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WSR 12-19-065
[ Filed September 17, 2012, 10:08 a.m. , effective October 18, 2012 ]
Purpose: The proposed rules will ensure that the fees being charged for services provided by the seed program are in correlation to the amount of time needed to render that service and ensure cost recovery for the program.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 16-303-020, 16-303-105, 16-303-200, 16-303-210, 16-303-230, 16-303-240, 16-303-250, 16-303-300, 16-303-310, 16-303-315, 16-303-317, 16-303-320, and 16-303-340.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 15.49.310, chapter 34.05 RCW.
Other Authority: 3ESHB 2127, chapter 7, Laws of 2012.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 12-16-078 on July 31, 2012.
Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: A redundant statement in WAC 16-303-340 was removed to make the rule clearer.
OTS-4908.3
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-053, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05)
WAC 16-303-020 Schedule of charges -- Billing policies and procedures. (1) Accounts.
(b) On all debts due and payable after July 28, 1991, all delinquent accounts are assessed a late charge equal to ((one and one-half)) two percent per month, or portion of a month, on the unpaid balance.
[Statutory Authority: 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 309(2), RCW 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 34.05 RCW. 05-12-053, § 16-303-020, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 01-01-015, § 16-303-020, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]
WAC 16-303-105 Annual seed inspection charge. (1) Each person required to obtain a seed labeling permit, pursuant to RCW 15.49.400, of the Washington State Seed Act, must also, pursuant to RCW 15.49.310 and 15.49.370, pay a general seed inspection charge annually to the department in the amount of ((ten)) eleven cents per one hundred dollars gross annual dollar sales in excess of ten thousand dollars of agricultural and/or vegetable seed distributed in this state during the preceding fiscal year, except that no assessment shall be collected on:
(3) The seed assessment may accompany the annual application for the seed labeling permit. A penalty of ((ten)) fifteen percent of the assessment fee or a minimum of ((ten)) twenty dollars, whichever is greater, is added to all assessments not paid by February 1.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 01-01-015, § 16-303-105, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-21-060, filed 10/12/07, effective 12/1/07)
1 Agricultural Grasses ((37.00)) 40.00 ((22.60)) 25.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Alkaligrass, Bermudagrass, Canarygrass, Foxtail, Switchgrass, Timothy, Zoysia
2 Alfalfa & Clover ((28.78)) 31.00 ((24.66)) 27.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Alfalfa, Black Medic, Clover, Lupine, Milkvetch, Sainfoin, Trefoil
3 Beans ((26.72)) 29.00 ((24.66)) 27.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Beans
4 Beets ((39.06)) 42.00 ((43.16)) 47.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Beets, Swiss chard, Spinach
5 Bentgrass, redtop ((65.78)) 72.00 ((34.94)) 38.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Bentgrass, Redtop
6 Bluegrass ((45.22)) 49.00 ((30.82)) 33.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Bluegrass, all types
7 Brassica Species ((69.88)) 75.00 ((34.94)) 38.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Brassica Species
8 Brome ((47.28)) 51.00 ((24.66)) 27.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Brome: Mountain, Smooth, Meadow
9 Fescue ((37.00)) 40.00 ((24.66)) 27.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Fescue: Tall and Meadow
10 Fescue, all others ((45.22)) 49.00 ((24.66)) 27.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Fescue: Arizona, Blue, Blue Hard, Chewings, Creeping, Hard, Idaho, Red, Sheep
11 Flax ((28.78)) 31.00 ((24.66)) 27.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Lewis flax
12 Orchardgrass ((51.38)) 55.00 ((26.72)) 29.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Orchardgrass
13 Peas and other large seeded legumes ((28.78)) 31.00 ((24.66)) 27.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Peas, Chickpeas, Lentil, Vetch
14 Primrose ((28.78)) 31.00 ((24.66)) 27.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Primrose
15 Ryegrass ((45.22)) 49.00 ((22.60)) 25.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Ryegrass, (Perennial or Annual)
16 Small burnet ((28.78)) 31.00 ((24.66)) 27.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Small burnet
17 Sudangrass ((28.78)) 31.00 ((24.66)) 27.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Sudangrass
18 Vegetables ((28.78)) 31.00 ((24.66)) 27.00 ((45.00)) 49.00 Vegetables: Arugula, Asparagus, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Celery, Corn, Coriander, Cucumber, Dill, Eggplant, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Okra, Onion, Parsley, Parsnip, Pepper, Pumpkin, Radish, Squash, Tomato, Watermelon
