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WA Rev Code § 15.28.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.110 - Duties of commission.

RCW 15.28.110 Duties of commission.The commission's duties are:(1) To adopt a commission seal;(2) To elect a secretary-manager and a treasurer, and fix their compensation. The same person may be elected to both offices;(3) To establish classifications of soft tree fruits;(4) To conduct scientific research and develop the healthful, therapeutic, and dietetic value of fruits, and promote the general welfare of the soft tree fruit industry of the state;(5) To conduct a comprehensive advertising and educational campaign to effectuate the objects of this chapter;(6) To increase the production, and develop and expand the markets, and improve the handling and quality of fruits;(7) To keep accurate accounts and records of all of its dealings, which shall be open to inspection and audit by the state auditor;(8) To investigate and prosecute violations of this chapter; and(9) To serve as an advisory committee to the director with regard to the adoption and enforcement of rules:(a) Governing the grading, packing, and size and dimensions of commercial containers of soft tree fruits; and(b) Fixing commercial grades of soft tree fruits and the issuance of certificates of inspection for those fruits.[ 2002 c 313 § 106; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.110. Prior: (i) 1947 c 73 § 13, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-22, part. (ii) 1947 c 73 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-23. (iii) 1947 c 73 § 15, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-24, part. (iv) 1947 c 73 § 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-26, part.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
WA Rev Code § 15.28.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.120 - Copies of records as evidence.

RCW 15.28.120 Copies of records as evidence.Copies of the commission's proceedings, records, and acts, when certified by the secretary and authenticated by the corporate seal, shall be admissible in all courts as prima facie evidence of the truth of all statements therein.[ 1961 c 11 § 15.28.120. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 13, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-22, part.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.130 - State, personal, nonliability—Obligations limited by collections—Defense to certain civil or criminal actions.

RCW 15.28.130 State, personal, nonliability—Obligations limited by collections—Defense to certain civil or criminal actions.Neither the state, nor any member, agent, or employee of the commission, is liable for the acts of the commission, or upon its contracts.All salaries, expenses, costs, obligations, and liabilities of the commission, and claims arising from the administration of this chapter, are payable only from funds collected under this chapter.In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of any rule of [or] statutory or common law against monopolies or combinations in restraint of trade, including any action under chapter 19.86 RCW, proof that the act complained of was done in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and in furtherance of the purposes and provisions of this chapter, is a complete defense to such an action or proceeding.[ 2002 c 313 § 107; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.130. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 16; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-25.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
WA Rev Code § 15.28.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.140 - District advisory and state commodity committees.

RCW 15.28.140 District advisory and state commodity committees.There shall be separate district advisory committees and separate state commodity committees for each of the following soft tree fruits, to wit: Bartlett pears, peaches, apricots, prunes and plums, and cherries. The growers, dealers, or processors of each of the soft tree fruits, at their respective annual district meetings may elect separate district advisory committees for each of the soft tree fruits grown, handled, or processed in their respective districts. The district advisory committee shall consist of five members comprising three growers, one dealer and one processor of the respective soft tree fruit groups. Each state commodity committee shall consist of two members from, and selected by, each district advisory committee for each soft fruit.[ 1961 c 11 § 15.28.140. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-20.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.150 - Committee organization—Duties.

RCW 15.28.150 Committee organization—Duties.Each district advisory committee and each state commodity committee shall select one of its members as chair. Meetings may be called by the chair or by any two members of any committee by giving reasonable written notice of the meeting to each member of such committee. A majority of the members shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. The district advisory committees and state commodity committees shall consult with and advise the commission on matters pertaining to the soft tree fruits which they respectively represent, and the commission shall give due consideration to their recommendations. Any grower, dealer, or processor, if qualified, may be a member of more than one committee.[ 2010 c 8 § 6039; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.150. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-21.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.160 - Annual assessment—Exemption—Brined sweet cherries assessable.

RCW 15.28.160 Annual assessment—Exemption—Brined sweet cherries assessable.An annual assessment is hereby levied upon all commercial soft tree fruits grown in the state or packed as Washington soft tree fruit of fifty cents per two thousand pounds (net weight) of said fruits, when shipped fresh or delivered to processors, whether in bulk, loose in containers, or packaged in any style of package, except, that all sales of five hundred pounds or less of such fruits sold by the producer direct to the consumer shall be exempt from said assessments. Sweet cherries which are brined are deemed to be commercial soft tree fruit and therefore assessable hereunder.[ 1989 c 354 § 28; 1963 c 51 § 3; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.160. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 18; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-27.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
WA Rev Code § 15.28.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.170 - Research and advertising—Power to increase assessment.

