under the name of flower seeds in this state. (14) The terms "foundation seed," "registered seed," and "certified seed" mean seed that has been produced and labeled in compliance with the regulations of the department. (15) "Germination" means the emergence and development from the seed embryo of those essential structures which, for the kind of seed in question, are indicative of the ability to produce a normal plant under favorable conditions. (16) "Hard seeds" means seeds that remain hard at the end of the prescribed test period because they have not absorbed water due to an impermeable seed coat. (17) "Hybrid" means the first generation seed of a cross produced by controlling the pollination and by combining (a) two or more inbred lines; (b) one inbred or a single cross with an open pollinated variety; or (c) two varieties or species, except open-pollinated varieties of corn (Zea mays). The second generation or subsequent generations from such crosses are not regarded as hybrids. Hybrid designations must be treated as variety names. (18) "Inert matter" means all matter not seed, that includes broken seeds, sterile florets, chaff, fungus bodies, and stones as determined by methods defined by rule. (19) "Inoculant" means a commercial preparation containing nitrogen fixing bacteria applied to the seed. (20) "Kind" means one or more related species or subspecies that singly or collectively is known by one common name, for example, corn, oats, alfalfa, and timothy. (21) "Label" includes a tag or other device attached to or written, stamped, or printed on any container or accompanying any lot of bulk seeds purporting to set forth the information required on the seed label by this chapter, and it may include any other information relating to the labeled seed. (22) "Lot" means a definite quantity of seed identified by a lot number or other mark, every portion or bag of which is uniform within recognized tolerances for the factors that appear in the labeling. (23) "Lot number" must identify the producer or dealer and year of production or the year distributed for each lot of seed. This requirement may be satisfied by use of a conditioner's or dealer's code. (24) "Mixture," "mix," or "mixed" means seed consisting of more than one kind, each in excess of five percent by weight of the whole. (25) "Official sample" means any sample of seed taken and designated as official by the department. (26) "Other crop seed" means seed of plants grown as crops, other than the kind or variety included in the pure seed, as determined by methods defined by rule. (27) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, company, association, receiver, trustee, or agent. (28) "Prohibited (primary) noxious weed seeds" are the seeds of weeds which when established are highly destructive, competitive, and/or difficult to control by cultural or chemical practices. (29) "Pure live seed" means the product of the percent of germination plus hard or dormant seed multiplied by the percent of pure seed divided by one hundred. The result is expressed as a whole number. (30) "Pure seed" means seed exclusive of inert matter and all other seeds not of the seed being considered as determined by methods defined by rule. (31) "Restricted (secondary) noxious weed seeds" are the seeds of weeds which are objectionable in fields, lawns, and gardens of this state, but which can be controlled by cultural or chemical practices. (32) "Retail" means to distribute to the ultimate consumer. (33) "Screenings" mean chaff, seed, weed seed, inert matter, and other materials removed from seed in cleaning or conditioning. (34) "Seed labeling registrant" means a person who has obtained a permit to label seed for distribution in this state. (35) "Seeds" mean agricultural or vegetable seeds or other seeds as determined by rules adopted by the department. (36) "Stop sale, use, or removal order" means an administrative order restraining the sale, use, disposition, and movement of a specific amount of seed. (37) "Treated" means that the seed has received an application of a substance, or that it has been subjected to a process for which a claim is made. (38) "Type" means a group of varieties so nearly similar that the individual varieties cannot be clearly differentiated except under special conditions. (39) "Variety" means a subdivision of a kind that is distinct, uniform, and stable; "distinct" in the sense that the variety can be differentiated by one or more identifiable morphological, physiological, or other characteristics from all other varieties of public knowledge; "uniform" in the sense that variations in essential and distinctive characteristics are describable; and "stable" in the sense that the variety will remain unchanged in its essential and distinctive characteristics and its uniformity when reproduced or reconstituted as required by the different categories of varieties. (40) "Vegetable seeds" includes the seeds of those crops that are grown in gardens and on truck farms and are generally known and sold under the name of vegetable or herb seeds in this state. (41) "Weed seeds" include the seeds of all plants generally recognized as weeds within this state, and includes the seeds of prohibited and restricted noxious weeds as determined by regulations adopted by the department.
RCW 15.15.010 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15 / Section 010
RCW 15.15.010: Restricted seed potato production area—Growers' petition—Department of agriculture—Director—Rules.
Status: in_force