19 Grains ((28.78)) 31.00 ((24.66)) 27.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Wheat, Triticale, Sunflower, Sorghum, Safflower, Rye, Rice, Millet, Buckwheat, Barley, Oats, Emmer, Spelt
20 Wheatgrass, Wildrye, other native species Group A ((78.12)) 84.00 ((30.82)) 33.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Bluestem, Buffalograss, Lovegrass, Penstemon, Sand dropseed, Sideoats, Squirreltail; Intermediate, Pubescent, Tall, Thickspike, Slender, and Western wheatgrasses; Small-seeded wildrye
Wheatgrass, Wildrye, other native species and flowers Group B ((69.00)) 75.00 ((30.82)) 33.00 ((41.83)) 45.00 Bitterbrush, Echinacea, Indian ricegrass, Junegrass, Kochia, Oatgrass, Indian ricegrass, Blue and other large-seeded wildrye, Crested and Siberian wheatgrasses
Wheatgrass, Wildrye, other native species and flowers Group C ((69.00)) 75.00 ((114.48)) 123.00* ((41.83)) 45.00 Green needlegrass, Needle & Thread, Penstemon *(Germination requires 400 seed TZ according to AOSA Rules)
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 07-21-060, § 16-303-200, filed 10/12/07, effective 12/1/07. Statutory Authority: 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 309(2), RCW 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 34.05 RCW. 05-12-053, § 16-303-200, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW, 2003 c 308. 03-18-071, § 16-303-200, filed 8/29/03, effective 9/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.370(3), 15.49.310, and chapter 34.05 RCW. 03-08-005, § 16-303-200, filed 3/20/03, effective 4/20/03. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW. 02-12-061, § 16-303-200, filed 5/30/02, effective 6/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 01-01-015, § 16-303-200, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]
WAC 16-303-210 Fees for special seed tests.
Test Fee Additional Information
(1) All states noxious weed examination $ ((33.38)) 36.00
(2) Dormant Seed Test $ ((41.83)) 45.00
(a) For crops requiring a 400 seed TZ as required in the AOSA rules $ ((83.66)) 90.00
(3) Cold (vigor) test for wheat $ ((65.00)) 70.00
(4) Crop or weed exam Standard noxious amount from AOSA rules
(a) Turf-type and other small seeded grasses $ ((38.00)) 41.00 Kentucky bluegrass, timothy, alkaligrass, fine-leaved fescues
(b) Small seeded legumes and medium seeded crops $ ((44.00)) 47.00 Brassicas, ryegrass, tall fescue
(c) Wheatgrass and native species $ ((50.00)) 54.00
(d) Grains and large seeded legumes $ ((22.00)) 24.00
(5) Fescue seed ammonia test $ ((30.82)) 33.00 Required on all certified Blue, Hard, and Sheep fescues
(6) Fluorescence test (400 seed test) $ ((26.72)) 29.00 Required on all Perennial and Annual ryegrass samples
(7) Miscellaneous services, samples requiring extra time, field run samples, etc. $ ((35.00)) 40.00/hour
(8) Pest and disease (phyto exam) and/or soil exam $ ((34.94)) 39.00
Bluegrass and Bentgrass $ ((18.04)) 20.00/5 grams
Other grasses $ ((18.04)) 20.00/10 grams
(10) Rules test -- Canadian PURITY GERMINATION
Alfalfa, clover, peas, lentils $ ((32.37)) 35.00 $ ((24.66)) 27.00
Kentucky bluegrass $ ((49.34)) 53.00 $ ((30.82)) 33.00
Bentgrass $ ((72.47)) 78.00 $ ((34.94)) 38.00
(11) Rules test -- I.S.T.A. PURITY GERMINATION
Alfalfa, clover, peas, lentils $ ((32.37)) 35.00 $ ((30.82)) 33.00
(12) Moisture test $ ((30.00)) 33.00
(a) Large seed $ ((9.25)) 10.00
(b) Small seed $ ((12.30)) 13.00
(((14) Out-sourcing charge $ 15.00))
(((15))) (14) Sod seed analysis Bluegrass
Ryegrass $ ((75.00)) 81.00
$ ((52.00)) 56.00
$ ((42.00)) 45.00
(((16))) (15) Sodium Hydroxide test for presence of red and/or white wheat $ ((20.54)) 23.00
(((17))) (16) Undesirable grass species test (includes an all states noxious test) examination (UGS test) $ ((70.37)) 76.00
(((18))) (17) Germination test in soil $ ((50.00)) 54.00
(((19))) (18) Wheat bioassay test $ ((50.00)) 54.00
(((20))) (19) Germination on mixtures
Germination requiring embryo excision $ ((35.00)) 40.00 per hour for separation of kinds or preparation time This is in addition to the established germination fee
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 07-21-060, § 16-303-210, filed 10/12/07, effective 12/1/07. Statutory Authority: 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 309(2), RCW 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 34.05 RCW. 05-12-053, § 16-303-210, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW, 2003 c 308. 03-18-071, § 16-303-210, filed 8/29/03, effective 9/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.370(3), 15.49.310, and chapter 34.05 RCW. 03-08-005, § 16-303-210, filed 3/20/03, effective 4/20/03. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW. 02-12-061, § 16-303-210, filed 5/30/02, effective 6/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 01-01-015, § 16-303-210, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-21-060 and 07-24-082, filed 10/12/07 and 12/5/07, effective 12/1/07 and 1/5/08)
WAC 16-303-230 Official seed sampling or similar service. Fees for official sampling are in addition to travel time and mileage.