RCW 15.28.170 Research and advertising—Power to increase assessment.The commission shall investigate the needs of soft tree fruit producers, the condition of the markets, and extent to which the same require advertising and research. If the investigation shows that the revenue from the assessments levied is inadequate to accomplish the objects of this chapter, it shall report its findings to the director, showing the necessities of the industry, the probable cost of the required program, and the probable revenue from the existing levy. It may then increase the assessments to be levied to an amount not exceeding two dollars per each two thousand pounds (net weight) of such fruits so contained or packed.[ 1961 c 11 § 15.28.170. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 25; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-34.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.180 - Increase of assessment for specific fruit or classification—Procedure.

RCW 15.28.180 Increase of assessment for specific fruit or classification—Procedure.(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.[ 1997 c 303 § 3; 1992 c 87 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 73 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 8 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 43 § 1; 1963 c 51 § 4; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.180. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 26; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-35.]NOTES:Findings—1997 c 303: See note following RCW 43.135.055.Effective date—1997 c 303 §§ 1-3: See note following RCW 43.135.055.
WA Rev Code § 15.28.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.190 - Deposit of funds—Treasurer's bond.

RCW 15.28.190 Deposit of funds—Treasurer's bond.All money collected under the authority of this chapter shall be paid to the treasurer of the commission, deposited by him or her in banks designated by the commission, and disbursed on its order.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 the sum of fifty 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.None of the provisions of RCW 43.01.050 shall apply to money collected under this chapter.[ 2010 c 8 § 6040; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.190. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 15, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-24, part.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.200 - Use of funds—Contributions.

RCW 15.28.200 Use of funds—Contributions.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.[ 1961 c 11 § 15.28.200. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 19; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-28.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.210 - Records kept—Preservation—Inspection of.

RCW 15.28.210 Records kept—Preservation—Inspection of.Every dealer, handler, and processor shall keep a complete and accurate record of all soft tree fruits handled, shipped, or processed by him or her. Such record shall be in simple form and contain such information as the commission shall by rule or regulation prescribe. The records shall be preserved by such handler, dealer, and processor for a period of two years and shall be offered and submitted for inspection at any reasonable time upon written request of the commission or its duly authorized agents.[ 2010 c 8 § 6041; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.210. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 20; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-29.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.220 - Returns to commission.

RCW 15.28.220 Returns to commission.Every dealer, handler, and processor shall at such times as the commission may by rule or regulation require, file with the commission a return under oath on forms to be prescribed and furnished by the commission, stating the quantity of soft tree fruits handled, shipped, or processed by him or her during the period or periods of time prescribed by the commission. Such return shall contain such further information as may be necessary to carry out the objects and purposes of this chapter.[ 2010 c 8 § 6042; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.220. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 21; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-30.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.230 - Due date of assessments—Delinquent penalty.

RCW 15.28.230 Due date of assessments—Delinquent penalty.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.[ 2010 c 8 § 6043; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.230. Prior: 1955 c 47 § 2; 1947 c 73 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-31.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.240 - Collection rules—Use of "stamps."

RCW 15.28.240 Collection rules—Use of "stamps."The commission shall by rule or regulation prescribe the method of collection, and for that purpose may require stamps to be known as "Washington state fruit commission stamps" to be purchased from the commission and fixed or attached to the container, invoices, shipping documents, inspection certificates, releases, or receiving receipts or tickets. Stamps shall be canceled immediately upon being so attached or fixed, and the date of cancellation shall be placed thereon.[ 1961 c 11 § 15.28.240. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 23; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-32.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.250 - Responsibility for payment of assessments—Due upon receipt—Delinquencies—Civil action.

RCW 15.28.250 Responsibility for payment of assessments—Due upon receipt—Delinquencies—Civil action.Unless the assessment has been paid by the grower and evidence thereof submitted by him or her, the dealer, handler, or processor is responsible for the payment of all assessments under this chapter on all soft tree fruits handled, shipped, or processed by him or her but he or she shall charge the same against the grower, who shall be primarily responsible for such payment. Assessments are due upon receipt of an invoice for the assessments.If the assessment becomes delinquent, the department shall cease to provide inspection services under chapter 15.17 RCW to the delinquent party until that party pays all delinquent assessments, interest, and penalties.Any assessment due and payable under this section constitutes a personal debt of every person so assessed or who otherwise owes the same. In addition, 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, together with the 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.[ 2002 c 313 § 108; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.250. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 24; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-33.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
WA Rev Code § 15.28.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.260 - Publications by commission—Subscriptions.