Growers of seed potatoes, certified in accordance with rules adopted under chapter 15.14 RCW, may submit a petition to the director of the department of agriculture requesting that the director establish a restricted seed potato production area. The petition shall include the proposed geographic boundaries of the restricted seed potato production area, and the types of restrictions that are proposed to apply to the growing of nonseed potatoes. The petition shall contain the signatures of at least fifty percent of the growers of certified seed potatoes who have produced at least fifty percent of the certified seed potatoes within the proposed restricted seed potato production area in each of the two preceding years. Upon receipt of a petition submitted in accordance with this section, the director of the department of agriculture shall, within sixty days of receipt of the petition, investigate the need of establishing a restricted seed potato production area. The director may propose rules and hold public hearings in the area affected by the proposed rules. The director has the authority to adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW to establish restricted seed potato production areas to prevent the increased exposure to plant diseases and insect pests that adversely affect the ability to meet standards for certification of seed potatoes established under chapter 15.14 RCW.
RCW 15.17.140 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 17 / Section 140
RCW 15.17.140: Inspections and certifications—Request for—Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person financially interested in any fruits or vegetables in this state may request inspection and/or certification services provided for those fruits or vegetables under this chapter. (2) To facilitate the movement or sale of fruits and vegetables or other agricultural commodities, the director may provide, if requested by growers or other interested persons, special inspections or certifications not otherwise authorized under this chapter and shall prescribe a fee for that service. (3) Persons requesting services shall be responsible for payment of fees for those services prescribed by the director under RCW 15.17.150 .
RCW 15.53.901 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 53 / Section 901
RCW 15.53.901: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Brand name" means a word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination thereof, identifying the commercial feed of a distributor or registrant and distinguishing it from that of others. (2) "Commercial feed" means all materials or combination of materials that are distributed or intended for distribution for use as feed or for mixing in feed, unless such materials are specifically exempted. Unmixed whole seeds and physically altered entire unmixed seeds, when such whole seeds or physically altered seeds are not chemically changed or not adulterated within the meaning of RCW 15.53.902 , are exempt. The department by rule may exempt from this definition, or from specific provisions of this chapter, commodities such as hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, hulls, and individual chemical compounds or substances when such commodities, compounds, or substances are not intermixed with other materials, and are not adulterated within the meaning of RCW 15.53.902 . (3) "Contract feeder" means a person who is an independent contractor and feeds commercial feed to animals pursuant to a contract whereby such commercial feed is supplied, furnished, or otherwise provided to such person and whereby such person's remuneration is determined all or in part by feed consumption, mortality, profits, or amount or quality of product. (4) "Customer-formula feed" means commercial feed that consists of a mixture of commercial feeds or feed ingredients, or both, each batch of which is manufactured according to the instructions of the final purchaser. (5) "Department" means the department of agriculture of the state of Washington or its duly authorized representative. (6) "Director" means the director of the department or a duly authorized representative. (7) "Distribute" means to offer for sale, sell, exchange or barter, commercial feed; or to supply, furnish, or otherwise provide commercial feed to a contract feeder. (8) "Distributor" means a person who distributes. (9) "Drug" means an article intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in animals other than people and articles, other than feed intended to affect the structure or a function of the animal body. (10) "Facility" means any place where a commercial feed is manufactured, repackaged, sold, transloaded, or stored for later distribution. (11) "Feed ingredient" means each of the constituent materials making up a commercial feed. (12) "Final purchaser" means a person who purchases commercial feed to feed to animals in his or her care. (13) "Initial distributor" means a person who first distributes a commercial feed in or into this state. (14) "Label" means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon or affixed to the container in which a commercial feed is distributed, or on the invoice or delivery slip with which a commercial feed is distributed. (15) "Labeling" means all labels and other written, printed, or graphic matter: (a) Upon a commercial feed or any of its containers or wrappers; or (b) accompanying such commercial feed. (16) "Licensee" means a person who holds a commercial feed license as prescribed in this chapter. (17) "Manufacture" means to grind, mix or blend, or further process a commercial feed for distribution. (18) "Medicated feed" means a commercial feed containing a drug or other medication. (19) "Mineral feed" means a commercial feed intended to supply primarily mineral elements or inorganic nutrients. (20) "Official sample" means a sample of feed taken by the department, obtained and analyzed as provided in RCW 15.53.9024 (3), (5), or (6). (21) "Percent" or "percentage" means percentage by weight. (22) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association. (23) "Pet" means a domesticated animal normally maintained in or near the household of the owner of the pet. (24) "Pet food" means a commercial feed prepared and distributed for consumption by pets. (25) "Product name" means the name of the commercial feed that identifies it as to kind, class, or specific use. (26) "Responsible buyer" means a licensee who is not the final purchaser of a commercial feed and has agreed to be responsible for reporting tonnage and paying inspection fees for all commercial feeds they distribute. (27) "Retail" means to distribute to the final purchaser. (28) "Sell" or "sale" includes exchange. (29) "Specialty pet" means a domesticated animal pet normally maintained in a cage or tank, such as, but not limited to, gerbils, hamsters, canaries, psittacine birds, mynahs, finches, tropical fish, goldfish, snakes, and turtles. (30) "Specialty pet food" means a commercial feed prepared and distributed for consumption by specialty pets. (31) "Ton" means a net weight of two thousand pounds avoirdupois. (32) "Transload" means to transfer commercial feed from one carrier to another carrier without processing or blending the ingredients, for example, transferred from railcar to trucks or shipping containers. (33) "Quantity statement" means the net weight (mass), net volume (liquid or dry), or count.
RCW 15.130.580 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 130 / Section 580
RCW 15.130.580: Proceedings.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may refer a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under it to a state, county, or city attorney, who may initiate proceedings as appropriate and prosecute the matter as prescribed by law. (2) This chapter does not require the department to refer minor violations of this chapter for legal proceedings if public interest is adequately served in the circumstances by written notice or warning.
RCW 15.115.040 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 115 / Section 040
RCW 15.115.040: Washington grain commission—Created—Members—Term of office.
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby created the Washington grain commission. The commission is composed of five wheat producer members, two barley producer members, two members representing the wheat industry, one member representing the barley industry, and the director or his or her appointee. All members, including the director or his or her appointee, are full voting members of the commission. (2)(a) Each wheat producer member of the commission must be a resident of Washington state, over the age of eighteen years at the time of appointment, and a producer of wheat in the district in and for which he or she is nominated and appointed. A wheat producer member must continue to satisfy these qualifications during his or her term of office. (b) For the nomination and appointment of wheat producer members, the affected area is divided into districts as follows: (i) District I: Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Stevens counties; (ii) District II: Whitman county; (iii) District III: Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, and Walla Walla counties; (iv) District IV: Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties; and (v) District V: Benton, Franklin, Kittitas, Klickitat, and Yakima counties. (c) The wheat producers in each district are entitled to elect one wheat producer member of the commission. (3)(a) Each barley producer member of the commission must be a resident of Washington state, over the age of eighteen years at the time of appointment, and a producer of barley in the district in and for which he or she is nominated and appointed. A barley producer member must continue to satisfy these qualifications during his or her term of office. (b) For the nomination and appointment of barley producer members, the affected area is divided into districts as follows: (i) District VI: Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Klickitat, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima counties; and (ii) District VII: Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Stevens counties. (c) The barley producers in each district are entitled to elect one barley producer member of the commission. (4) An industry member of the commission need not be a resident of Washington state, but must be involved with the handling, marketing, transportation, processing of, or research regarding wheat or barley produced in Washington state. An industry representative member must continue to satisfy these qualifications during his or her term of office. (5)(a) The regular term of office of each producer member of the commission is three years from January 1st following his or her first appointment by the director and continues until a successor is appointed. The term of office for producer positions representing districts I, IV, and VII is from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2014, and for three-year terms thereafter. The term of office for producer positions representing districts II, III, V, and VI is from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2015, and for three-year terms thereafter. (b) The regular term of office of each industry representative member of the commission is three years from January 1st following his or her appointment by the director and until a successor is appointed. The term of office for the barley industry representative position is from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2014, and for three-year terms thereafter. The term of office for the wheat industry representative (position 1) is from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2014, and for three-year terms thereafter. The term of office for the wheat industry representative (position 2) is from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2015, and for three-year terms thereafter. (c) The director, or his or her appointee, is a permanent member of the commission.
RCW 15.89.050 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 89 / Section 050
RCW 15.89.050: Appointment of members—Terms, travel expenses.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall appoint the producer members of the commission. In making appointments, no later than ninety days before an expiration of a commission member's term, the director shall call for recommendations for commission member positions, and the director shall take into consideration recommendations made by a statewide Washington state craft brewing trade association or other producers. In appointing persons to the commission, the director shall seek a balanced representation on the commission that reflects the composition of the beer producers throughout the state on the basis of beer produced and geographic location. Information on beer production by geographic location shall be provided by the commission upon the director's request. (2) If a position on the commission becomes vacant due to resignation, disqualification, death, or for any other reason, the commission shall notify the director and the unexpired term shall immediately be filled by appointment by the director. (3) Each member or employee of the commission shall be reimbursed for actual travel expenses incurred in carrying out this chapter as defined by the commission in rule. Otherwise if not defined in rule, reimbursement for travel expenses shall be at the rates allowed by RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 .
RCW 15.36.511 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 36 / Section 511
RCW 15.36.511: Unlawful actions.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to: (a) Interfere with or obstruct any person in the performance of official duties under this chapter; (b) Employ a tester, sampler, weigher, grader, or pasteurizer who is not licensed as a dairy technician; (c) Alter or tamper with a seal placed by the director; (d) Alter or tamper with a sample of milk or milk products taken or sealed by the director; or (e) Operate as a milk producer or milk processing plant without obtaining a license from the director. (2) Except as provided under RCW 15.36.131 , it is unlawful for a milk processing plant to accept milk from a person not licensed as a producer or milk processor.
RCW 15.19.070 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 070
RCW 15.19.070: Cooperative agency agreements.
Status: in_force

The director may cooperate with and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this state, other states, and agencies of the federal government in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter.
RCW 15.66.190 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 66 / Section 190
RCW 15.66.190: Official bonds required.
Status: in_force

Every administrator, employee or other person occupying a position of trust under any marketing order and every member actually handling or drawing upon funds shall give a bond in such penal amount as may be required by the affected commission or by the order, the premium for which bond or bonds shall be paid by the commission.
RCW 15.30.190 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 30 / Section 190
RCW 15.30.190: Certificate as evidence.
Status: in_force

Every inspection certificate issued by the director under the provisions of this chapter shall be received in all courts of the state as prima facie evidence of the statement therein.No farm labor contractor or agricultural employer may discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee because: (1) The employee has made a claim against the farm labor contractor or agricultural employer for compensation for the employee's personal services. (2) The employee has caused to be instituted any proceedings under or related to RCW 19.30.180 . (3) The employee has testified or is about to testify in any such proceedings. (4) The employee has discussed or consulted with anyone concerning the employee's rights under this chapter.
RCW 15.62.220 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 62 / Section 220
RCW 15.62.220: Violations—Misdemeanor.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates or aids in the violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation of the commission shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
RCW 89.08.120 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 08 / Section 120
RCW 89.08.120: Ballots.
Status: in_force