Peas, beans, small grains or seeds of similar size Standard sampling $ ((0.07)) 0.09 per cwt. $ ((35.00)) 40.00
I.S.T.A. sampling $ ((0.09)) 0.11 per cwt. plus $ ((7.50)) 9.00 per lot $ ((35.00)) 40.00 plus
$ ((7.50)) 9.00 per lot
For all other kinds Standard sampling $ ((0.18)) 0.20 per cwt. $ ((35.00)) 40.00
I.S.T.A. sampling $ ((0.22)) 0.24 per cwt. plus $ ((7.50)) 9.00 per lot $ ((35.00)) 40.00 plus
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 07-21-060 and 07-24-082, § 16-303-230, filed 10/12/07 and 12/5/07, effective 12/1/07 and 1/5/08. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW, 2003 c 308. 03-18-071, § 16-303-230, filed 8/29/03, effective 9/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.370(3), 15.49.310, and chapter 34.05 RCW. 03-08-005, § 16-303-230, filed 3/20/03, effective 4/20/03. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW. 02-12-061, § 16-303-230, filed 5/30/02, effective 6/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 01-01-015, § 16-303-230, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]
WAC 16-303-240 Fees for blending seed. Blending fee is not applicable to salvage blends.
Grass option B* Washington origin seed $ ((1.02)) 1.10 per cwt.
Grass option B* Out-of-state origin $ ((0.61)) 0.66 per cwt.
Grass option A and all other blends of other crops $ ((0.07)) 0.10 per cwt.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 07-21-060, § 16-303-240, filed 10/12/07, effective 12/1/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW, 2003 c 308. 03-18-071, § 16-303-240, filed 8/29/03, effective 9/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 01-01-015, § 16-303-240, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]
WAC 16-303-250 Miscellaneous charges for seed services. Fees for miscellaneous department seed services are as follows:
Rush samples (including phone or FAX report if requested at time sample is submitted) $ ((15.00))
High priority sample - Purity result completed before the end of the next business day. (Special circumstances only. Call ahead for availability.) $ ((150.00))
((Phone reports on test result, per call $ 7.18
Preliminary report on germination $ 5.00))
Additional mailing of report $ ((5.12))
Additional copies of reports $ ((2.50))
Revised reports $ ((10.26))
11.00 minimum (hourly fee when applicable)
Fee for special shipping and handling service, for example Federal Express, Air Parcel or air freight $ ((3.70))
5.00 plus exact shipping cost
Fee for facsimile transmission of documents $ 1.00
Stand-by time - Or travel time $ ((35.00))
40.00/hour Travel time to be charged when special trip is requested.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 07-21-060, § 16-303-250, filed 10/12/07, effective 12/1/07. Statutory Authority: 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 309(2), RCW 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 34.05 RCW. 05-12-053, § 16-303-250, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW, 2003 c 308. 03-18-071, § 16-303-250, filed 8/29/03, effective 9/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.370(3), 15.49.310, and chapter 34.05 RCW. 03-08-005, § 16-303-250, filed 3/20/03, effective 4/20/03. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW. 02-12-061, § 16-303-250, filed 5/30/02, effective 6/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 01-01-015, § 16-303-250, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]
WAC 16-303-300 Phytosanitary certification of seed -- Fees.