RCW 15.28.260 Publications by commission—Subscriptions.If the commission publishes a bulletin or other publication, or a section in some established trade publication, for the dissemination of information to the soft tree fruit industry in this state, the first two dollars of any assessment paid annually by each grower, handler, dealer, and processor of such fruit shall be applied to the payment of his or her subscription to such bulletin or publication.[ 2010 c 8 § 6044; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.260. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 27; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-36.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.270 - Violations—Penalty.

RCW 15.28.270 Violations—Penalty.Every person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor who:(1) Violates or aids in the violation of any provision of this chapter, or(2) Violates or aids in the violation of any rule or regulation of the commission.[ 1961 c 11 § 15.28.270. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 28; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-37.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.280 - Venue of actions—Jurisdiction of courts.

RCW 15.28.280 Venue of actions—Jurisdiction of courts.Any prosecution brought under this chapter may be instituted or brought in any county in the state in which the defendant or any of the defendants reside, or in which the violation was committed, or in which the defendant or any of the defendants has his or her principal place of business.The several superior courts of the state are hereby vested with jurisdiction to enforce this chapter and to prevent and restrain violations thereof, or of any rule or regulation promulgated by the commission.[ 2010 c 8 § 6045; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.280. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 29; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-38.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.290 - Duty to enforce.

RCW 15.28.290 Duty to enforce.It shall be the duty of all state and county law enforcement officers and all employees and agents of the department to aid in the enforcement of this chapter.[ 1961 c 11 § 15.28.290. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 30; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-39.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.300 - Rules and regulations—Filing—Publication.

RCW 15.28.300 Rules and regulations—Filing—Publication.Every rule, regulation, or order promulgated by the commission shall be filed with the director, and shall be published in a legal newspaper of general circulation in each of the three districts. All such rules, regulations, or orders shall become effective pursuant to the provisions of RCW 34.05.380.[ 1985 c 469 § 7; 1975 1st ex.s. c 7 § 38; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.300. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 31; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-40.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.305 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.305 - Rule making—Exemptions.

RCW 15.28.305 Rule making—Exemptions.Rule-making proceedings conducted under this chapter are exempt from compliance with RCW 34.05.310 and the provisions of chapter 19.85 RCW, the regulatory fairness act, when adoption of the rule is determined by a referendum vote of the affected parties.[ 2002 c 313 § 109.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
WA Rev Code § 15.28.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.310 - Authority to agents of commission to inspect.

RCW 15.28.310 Authority to agents of commission to inspect.Agents of the commission, upon specific written authorization signed by the chair or secretary-manager thereof, shall have the right to inspect the premises, books, records, documents, and all other instruments of any carrier, railroad, truck, boat, grower, handler, dealer, and processor for the purpose of enforcing this chapter and collecting the assessments levied hereunder.[ 2010 c 8 § 6046; 1961 c 11 § 15.28.310. Prior: 1947 c 73 § 32; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-41.]
WA Rev Code § 15.28.315 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.315 - Certain records exempt from public disclosure—Exceptions—Actions not prohibited by chapter.

RCW 15.28.315 Certain records exempt from public disclosure—Exceptions—Actions not prohibited by chapter.(1) Under RCW 42.56.380, certain agricultural business records, commission records, and department of agriculture records relating to the commission and producers of agricultural commodities are exempt from public disclosure.(2) Financial and commercial information and records submitted to either the department or the commission for the purpose of administering this chapter may be shared between the department and the commission. They may also be used, if required, in any suit or administrative hearing involving any provision of this chapter or a marketing order.(3) This chapter does not prohibit:(a) The issuance of general statements based upon the reports of persons subject to this chapter as long as the statements do not identify the information furnished by any person; or(b) The publication by the director or the commission of the name of any person violating this chapter and a statement of the manner of the violation by that person.[ 2005 c 274 § 213; 2002 c 313 § 68.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
WA Rev Code § 15.28.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.320 - Funding staff support—Rules.

RCW 15.28.320 Funding staff support—Rules.The director may provide by rule for a method to fund staff support for all commodity boards and commissions in accordance with RCW 43.23.033 if a position is not directly funded by the legislature and costs 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.[ 2002 c 313 § 74.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
WA Rev Code § 15.28.325 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.28 - Soft Tree Fruits.|15.28.325 - Costs of implementing RCW 15.28.103.

RCW 15.28.325 Costs of implementing RCW 15.28.103.The costs incurred by the department of agriculture associated with the implementation of RCW 15.28.103 shall be paid for by the commission.[ 2003 c 396 § 23.]NOTES:Effective date—2003 c 396: See note following RCW 15.66.030.