The commission shall provide the ballots for the election which shall contain the words "□ For creation of a conservation district of the lands below described and lying in the county or counties of . . . . . ., . . . . . . and . . . . . .," and "□ Against creation of a conservation district of the lands below described and lying in the county or counties of . . . . . ., . . . . . . and . . . . . ." The ballot shall set forth the boundaries of the proposed district, and contain a direction to insert an X in the square of the voter's choice.The inspector shall make and sign a record of the proceedings, stating the name of the owner or reputed owner of the property, if known; location of the property, date of inspection and the results thereof; date and manner of giving notice to disinfect; failure to disinfect; disinfection by the inspector; the cost thereof in detail; date and manner of giving notice of impounding and sale; date, place, and manner of sale; name of the purchaser; and amount of the proceeds and disposition thereof. Upon demand of the owner or person in charge of the property, the inspector shall furnish him or her with a verified copy of the record, and tender him or her the balance of the proceeds. If no demand is made within thirty days of the sale, or if the tender is refused, the inspector shall file a verified copy of the record with and remit any balance of the proceeds to the director, and if it is not claimed by the owner within six months, it shall be deposited in the state treasury. The record or a verified copy thereof shall be admissible in evidence as prima facie evidence of the truth of its contents.
RCW 15.35.100 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 35 / Section 100
RCW 15.35.100: Director's authority—Subpoena power—Rules.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the director is hereby vested with the authority: (1) To investigate all matters pertaining to the production, processing, storage, transportation, and distribution of milk and milk products in the state, and shall have the authority to: (a) Establish classifications of processed milk and milk products, and a minimum price or a formula to determine a minimum price to be paid by milk dealers for milk used to produce each such class of products; (b) Require that payment be made by dealers to producers of fluid milk or their cooperative associations and prescribe the method and time of such payments by dealers to producers or their cooperative associations in accordance with a marketing plan for milk; (c) Determine what constitutes a natural milk market area; (d) Establish quota systems within marketing plans, and to determine by using uniform rules, what portion of the milk produced by each producer shall be assigned to each quota classification; (e) Provide for the pooling of minimum class values from the sales of each class of milk to milk dealers, and the equalization of returns to producers; (f) Provide and establish market pools for a designated market area with such rules as the director may adopt; (g) Employ an executive officer, who shall be known as the milk pooling administrator; (h) Employ such persons or contract with such entities as may be necessary and incur all expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; (i) Determine by rule, what portion of any increase in the available quotas shall be assigned to new producers or existing producers. (2) To issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and/or the production of books, documents, and records anywhere in the state in any hearing affecting the authority of privileges granted by a license issued under the provisions of this chapter. Witnesses shall be entitled to fees for attendance and travel as provided for in chapter 2.40 RCW. (3) To make, adopt, and enforce all rules necessary to carry out the purposes and policies of this chapter subject to the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW concerning the adoption of rules. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to abrogate or affect the status, force, or operation of any provision of the public health laws enacted by the state or any municipal corporation or the public service laws of this state.
RCW 15.26.280 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 26 / Section 280
RCW 15.26.280: Moneys collected retained by commission.
Status: in_force

All moneys collected by the commission under the provisions of this chapter shall be retained by the commission for the purpose of carrying out the purpose and provisions of this chapter. The commission may accept and retain any moneys from private persons or private or public agencies to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter.
RCW 15.04.400 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 04 / Section 400
RCW 15.04.400: Findings—Department's duty to promote agriculture, protect public health and welfare.
Status: in_force

The history, economy, culture, and the future of Washington state to a large degree all involve agriculture, which is vital to the economic well-being of the state. The legislature finds that farmers and ranchers are responsible stewards of the land, but are increasingly subjected to complaints and unwarranted restrictions that encourage, and even force, the premature removal of lands from agricultural uses. The legislature further finds that it is now in the overriding public interest that support for agriculture be clearly expressed and that adequate protection be given to agricultural lands, uses, activities, and operations. The legislature further finds that the department of agriculture has a duty to promote and protect agriculture and its dependent rural community in Washington state however, the duty shall not be construed as to diminish the responsibility of the department to fully carry out its assigned regulatory responsibilities to protect the public health and welfare.
RCW 15.14.125 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 125
RCW 15.14.125: Late charge on fee or assessment.
Status: in_force

A late charge of one and one-half percent per month shall be assessed on the unpaid balance against persons more than thirty days in arrears for any fee or assessment authorized by this chapter.
RCW 15.83.050 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 83 / Section 050
RCW 15.83.050: Violations of chapter—Complaint.
Status: in_force

(1) If any person is charged with violating any provision of this chapter, the director shall investigate the charges. If, upon investigation, the director has reasonable cause to believe that the person charged has violated the provision, the director shall issue and cause to be served upon the person, a complaint stating the charges. A hearing on the charges shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW concerning contested cases. (2) No complaint may be issued based upon any act occurring more than six months before the filing of the charge with the director. At the discretion of the director, any other person may be allowed to intervene in the proceeding and to present testimony and other evidence. (3) If upon the preponderance of the evidence taken, the director is of the opinion that any person named in the complaint has engaged in or is engaging in any prohibited practice, the director shall make and enter findings of fact and shall issue and cause to be served on that person, an order requiring that person to cease and desist from the practice and to take affirmative action to further the policies of this chapter. The order may also require the person to make reports from time to time showing the extent of compliance with the order. If, upon the preponderance of the testimony and other evidence, the director determines that the person named in the complaint has not engaged in or is not engaging in any prohibited practice, the director shall make and enter findings of fact and an order dismissing the complaint.
RCW 15.44.080 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 44 / Section 080
RCW 15.44.080: Assessments on milk and cream—Amounts—Increases—Producer referendum.
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby levied upon all milk produced in this state an assessment of: (a) 0.75 percent of class I price for 3.5 percent butter fat milk as established in any market area by a market order in effect in that area or by the state department of agriculture in case there is no market order for that area; or (b) While the federal dairy and tobacco adjustment act of 1983, Title I, Subtitle B-dairy promotion program, is in effect: (i) An assessment rate not to exceed the rate approved at the most recent referendum that would achieve a ten cent per hundredweight credit to local, state, or regional promotion organizations provided by Title I, Subtitle B of the federal dairy and tobacco adjustment act of 1983; and (ii) An additional assessment of 0.625 of one cent per hundredweight. (2) Subject to approval by a producer referendum as provided in this section, the commission shall have the further power and duty to increase the amount of the maximum authorized assessment rate to be levied upon either milk or cream according to the necessities required to effectuate the stated purpose of the commission. In determining such necessities, the commission shall consider one or more of the following: (a) The necessities of: (i) Developing better and more efficient methods of marketing milk and related dairy products; (ii) Aiding dairy producers in preventing economic waste in the marketing of their commodities; (iii) Developing and engaging in research for developing better and more efficient production, marketing, and utilization of agricultural products; (iv) Establishing orderly marketing of dairy products; (v) Providing for uniform grading and proper preparation of dairy products for market; (vi) Providing methods and means including but not limited to public relations and promotion, for the maintenance of present markets, for development of new or larger markets, both domestic and foreign, for dairy products produced within this state, and for the prevention, modification, or elimination of trade barriers which obstruct the free flow of such agricultural commodities to market; (vii) Restoring and maintaining adequate purchasing power for dairy producers of this state; and (viii) Protecting the interest of consumers by assuring a sufficient pure and wholesome supply of milk and cream of good quality; (b) The extent and probable cost of required research and market promotion and advertising; (c) The extent of public convenience, interest, and necessity; and (d) The probable revenue from the assessment as a consequence of its being revised. (3)(a) This section shall apply where milk or cream is marketed either in bulk or package. However, this section shall not apply to milk or cream used upon the farm or in the household where produced. (b) The increase in the maximum authorized assessment rate to be charged producers on milk and cream provided for in this section shall not become effective until approved by fifty-one percent of the producers voting in a referendum conducted by the commission. The referendum for approval of any increase in the maximum authorized assessment rate provided for in this section shall be by secret mail ballot furnished to all producers paying assessments to the commission. The commission shall furnish ballots to producers at least ten days in advance of the day it has set for concluding the referendum and counting the ballots. Any interested producer may be present at such time the commission counts the ballots.
RCW 15.36.191 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 36 / Section 191
RCW 15.36.191: Milk or milk product analysis—Report of violative results.
Status: in_force