Service Fee Additional Information
certificate $ ((35.00)) 50.00
State Phytosanitary certificate $ ((40.00)) 45.00
Field inspection((--)) - All seed except wheat seed (for each required inspection) $ ((5.30)) 5.83 per acre, per required inspection $ ((50.00)) 55.00 minimum fee, per inspection
Field inspection((--)) - Wheat seed only $ ((2.12)) 2.33 per acre
or fraction thereof $ ((50.00)) 55.00 minimum fee, per inspection
Area inspection $ ((0.53/)) 0.60 per acre
Late fee - Per application $ ((41.00)) 50.00
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 07-21-060, § 16-303-300, filed 10/12/07, effective 12/1/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW, 2003 c 308. 03-18-071, § 16-303-300, filed 8/29/03, effective 9/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.370(3), 15.49.310, and chapter 34.05 RCW. 03-08-005, § 16-303-300, filed 3/20/03, effective 4/20/03. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW. 02-12-061, § 16-303-300, filed 5/30/02, effective 6/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 01-01-015, § 16-303-300, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]
O.E.C.D. certificate $ ((15.41)) 17.00 each
O.E.C.D. grow out test $ ((65.72)) 72.00 each entry No charge for control entry
O.E.C.D. assessment cost to program This is a pass through fee to USDA
O.E.C.D. tagging fee* $ ((0.84)) 0.91/cwt.
$ ((0.51)) 0.55/cwt. Tall fescue
$ ((0.53)) 0.57/cwt. All other crops
* Minimum tagging fee is $13.00.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 07-21-060, § 16-303-310, filed 10/12/07, effective 12/1/07. Statutory Authority: 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 309(2), RCW 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 34.05 RCW. 05-12-053, § 16-303-310, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW, 2003 c 308. 03-18-071, § 16-303-310, filed 8/29/03, effective 9/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.370(3), 15.49.310, and chapter 34.05 RCW. 03-08-005, § 16-303-310, filed 3/20/03, effective 4/20/03. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW. 02-12-061, § 16-303-310, filed 5/30/02, effective 6/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 01-01-015, § 16-303-310, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]
WAC 16-303-315 Service fee for sod quality seed tags and tagging. Service fee for sod quality seed tags and tagging shall be $ ((0.22)) 0.25 per cwt. Minimum tagging fee is $13.00.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 07-21-060, § 16-303-315, filed 10/12/07, effective 12/1/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW, 2003 c 308. 03-18-071, § 16-303-315, filed 8/29/03, effective 9/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 01-01-015, § 16-303-315, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]
(1) Annual bluegrass and rough bluegrass - Inspection fee for nursery plantings for the presence of annual bluegrass is $ ((59.10)) 63.53 per acre or portion thereof. ((The tagging fee is $ 0.53 cwt. with a minimum fee of $ 23.12.))
(2) Quarantine inspection of grass seed fields found to be in violation of the quarantine requirements will be charged at the rate of $ ((200.00)) 215.00 per field inspection.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 07-21-060, § 16-303-317, filed 10/12/07, effective 12/1/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW, 2003 c 308. 03-18-071, § 16-303-317, filed 8/29/03, effective 9/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.370(3), 15.49.310, and chapter 34.05 RCW. 03-08-005, § 16-303-317, filed 3/20/03, effective 4/20/03. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW. 02-12-061, § 16-303-317, filed 5/30/02, effective 6/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 01-01-015, § 16-303-317, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]
WAC 16-303-320 Certification fees for seed certified by the department. (1) Fees apply to both new and renewal applications.
Seed Application Fee 1/ Seedling field inspection fee Seedling producing or field inspection Fee 2/ Late Application Penalty Fee Reinspection Fee
isolation) Production Fee (includes tagging) 7/10/ 11/ Seed shipped
Alfalfa, Red clover, White clover and Trefoil $ ((30.00)) 32.25 per variety per grower $ ((50.00/)) 54.00 per field $ ((1.85/)) 2.00 per acre $ ((41.00)) 50.00 $ ((53.44 ea.)) 58.00 per field $ ((0.53)) 0.57/cwt. 5/ $ ((0.20)) 0.22/cwt.
Bean $ ((30.00)) 32.25 per variety per grower N/A $ ((1.85/)) 2.00 per acre 3/
$ ((3.70/)) 4.00 per acre 4/
(two inspections) $ ((41.00)) 50.00 $ ((53.44 ea.)) 58.00 per field $ ((0.53)) 0.57/cwt. $ ((0.20))
0.22/cwt.
Turnip, Rutabaga, Kale $ ((30.00)) 32.25 per field N/A $ ((3.70/)) 4.00 per acre (two inspections) $ ((41.00)) 50.00 $ ((53.44 each)) 58.00 per field $ ((0.53)) 0.57/cwt. $ ((0.20))
Perennial Grasses 6/ $ ((30.00)) 32.25 per field $ ((50.00/)) 54.00 per field $ ((50.00)) 54.00 per field $ ((41.00)) 50.00 $ ((53.44 each)) 58.00 per field Option A
$ ((0.84)) 0.91/cwt. for all grass except tall fescue
$ ((1.17)) 1.26/cwt. (min. $ ((11.66)) 12.54) $ ((0.31))
Corn $ ((30.00)) 32.25 per field N/A $ ((50.00)) 55.00 first acre
$ ((10.99)) 12.00 ea. additional acre except hybrid corn $ ((4.85)) 5.35 ea. additional acre $ ((41.00)) 50.00 ------ $ ((0.11)) 0.15 per tag issued ((or minimum fee of $10.00 per lot)) $ ((3.00))
4.00 per document
Annual grasses $ ((30.00)) 32.25 per field N/A $ ((1.85/)) 2.00 per acre $ ((41.00)) 50.00 per field $ ((53.44 each)) 58.00 per field $ ((0.42)) 0.45/cwt. $ ((0.20))
Rapeseed, Canola, and Mustard $ ((30.00)) 32.25 per variety per grower N/A $ ((1.85/)) 2.00 per acre (one inspection) $ ((41.00)) 50.00 per grower $ ((53.44 ea.)) 58.00 per field $ ((0.53)) 0.57/cwt. $ ((0.20))
1/ Seed certification application due dates can be found in WAC 16-302-050.
2/ Seedling producing or field inspection fees are refundable if the acreage is withdrawn before the inspection is completed. In the case of bean seed, fees are required of seedling fields to be harvested for certification the year of planting.
5/ Production fees are billed at completion of laboratory analysis tests. If no seed is tagged, $ 0.10 of the $ ((0.53)) 0.57 per cwt. production fee is refundable.
7/ Does not include shipping and handling charge for tags.
8/ Service inspection of seed fields
9/ Hybrid inspections (pollen counts)
All crops except corn:
(a) $ ((45.00)) 48.50 per inspection if done at the time of the certification inspection.
(b) $ ((125)) 135.00 per inspection if not conducted at the time of the certification inspection.
10/ Minimum tagging fee is $ 13.00.
11/ For seed lots in packages of less than 25 lbs., tags are $ 0.15 per tag in addition to the production fee.
Grass Option A: $ ((0.31)) 0.33 per cwt.
Grass Option B: $ ((0.68)) 0.73 per cwt.
((Reissuance of cert. tags: $ 0.11 per tag or minimum fee of $ 11.66))
(3) Reissuance of certification tags is $ 0.15 per tag or a minimum fee of $ 13.00.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 07-21-060, § 16-303-320, filed 10/12/07, effective 12/1/07. Statutory Authority: 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 309(2), RCW 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 34.05 RCW. 05-12-053, § 16-303-320, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW, 2003 c 308. 03-18-071, § 16-303-320, filed 8/29/03, effective 9/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.370(3), 15.49.310, and chapter 34.05 RCW. 03-08-005, § 16-303-320, filed 3/20/03, effective 4/20/03. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW. 02-12-061, § 16-303-320, filed 5/30/02, effective 6/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 01-01-015, § 16-303-320, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]
(a) Application fee per variety per grower . . . . . . . . . . . . $((22.97)) 25.00
(b) Field inspection fee per acre except millet and hybrid sorghum . . . . . . . . . . . . $((3.11)) 3.15
(c) Millet - First acre . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.55
-Each additional acre . . . . . . . . . . . . $((6.48)) 6.50
(d) Hybrid sorghum - First acre . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.55
-Each additional acre . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.00
(e) Special field inspection fee per
acre . . . . . . . . . . . . $((2.58)) 2.60
(f) Late application fee . . . . . . . . . . . . $((30.75)) 50.00
(g) Reinspection fee . . . . . . . . . . . . $((43.10)) 45.00
minimum for each field which did not pass field inspection plus $0.46 for each acre over twenty-five. ((The reinspection fee for isolation requirements only for a field of any size is $43.10.))
(h) Final certification fee . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.25
(i) Sampling fee . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.105
per cwt. of clean seed sampled, with minimum charge of $10.30 per sample, which is charged to conditioning plant in lieu of mechanical sampling.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 07-21-060, § 16-303-340, filed 10/12/07, effective 12/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3), and chapter 34.05 RCW. 06-11-066, § 16-303-340, filed 5/12/06, effective 6/12/06; 05-05-052, § 16-303-340, filed 2/14/05, effective 3/17/05; 04-06-029, § 16-303-340, filed 2/24/04, effective 3/26/04; 03-06-005, § 16-303-340, filed 2/20/03, effective 3/23/03; 02-05-082, § 16-303-340, filed 2/20/02, effective 3/23/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 01-01-015, § 16-303-340, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]