After obtaining a sample of milk or milk product for analysis, the department shall, within ten days of obtaining the result of the analysis, send any violative results to the person from whom the sample was taken or to the person responsible for the condition of the milk.
RCW 15.65.530 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 65 / Section 530
RCW 15.65.530: Civil liability—Use of moneys recovered.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter or any marketing agreement or order duly issued and in effect pursuant to this chapter or who violates any rule or regulation issued by the director and/or his or her designee pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or of any marketing agreement or order duly issued by the director and in effect pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable civilly for a penalty in an amount not to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars for each and every violation thereof. Any moneys recovered pursuant to this section shall be allocated to and used for the purposes of the agreement or order concerned.
RCW 79.13.380 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 380
RCW 79.13.380: Livestock grazing on lieu lands.
Status: in_force

The department has the power, and it is its duty, to adopt, from time to time, reasonable rules for the grazing of livestock on such tracts and areas of the indemnity or lieu lands of the state contiguous to national forests and suitable for grazing purposes, as have been, or shall be, obtained from the United States under the provisions of RCW 79.02.120 .(1) The inspection fees provided for in this chapter shall become due and payable upon billing by the department. (2) A late charge of one and one-half percent per month shall be assessed on the unpaid balance against persons more than thirty days in arrears. (3) In addition to any other penalties, the director may refuse to perform any inspection or certification service for any person who is in arrears or who fails to pay any assessment due under the provisions of this chapter or assessments required by law to any agricultural commodity commission unless the person makes payment in full prior to such inspection or certification service.
RCW 15.76.180 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 76 / Section 180
RCW 15.76.180: Rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

The director shall have the power to adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
RCW 15.100.050 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 100 / Section 050
RCW 15.100.050: After initial election of members—Rules—Annual meetings—Public notice.
Status: in_force

(1) After the initial election of commission members, the commission shall establish rules for electing commission members, including the method used for notification, nominating, and voting. The commission may create commission districts and boundaries, and may also establish a weighted voting procedure for election of commission members. The commission shall hold its annual meeting during the month of October each year for the purpose of nominating commission members and the transaction of other business. Public notice of the meeting shall be given by the commission in the manner it determines is appropriate. A producer may on his or her own motion file his or her name with the commission for the purpose of receiving notice of the meeting. The nonreceipt of the notice by any interested person does not invalidate the proceedings. (2) Prior to the nomination of commission members, the department of revenue shall provide the commission with a list of all qualified producers within the state based upon tax records of the department.
RCW 15.65.290 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 65 / Section 290
RCW 15.65.290: Claims and liabilities, enforcement against organization—Personal liabilities of officials, employees, etc.
Status: in_force

Obligations incurred by any administrator or board or employee or agent thereof pertaining to their performance or nonperformance or misperformance of any matters or things authorized, required or permitted them by this chapter or any marketing agreement or order issued pursuant to this chapter, and any other liabilities or claims against them or any of them shall be enforced in the same manner as if the whole organization under such marketing agreement or order were a corporation. No liability for the debts or actions of such administrator, board, employee, or agent incurred in their official capacity under the agreement or order shall exist either against its administrator, board, officers, employees, and/or agents in his or her or their individual capacity, nor against the state of Washington or any subdivision or instrumentality thereof nor against any other organization, administrator or board (or employee or agent thereof) established pursuant to this chapter or the assets thereof. The administrator of any order or agreement, the members of any such board, and also his or her or their agents and employees, shall not be held responsible individually in any way whatsoever to any person for errors in judgment, mistakes, or other acts, either of commission or omission, as principal, agent, person, or employee, except for their own individual acts of dishonesty or crime. No such person or employee shall be held responsible individually for any act or omission of any other administrator, board, member of any such board, or other person. The liability of the members of any such board shall be several and not joint and no member shall be liable for the default of any other member.
RCW 15.62.080 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 62 / Section 080
RCW 15.62.080: Apiarist members—Election.
Status: in_force

(1) Apiarist members of the commission shall be nominated and elected by the apiarists within the district they are to represent in the year in which a member's term expires. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes cast shall be elected. The election shall be by secret mail ballot and shall be conducted by the director, who shall be reimbursed for actual expenses of conducting the election by the commission. (2) The director shall provide forms for the nomination of candidates to each affected person. The nomination form shall provide for the name of the person being nominated and the names of five persons supporting the nomination. (3) The persons nominating the candidate shall affirm that the candidate meets the qualifications and is willing to serve by signing the nomination form. (4) The nomination forms shall be returned to the director by June 30 of the election year, and the director shall not accept any nomination postmarked later than midnight of that date. (5) In the event no nomination is submitted for a position, the director shall nominate at least two, but no more than three, qualified persons and place their names on the election ballot as nominees. Any qualified person may be elected by write-in ballot, even though his or her name was not placed in nomination. (6) Ballots for electing commission members shall be mailed by the director to all apiarists and brokers in areas where elections are to be held no later than July 15. Ballots, to be valid, shall be returned to the director postmarked no later than July 31. Elected persons shall take office effective September 1 of the year elected except initial elections shall take place within one hundred twenty days after July 23, 1989.
RCW 69.28.100 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 28 / Section 100
RCW 69.28.100: Marks for "slack-filled" container.
Status: in_force

Any slack-filled container shall be conspicuously marked "slack-filled".The Washington state fruit commission is hereby declared and created a corporate body. The commission has power: (1) To exercise all of the powers of a corporation; (2) To elect a chair and such other officers as it may deem advisable; (3) To adopt, amend, or repeal, from time to time, necessary and proper rules, regulations, and orders for the performance of its duties, which rules, regulations, and orders shall have the force of laws when not inconsistent with existing laws; (4) To employ, and at its pleasure discharge, such attorneys, advertising manager, agents or agencies, clerks and employees, as it deems necessary and fix their compensation; (5) To establish offices, and incur such expenses, enter into such contracts, and create such liabilities, as it deems reasonably necessary for the proper administration of this chapter; (6) To accept contributions of, or match private, state, or federal funds available for research, and make contributions to persons or state or federal agencies conducting such research; (7) To administer and enforce this chapter, and do and perform all acts and exercise all powers deemed reasonably necessary, proper, or advisable to effectuate the purposes of this chapter, and to perpetuate and promote the general welfare of the soft tree fruit industry of this state; (8) To sue and be sued.
RCW 15.65.600 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 65 / Section 600
RCW 15.65.600: Public interest to be protected—Establishment of prices prohibited.
Status: in_force

The director shall protect the public interest and the interest of all consumers and producers of every agricultural commodity regulated by every marketing agreement and order issued pursuant to this chapter and shall neither take nor authorize any action which shall have for its purpose the establishment or maintenance of prices.
RCW 15.49.021 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 49 / Section 021
RCW 15.49.021: Standards and label requirements—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall establish by rule standards and label requirements for the following seed types: Agricultural seed (including grass, lawn, and turf seed), flower seed, and vegetable seed. (2) The standards and label requirements shall be divided into the following categories: (a) Percentage of kind and variety of each seed component present; and (b) Percentage of weed seed (restricted and common). (3) The standards and label requirements developed by the department shall at a minimum include: (a) Amount of inert material; (b) Specifics and warning for treated seed; (c) Specifics for coated seed; (d) Specifics and duration for inoculated seed; (e) Specifics for seed which is below standard; (f) Specifics for seed contained in containers, mats, tapes, or other planting devices; (g) Specifics for seed sold in bulk; (h) Specifics for hybrid seed; and (i) Specifics for seed mixtures.
RCW 15.36.151 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 36 / Section 151
RCW 15.36.151: Unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or deliver certain products—Diseased animals—Colostrum—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or deliver: (1) Milk or products produced from milk from cows, goats, or other mammals affected with disease or of which the owner thereof has refused official examination and tests for disease; or (2) Colostrum milk for consumption by humans, except that this prohibition regarding colostrum milk does not apply to: (a) Colostrum milk made or to be made available to persons having multiple sclerosis, or other persons acting on their behalf, who, at the time of the initial sale, present a form, signed by a licensed physician, certifying that the intended user has multiple sclerosis and that the user releases the provider of the milk from liability resulting from the consumption of the milk; or (b) Colostrum milk processed or to be processed by a licensed food processing facility or a milk processing plant as a nutritional supplement in accordance with the federal dietary supplement health and education act. Colostrum milk used for this purpose must be pasteurized or otherwise subjected to a heat process or other treatment sufficient to kill harmful organisms. Colostrum milk described in subsection (2)(a) or (b) of this section is exempt from the prohibition provided by subsection (2) of this section if it comes from a licensed producer. Such colostrum milk is also exempt from meeting the standards for grade A raw milk required by this chapter.
RCW 15.83.070 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 83 / Section 070
RCW 15.83.070: Injury due to unlawful practices—Damages.
Status: in_force

A person injured in his or her business or property by reason of any violation of or conspiracy to violate RCW 15.83.030 or 15.83.040 may sue in a court of competent jurisdiction of the county in which such violation occurred without respect to the amount in controversy, and shall recover damages sustained, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of bringing the suit. Any action to enforce any cause of action under this section shall be forever barred unless commenced not later than two years after the cause of action accrues.
RCW 15.54.480 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 54 / Section 480
RCW 15.54.480: Disposition of moneys.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, all moneys collected under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid to the director and deposited in an account within the agricultural local fund. Such deposits shall be used only in the administration and enforcement of this chapter. (2) Moneys collected under RCW 15.54.474 shall be deposited in the general fund.
RCW 15.54.430 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 54 / Section 430
RCW 15.54.430: Publication of distribution information, analyses results.
Status: in_force

The department shall publish at least annually and in such form as it may deem proper (1) information concerning the distribution of commercial fertilizers and (2) results of analyses based on official samples as compared with the analyses guaranteed.
RCW 15.30.260 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 30 / Section 260
RCW 15.30.260: Cooperation, agreements with other governmental agencies.
Status: in_force

The director may cooperate with and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this state, other states and agencies of federal government in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter.
RCW 15.49.071 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 49 / Section 071
RCW 15.49.071: Damages—Mediation prerequisite to legal action.
Status: in_force

(1) When a buyer is damaged by the failure of any seed covered by this chapter to produce or perform as represented by the required label, by warranty, or as a result of negligence, the buyer, as a prerequisite to maintaining a legal action against the dealer of such seed, shall have first provided for the mediation of the claim. Any statutory period of limitations with respect to such claim shall be tolled from the date mediation proceedings are instituted until ten days after the date on which the mediation proceedings are concluded. Mediation proceedings are instituted from the date the buyer mails the dealer the buyer's complaint with its request to engage in mediation as provided under RCW 15.49.091 . (2) Conspicuous language calling attention to the requirement for mediation under this section shall be referenced or included on the analysis label required under this chapter. (3) This section applies only to claims, or counterclaims, where the relief sought is, or includes, a monetary amount in excess of five thousand dollars. All claims for five thousand dollars or less may be commenced in either district court or small claims court. (4) The mediation provisions under this section apply only to a dealer subject to this state's jurisdiction in relation to the buyer's claims.
RCW 15.64.010 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 64 / Section 010
RCW 15.64.010: Director's duties and powers.
Status: in_force

The director shall investigate and promote the economical and efficient distribution of farm products, and in so doing may cooperate with federal agencies and agencies of this and other states engaged in similar activities. For such purposes he or she may: (1) Maintain a market news service by bulletins and through newspapers, giving information as to prices, available supplies of different farm products, demand in local and foreign markets, freight rates, and any other data of interest to producers and consumers; (2) Aid producers and consumers in establishing economical and efficient methods of distribution, promoting more direct business relations by organizing cooperative societies of buyers and sellers and by other means reducing the cost and waste in the distribution of farm products; (3) Investigate the methods of intermediaries handling farm products, and in so doing, he or she may hear complaints and suggestions and may visit places of business of all such intermediaries and may examine under oath, the officers and employees thereof; (4) If he or she finds further legislation on this subject advisable, he or she shall make recommendations thereon to the governor not later than the fifteenth of November of each even-numbered year; (5) Investigate the possibilities of direct dealing between the producer and consumer by parcel post and other mail order methods; (6) Assist in the obtaining and employment of farm labor, and to that end cooperate with federal, state, and municipal agencies engaged in similar work; (7) Investigate the methods, charges, and delays of transportation of farm products and assist producers in relation thereto.
RCW 15.30.240 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 30 / Section 240
RCW 15.30.240: Prior civil or criminal liability not affected.
Status: in_force

The enactment of this chapter shall not have the effects of terminating, or in any way modifying any liability, civil or criminal, which shall already be in existence on February 21, 1961.
RCW 15.58.220 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 58 / Section 220
RCW 15.58.220: Public pest control consultant license.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of this section public pest control consultant means any individual who is employed by a governmental agency or unit to act as a pest control consultant. No person may act as a public pest control consultant without first obtaining a license from the director. The license expires annually on a date set by rule by the director. Application for a license must be on a form prescribed by the director and must be accompanied by a fee of forty-three dollars. Federal and state employees whose principal responsibilities are in pesticide research, the jurisdictional health officer or a duly authorized representative, public pest control consultants licensed and working in the health vector field, and public operators licensed under RCW 17.21.220 shall be exempt from this licensing provision.
RCW 15.44.061 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 44 / Section 061
RCW 15.44.061: Commission's plans, programs, and projects—Director's approval required.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall develop and submit to the director for approval any plans, programs, and projects concerning the following: (a) The establishment, issuance, effectuation, and administration of appropriate programs or projects for the advertising, promotion, and education of the affected commodities; and (b) The establishment and effectuation of market research projects, market development projects, or both to the end that the marketing and utilization of the affected commodities may be encouraged, expanded, improved, or made more efficient. (2) The director shall review the commission's advertising or promotion program to ensure that no false claims are being made concerning the affected commodities. (3) The commission, prior to the beginning of its fiscal year, shall prepare and submit to the director for approval its research plan, its commodity-related education, training and leadership plan, and its budget on a fiscal period basis. (4) The director shall strive to review and make a determination of all submissions described in this section in a timely manner.
RCW 15.60.021 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 60 / Section 021
RCW 15.60.021: Registration of hives.
Status: in_force

(1) Each person owning one or more hives with bees, brokers renting hives, and apiarists resident in other states who operate hives in Washington shall register with the director by April 1st each year. (2) The registration application shall include: (a) The name, address, and phone number of the apiarist or broker; (b) The number of colonies of bees to be owned, brokered, or operated in Washington that year; (c) A registration fee as prescribed in rule by the director, with the advice of the apiary advisory committee; and (d) Any other information required by the department by rule. (3) The director shall issue to each apiarist or broker registered with the department an apiarist identification number.
RCW 15.80.460 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 80 / Section 460
RCW 15.80.460: Weighmaster's license—Issuance—Expiration date.
Status: in_force

The director shall issue a license to an applicant upon his or her satisfaction that the applicant has satisfied the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted hereunder and that such applicant is of good moral character, not less than eighteen years of age, and has the ability to weigh accurately and make correct certified weight tickets. Any license issued under this chapter shall expire annually on a date set by rule by the director. License fees shall be prorated where necessary to accommodate staggering of expiration dates of a license or licenses.
RCW 15.54.275 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 54 / Section 275
RCW 15.54.275: Bulk fertilizer distribution license—Fee.
Status: in_force

(1) No person may distribute a bulk fertilizer in this state until a license to distribute has been obtained by that person. An annual license is required for each out-of-state or in-state location that distributes bulk fertilizer in Washington state. An application for each location must be filed on forms provided by the business licensing system established under chapter 19.02 RCW and must be accompanied by an annual fee of fifty dollars per location. The license expires on the business license expiration date. (2) An application for license must include the following: (a) The name and address of licensee. (b) Any other information required by the department by rule. (3) The name and address shown on the license must be shown on all labels, pertinent invoices, and storage facilities for fertilizer distributed by the licensee in this state. (4) If an application for license renewal provided for in this section is not filed prior to the business license expiration date, a delinquency fee of fifty dollars must be assessed and added to the original fee and must be paid by the applicant before the renewal license is issued. The assessment of this delinquency fee does not prevent the department from taking any other action as provided for in this chapter.
RCW 15.65.090 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 65 / Section 090
RCW 15.65.090: Subpoenas—Compelling attendance of witnesses, fees—Immunity of witnesses.
Status: in_force

The director shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the production of any books, records, or documents of any kind and to subpoena witnesses to be produced or to appear (as the case may be) in the county wherein the principal party involved in such hearing resides. No person shall be excused from attending and testifying or from producing documentary evidence before the director in obedience to the subpoena of the director on the ground or for the reason that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of him or her may tend to incriminate him or her or subject him or her to a penalty or forfeiture, but no natural person shall be prosecuted or subject to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which he or she may be so required to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, before the director in obedience to a subpoena issued by him or her: PROVIDED, That no natural person so testifying shall be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying. The superior court of the county in which any such hearing or proceeding may be had, may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of records, papers, books, accounts, documents and testimony as required by such subpoena. In case any witness refuses to attend or testify or produce any papers required by the subpoena, the director or his or her examiner shall so report to the superior court of the county in which the proceeding is pending by petition setting forth that due notice was given of the time and place of attendance of the witness or the production of the papers and that the witness has been summoned in the manner prescribed in this chapter and that the fees and mileage of the witness have been paid or tendered to him or her in accordance with RCW 2.40.020 and that he or she has failed to attend or produce the papers required by the subpoena at the hearing, cause, or proceeding specified in the notice and subpoena, or has refused to answer questions propounded to him or her in the course of such hearing, cause or proceeding, and shall ask an order of the court to compel such witness to appear and testify before the director. The court upon such petition shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed in such order and then and there show cause why he or she has not responded to the subpoena. A certified copy of the show cause order shall be served upon the witness. If it shall appear to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued, the court shall enter a decree that the witness appear at the time and place fixed in the decree and testify or produce the required papers, and on failing to obey said decree the witness shall be dealt with as for contempt of court.
RCW 15.14.105 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 105
RCW 15.14.105: Unlawful acts.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, hold for sale, label, identify, represent, or to advertise any planting stock as being certified, registered, foundation, or breeder planting stock unless it complies with the requirements of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.
RCW 15.58.310 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 58 / Section 310
RCW 15.58.310: Pesticides for foreign export not in violation of chapter.
Status: in_force

No pesticides shall be deemed in violation of this chapter when intended solely for export to a foreign country, and when prepared or packed according to the specifications or directions of the purchaser. If not so exported, all the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
RCW 89.08.110 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 08 / Section 110
RCW 89.08.110: Election—How conducted.
Status: in_force

If the commission finds that the district is needed, it shall then determine whether it is practicable. To assist the commission in determining this question, it shall, within a reasonable time, submit the proposition to a vote of the district electors in the proposed district. The commission shall fix the date of the election, designate the polling places, fix the hours for opening and closing the polls, and appoint the election officials. The election shall be conducted, the vote counted and returns canvassed and the results published by the commission.Such sales may be either at public auction or private sale, whichever, in the sound discretion of the officer, will be to the best interests of the state and owner of the property. The proceeds thereof shall be applied to payment of: First, costs of sale; second, expenses of disinfection; third, accrued transportation and storage charges. The balance, if any, shall be paid to the owner. Should such proceeds be insufficient to pay the costs of sale and expenses of disinfection, the deficiency may be recovered from the owner or person in charge in an action brought in the name of the state on the relation of the director by the prosecuting attorney of the county when directed to do so by the attorney general.
RCW 15.19.060 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 19 / Section 060
RCW 15.19.060: Injunctions.
Status: in_force

The director may bring an action to enjoin any violation of this chapter or rule adopted under this chapter in the superior court of Thurston county or of any county in which a violation occurs, notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law.
RCW 15.04.110 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 04 / Section 110
RCW 15.04.110: Control of predatory birds.
Status: in_force

The director of the state department of agriculture may control birds which he or she determines to be injurious to agriculture, and for this purpose enter into written agreements with the federal and state governments, political subdivisions and agencies of such governments, political subdivisions and agencies of this state including counties, municipal corporations and associations and individuals, when such cooperation will implement the control of predatory birds injurious to agriculture.Whenever the director shall find, or shall have probable cause to believe, that an article subject to this chapter is in intrastate commerce in violation of this chapter, and that its embargo under this section is required to protect the consuming or purchasing public, due to its being adulterated or misbranded, or to otherwise protect the public from injury, or possible injury, he or she is hereby authorized to affix to such article a notice of its embargo and against its sale in intrastate commerce, without permission given under this chapter. But if, after such article has been so embargoed, the director shall find that such article does not involve a violation of this chapter, such embargo shall be forthwith removed.
RCW 15.145.005 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 145 / Section 005
RCW 15.145.005: Finding—Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that healthy soil is a cornerstone of a high quality of life on earth and that soil health is integral to supporting agricultural viability, promoting positive environmental outcomes, and ensuring the long-term availability of nutritious food. It is the intent of the legislature that the mission of the Washington soil health initiative be the promotion of collaborative soil health research, education, demonstration projects, and technical assistance activities designed to identify, promote, and implement soil health stewardship practices that are grounded in sound science and that can be voluntarily and economically implemented by farmers and ranchers across Washington's diverse agricultural communities, climates, and geographies.
RCW 15.13.335 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 335
RCW 15.13.335: Nursery advisory committee—Members—Terms.
Status: in_force

A nursery advisory committee is hereby established to advise the director in the administration of this chapter. (1) The committee shall consist of not less than four members, representing the interests of licensed nursery dealers and the nursery industry, appointed by the director in consultation with the following persons: The president of (a) the Washington state floricultural association, (b) the Washington state bulb association, and (c) the Washington state nursery and landscape association; and the director or the director's designated appointee. (2) The terms of the members of the committee shall be staggered and the members shall serve a term of three years and until their successors have been appointed. In the event a committee member resigns, is disqualified, or vacates a position on the committee for any other reason, the vacancy shall be filled by the director under the provisions of this section governing appointments.
RCW 15.26.170 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 26 / Section 170
RCW 15.26.170: Payment of assessments required before purchase, receipt or shipment of fruit.
Status: in_force

Such assessments will be due from the producers. No person shall purchase, or receive for sale, or shipment out of state any tree fruits subject to the provisions of this chapter until he or she has received proof that the assessment due and payable the commission has been paid.
RCW 15.35.230 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 35 / Section 230
RCW 15.35.230: Milk dealer license—Fees—Additional assessment for late renewal.
Status: in_force

(1) Application for each milk dealer's license shall be accompanied by an annual license fee to be established by the director by rule. (2) If an application for the renewal of a milk dealer's license is not filed on or before the first day of an annual licensing period a late fee of up to one-half of the license fee shall be assessed and added to the original fee and shall be paid by the applicant before the renewal license shall be issued: PROVIDED, That such additional assessment shall not apply if the applicant furnishes an affidavit that the applicant has not acted as a milk dealer subsequent to the expiration of his or her prior license.
RCW 15.58.065 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 58 / Section 065
RCW 15.58.065: Protection of privileged or confidential information.
Status: in_force

(1) In submitting data required by this chapter, the applicant may: (a) Mark clearly any portions which in the applicant's opinion are trade secrets or commercial or financial information; and (b) Submit such marked material separately from other material required to be submitted under this chapter. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or other law, the director shall not make public information which in the director's judgment should be privileged or confidential because it contains or relates to trade secrets or commercial or financial information except that, when necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, information relating to unpublished formulas of products acquired by authorization of this chapter may be revealed to any state or federal agency consulted and may be revealed at a public hearing or in findings of fact issued by the director when necessary under this chapter. (3) If the director proposes to release for inspection information which the applicant or registrant believes to be protected from disclosure under subsection (2) of this section, the director shall notify the applicant or registrant in writing, by certified mail. The director shall not thereafter make available for inspection such data until thirty days after receipt of the notice by the applicant or registrant. During this period, the applicant or registrant may institute an action in the superior court of Thurston county for a declaratory judgment as to whether such information is subject to protection under subsection (2) of this section.
RCW 15.26.300 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 26 / Section 300
RCW 15.26.300: Violations—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person violating any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted hereunder is guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) A second or subsequent violation is a gross misdemeanor. Any offense committed more than five years after a previous conviction shall be considered a first offense.
RCW 15.36.051 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 36 / Section 051
RCW 15.36.051: Milk processing plant license—Fee waiver.
Status: in_force

(1) A milk processing plant must obtain an annual milk processing plant license from the department, which shall expire on June 30th of each year. A milk processing plant may choose to process: (a) Grade A milk and milk products; or (b) other milk products that are not classified grade A. (2) Only one license may be required to process milk; however, milk processing plants must obtain the necessary endorsements from the department in order to process products as defined for each type of milk or milk product processing. Application for a license shall be on a form prescribed by the director and accompanied by a two hundred fifty dollar annual license fee beginning July 1, 2015. The applicant shall include on the application the full name of the applicant for the license and the location of the milk processing plant he or she intends to operate and any other necessary information. Upon the approval of the application by the director and compliance with the provisions of this chapter, including the applicable rules adopted under this chapter by the department, the applicant shall be issued a license or a renewal of a license. (3) Licenses shall be issued to cover only those products, processes, and operations specified in the license application and approved for licensing. If a license holder wishes to engage in processing a type of milk product that is different than the type specified on the application supporting the licensee's existing license and processing that type of food product would require a major addition to or modification of the licensee's processing facilities, the licensee shall submit an amendment to the current license application. In such a case, the licensee may engage in processing the new type of milk product only after the amendment has been approved by the department. (4) A licensee under this section shall not be required to obtain a food processing plant license under chapter 69.07 RCW to process milk or milk products. (5) The director shall waive the fee for a food processing license under chapter 69.07 RCW for persons who are also licensed as a milk processing plant.
RCW 15.24.210 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 24 / Section 210
RCW 15.24.210: Prosecutions.
Status: in_force

Any prosecution brought under this chapter may be instituted in any county in which the defendant or any defendant resides, or in which the violation was committed, or in which the defendant or any defendant has his or her principal place of business. The superior courts are hereby vested with jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the commission issued hereunder, and to prevent and restrain violations thereof.The director of agriculture may, on the behalf of the state of Washington, enter into indemnity contracts wherein the state of Washington agrees to repay any person, firm, corporation, or other entity acting under the direction or control of the proper authority to provide plant pest or plant disease prevention, control, or eradication measures as provided in this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, for losses and damages incurred as a result of such prevention, control, or eradication measures if all of the following conditions occur: (1) At the time of the incident the worker is performing services as an emergency measures worker and is acting within the course of his or her duties as an emergency measures worker; (2) At the time of the injury, loss, or damage, the organization providing emergency measures by which the worker is employed is an approved organization for providing emergency measures; (3) The injury, loss, or damage is proximately caused by his or her service either with or without negligence as an emergency measures worker; (4) The injury, loss, or damage is not caused by the intoxication of the worker; and (5) The injury, loss, or damage is not due to willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of a worker. Where an act or omission by an emergency services provider in the course of providing emergency services injures a person or property, the provider and the state may be jointly and severally liable for the injury, if state liability is proved under existing or hereafter enacted law.
RCW 15.70.020 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 70 / Section 020
RCW 15.70.020: Director may delegate certain powers to secretary of agriculture.
Status: in_force

The director of agriculture is authorized, in his or her discretion, to enter into agreements with the secretary of agriculture of the United States pursuant to section 2(f) of the aforesaid act of the congress of the United States, upon such terms and conditions and for such periods of time as may be mutually agreeable, authorizing the secretary of agriculture of the United States to accept, administer, expend, and use in the state of Washington all or any part of such trust assets or any other funds of the state of Washington which may be appropriated for such uses for carrying out the purposes of titles I and II of the Bankhead-Jones farm tenant act, in accordance with the applicable provisions of title IV thereof, as now or hereafter amended, and to do any and all things necessary to effectuate and carry out the purposes of said agreements.
RCW 15.35.270 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 35 / Section 270
RCW 15.35.270: Assessment due date.
Status: in_force

All assessments on milk subject to the provisions of this chapter and a marketing order shall be paid to the director on or before the twentieth day of the succeeding month for the milk which was received or handled in the previous month.
RCW 15.115.100 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 115 / Section 100
RCW 15.115.100: Membership in associations with similar objectives—Contracting with such associations.
Status: in_force

(1) Any member of the commission also may be a member or officer of an association which has similar objectives for which the agricultural commission was formed. (2) An agricultural commission also may contract with such an association for services necessary to carry out any purposes authorized under this chapter, provided that an appropriate contract has been entered into, and provided that any members with potential conflicts of interest comply with applicable provisions in chapter 42.52 RCW.
RCW 15.66.017 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 66 / Section 017
RCW 15.66.017: Regulating agricultural commodities—Laws applicable.
Status: in_force

This chapter and the rules adopted under it are only one aspect of the comprehensively regulated agricultural industry. (1) Other laws applicable to agricultural commodities include the following chapters and the rules adopted thereunder: Chapter 15.08 RCW Horticultural pests and diseases; Chapter 15.13 RCW Horticultural plants, Christmas trees, and facilities — Inspection and licensing; Chapter 15.14 RCW Planting stock; Chapter 15.15 RCW Certified seed potatoes; Chapter 15.17 RCW Standards of grades and packs; Chapter 15.19 RCW Certification and inspection of ginseng; Chapter 15.30 RCW Controlled atmosphere storage of fruits and vegetables; Chapter 15.49 RCW Seeds; Chapter 15.53 RCW Commercial feed; Chapter 15.54 RCW Fertilizers, minerals, and limes; Chapter 15.58 RCW Washington pesticide control act; Chapter 15.60 RCW Apiaries; Chapter 15.64 RCW Farm marketing; Chapter 15.83 RCW Agricultural marketing and fair practices; Chapter 15.85 RCW Aquaculture marketing; Chapter 15.86 RCW Organic products; Chapter 15.92 RCW Center for sustaining agriculture and natural resources; Chapter 15.130 RCW Food safety and security act; Chapter 17.24 RCW Insect pests and plant diseases; Chapter 19.94 RCW Weights and measures; Chapter 20.01 RCW Agricultural products — Commission merchants, dealers, brokers, buyers, agents; Chapter 22.09 RCW Agricultural commodities; Chapter 69.07 RCW Washington food processing act; Chapter 69.25 RCW Washington wholesome eggs and egg products act; Chapter 69.28 RCW Honey; 7 U.S.C., section 136, Federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act. (2) In addition to the laws and regulations listed in subsection (1) of this section that apply to the agricultural industry as a whole, the potato industry is regulated by or must comply with the following additional laws and the rules or regulations adopted thereunder: (a) 7 C.F.R., Part 51, United States standards for grades of potatoes; (b) 7 C.F.R., Part 946, Federal marketing order for Irish potatoes grown in Washington; (c) 7 C.F.R., Part 1207, Potato research and promotion plan. (3) In addition to the laws and regulations listed in subsection (1) of this section that apply to the agricultural industry as a whole, the wheat and barley industries are regulated by or must comply with the following additional laws and the rules adopted thereunder: (a) 7 U.S.C., section 1621, Agricultural marketing act; (b) Chapter 70A.15 RCW, Washington clean air act, agricultural burning. (4) In addition to the laws and regulations listed in subsection (1) of this section that apply to the agricultural industry as a whole, the poultry industry is regulated by or must comply with the following additional laws and the rules adopted thereunder: (a) 21 U.S.C., chapter 10, Poultry and poultry products inspection; (b) 21 [7] U.S.C., chapter 9, Packers and stockyards; (c) 7 U.S.C., section 1621, Agricultural marketing act; (d) Washington fryer commission labeling standards.
RCW 15.14.145 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 145
RCW 15.14.145: Deposit of funds in planting stock certification account—Use.
Status: in_force

All the moneys collected under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid to the director and deposited in the planting stock certification account within the agricultural local fund and shall be used only to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter.
RCW 15.58.360 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 58 / Section 360
RCW 15.58.360: No recovery of damages when probable cause.
Status: in_force

No state court shall allow the recovery of damages from administrative action taken or for "stop sale, use or removal" if the court finds that there was probable cause for such action.
RCW 15.51.010 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 51 / Section 010
RCW 15.51.010: Findings—Purpose.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that the growing, production, or formation of seed from plants of the genus Brassica for the purpose of producing seed, oil, biofuel or associated by-products, commercial vegetables, forage, or cover crops is in the interest of the public welfare. The legislature finds that species, hybrids, varieties, and variations of plants of the genus Brassica have potential to form genetic crosses, particularly when they are grown in geographic proximity, and will, if not properly regulated, result in significant loss of quality, purity, and value in the seed produced. The legislature finds that production of biofuel using Brassica seed crops, generally known as canola or rapeseed, can help citizens and businesses conserve energy and reduce the use of petroleum-based fuels, improve air and water quality, and create new industries and jobs for Washington citizens. The legislature also finds that Washington state offers conditions uniquely suited to the production of high quality, high value Brassica vegetable seed, and that the vegetable seed industry is a significant contributor to the diversity and economic viability of the agricultural community. The purpose of chapter 181, Laws of 2007 is to provide for the orderly production of potentially incompatible varieties of Brassica seed crops.
RCW 15.49.370 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 49 / Section 370
RCW 15.49.370: Department's enforcement authority.
Status: in_force

The department shall have the authority to: (1) Sample, inspect, make analysis of, and test seeds distributed within this state at such time and place and to such extent as it may deem necessary to determine whether such seeds are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The methods of sampling and analysis shall be those adopted by the department from officially recognized sources. The department, in determining for administrative purposes whether seeds are in violation of this chapter, shall be guided by records, and by the official sample obtained and analyzed as provided for in this section. Analysis of an official sample, by the department, shall be accepted as prima facie evidence by any court of competent jurisdiction. (2) Enter any dealer's or seed labeling registrant's premises at all reasonable times in order to have access to seeds and to records. This includes the determination of the weight of packages and bulk shipments. (3) Adopt and enforce regulations for certifying seeds, and shall fix and collect fees for such service. Fees authorized under this subsection may be used for services involving breeder seed, foundation seed, registered seed, and certified seed. The director of the department may appoint persons as agents for the purpose of assisting in the certification of seeds. (4) Adopt and enforce regulations for inspecting, grading, and certifying growing crops of seeds; inspect, grade, and issue certificates upon request; and fix and collect fees for such services. (5) Make purity, germination and other tests of seed on request, and fix and collect charges for the tests made. (6) Establish and maintain seed testing facilities, employ qualified persons, establish by rule special assessments as needed, and incur such expenses as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (7) Adopt a list of the prohibited and restricted noxious weed seeds. (8) Publish reports of official seed inspections, seed certifications, laboratory statistics, verified violations of this chapter, and other seed branch activities which do not reveal confidential information regarding individual company operations or production. (9) Deny, suspend, or revoke licenses, permits and certificates provided for in this chapter subsequent to a hearing, subject to the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW (Administrative Procedure Act) as enacted or hereafter amended, in any case in which the department finds that there has been a failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this chapter or regulations adopted hereunder.
RCW 15.44.140 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 44 / Section 140
RCW 15.44.140: Authority to inspect premises and records—Subpoenas.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission through its agents may inspect the premises and records of any carrier, handler, dealer, manufacturer, processor, or distributor of dairy products for the purpose of enforcing this chapter. (2) The commission has the authority to issue subpoenas for the production of books, records, documents, and other writings of any kind for any carrier, handler, dealer, manufacturer, processor, or distributor of dairy products for the purpose of enforcing this chapter.
RCW 89.08.130 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 08 / Section 130
RCW 89.08.130: Notice of election.
Status: in_force

The commission shall give due notice of the election, which shall state generally the purpose of the election, the date thereof, the place and hours of voting, and set forth the boundaries of the proposed district. Only qualified district electors within the proposed district as determined by the commission may vote at the election. Each voter shall vote in the polling place nearest the voter's residence.The inspector disinfecting any horticultural premises shall make and sign a detailed record of the proceedings, stating the legal description of the premises; give the name of the owner or reputed owner; the date of inspection and the results thereof; date and manner of giving notice to disinfect; failure to disinfect; disinfection by the inspector; and the cost thereof in detail. If the cost is not paid within five days from the completion of the disinfecting, the inspector shall file with the auditor of the county in which the premises are situated two verified copies of the above record, and a claim of lien against the premises for the amount of the costs and therein refer to the record, which the auditor shall record as other lien claims. The auditor shall charge the same fees as are charged for filing and recording other liens.
RCW 15.54.412 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 54 / Section 412
RCW 15.54.412: Misbranding.
Status: in_force

No person may distribute misbranded commercial fertilizer. A commercial fertilizer shall be deemed to be misbranded: (1) If its labeling bears any statement, design, or graphic representation relative thereto or to its ingredients which is false or misleading in any particular; (2) If it is distributed under the name of another fertilizer product; (3) If its labeling bears any reference to registration under this chapter unless such reference is required by rule under this chapter; (4) If any word, statement, or other information, required by this chapter or rules adopted thereunder to appear on the label or labeling, is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, design, or graphic matter in the labeling), and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use; or (5) If it purports to be or is represented as a fertilizer, or is represented as containing a plant nutrient or fertilizer unless such plant nutrient or fertilizer conforms to the definition of identity, if any, prescribed by the department by rule. In adopting such rules the department shall give due regard to commonly accepted definitions and official fertilizer terms such as those issued by the association of American plant food control officials.
RCW 15.135.100 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 135 / Section 100
RCW 15.135.100: Certain records not subject to public disclosure.
Status: in_force

(1) Any information or record obtained directly from the federal government or from others under a contract with the federal government is exempt from public inspection and copying under chapter 42.56 RCW if the information or record is exempt from disclosure under federal law including, but not limited to, the federal freedom of information act. (2) Any portion of a record obtained by the department pursuant to this chapter is exempt from public inspection and copying under chapter 42.56 RCW if it is personal financial information, proprietary data, or trade secrets and the person submitting the record to the department has designated the information as personal financial information, proprietary data, or trade secrets.
RCW 15.49.350 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 49 / Section 350
RCW 15.49.350: Permit to condition certified seed.
Status: in_force

Upon application for a permit to condition certified seed, the department shall inspect the seed conditioning facilities of the applicant to determine that genetic purity and identity of seed conditioned can be maintained. Upon approval, the department shall issue a seed conditioning permit, for each regular place of business, which shall be conspicuously displayed in the office of such business. The permit shall remain in effect as long as the facilities comply with the department's requirements for such permit.
RCW 69.28.080 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 28 / Section 080
RCW 69.28.080: Purchaser to be advised of standards—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to deliver, sell, offer, or expose for sale any honey for human consumption within the state without notifying the person or persons purchasing or intending to purchase the same, of the exact grade or quality of such honey, according to the standards prescribed by the director, by stamping or printing on the container of any such honey such grade or quality: PROVIDED, This section shall not apply to honey while it is in transit in intrastate commerce from one establishment to the other, to be processed, labeled, or repacked.In the event a position becomes vacant due to resignation, disqualification, death, or for any other reason, such position, until the next annual nominating meeting, shall be filled by vote of the remaining members of the commission. Following the next annual nomination meeting, the director shall appoint one of the two nominees selected by advisory ballot to fill the balance of the unexpired term.
RCW 15.35.260 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 35 / Section 260
RCW 15.35.260: Records and reports of licensees for assessment purposes.
Status: in_force

Each licensee, in addition to other records required under the provisions of this chapter, shall keep such records and make such reports as the director may require for the purpose of computing payments of assessments by such licensee.
RCW 15.54.400 — Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 54 / Section 400
RCW 15.54.400: Restrictions on sale—Minimum percentages.
Status: in_force

No superphosphate containing less than eighteen percent of available phosphoric acid may be sold or offered for sale in this state. Specialty fertilizers, except manipulated animal and vegetable manures, guaranteeing less than five percent total plant food shall contain on the label specific directions for use, and prior to registration, the department may require proof of the efficacy of the product when used as directed.