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WA Rev Code § 17.21.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.21 - Washington Pesticide Application Act.|17.21.430 - Pesticide-sensitive individuals—Notification.

RCW 17.21.430 Pesticide-sensitive individuals—Notification.(1) A certified applicator making a landscape application or a right-of-way application to the pesticide notification area, as defined in RCW 17.21.420(2), of a person on the pesticide-sensitive list shall notify the listed pesticide-sensitive individual of the application. Notification shall be made at least two hours prior to the scheduled application, or in the case of an immediate service call, the applicator shall provide notification at the time of the application.(2) Notification under this section shall be made in writing, in person, or by telephone, and shall disclose the date and approximate time of the application. In the event a certified applicator is unable to provide prior notification because of the absence or inaccessibility of the individual, the applicator shall leave a written notice at the residence of the individual listed on the pesticide-sensitive list at the time of the application. If a person on the pesticide-sensitive list lives in a multifamily dwelling such as an apartment or condominium, the applicator shall notify the person on the list or shall advise the manager or other property owner's representative to notify the person on the list of the application.[ 1992 c 176 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 17.21.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.21 - Washington Pesticide Application Act.|17.21.440 - Agricultural workers and handlers of agricultural pesticides—Coordination of regulation and enforcement with department of labor and industries.

RCW 17.21.440 Agricultural workers and handlers of agricultural pesticides—Coordination of regulation and enforcement with department of labor and industries.(1) As used in this section, "federal worker protection standard" or "federal standard" means the worker protection standard for agricultural workers and handlers of agricultural pesticides adopted by the United States environmental protection agency in 40 C.F.R., part 170 as it exists on June 6, 1996.(2)(a) No rule adopted under this chapter may impose requirements that make compliance with the federal worker protection standard impossible.(b) The department shall adopt by rule safety and health standards that are at least as effective as the federal standard. Standards adopted by the department under this section shall be adopted in coordination with the department of labor and industries.(3) If a violation of the federal worker protection standard, or of state rules regulating activities governed by the federal standard, is investigated by the department and by the department of labor and industries, the agencies shall conduct a joint investigation if feasible, and shall share relevant information. However, an investigation conducted by the department of labor and industries under Title 51 RCW solely with regard to industrial insurance shall not be considered to be an investigation by the department of labor and industries for this purpose. The agencies shall not issue duplicate citations to an individual or business for the same violation of the federal standard or state rules regulating activities governed by the federal standard. By December 1, 1996, the department and the department of labor and industries shall jointly establish a formal agreement that: Identifies the roles of each of the two agencies in conducting investigations of activities governed by the federal standard; and provides for protection of workers and enforcement of standards that is at least [as] effective as provided for other enforcement under this chapter.[ 1996 c 260 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1996 c 260: See notes following RCW 49.17.280.Department of labor and industries authority: RCW 49.17.280.
WA Rev Code § 17.21.445 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.21 - Washington Pesticide Application Act.|17.21.445 - Protection of pollinator health—Report to the legislature.

RCW 17.21.445 Protection of pollinator health—Report to the legislature.(1) The department shall continue to evaluate and update, as necessary, pesticide regulatory and education programs focused on measures to protect pollinator health. This work by the department, when appropriate, must be coordinated with Washington State University pesticide education programs to limit duplication and ensure consistent information sharing.(2) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, and in consultation with the department of fish and wildlife with regard to considerations for native pollinator species, the department must:(a) Evaluate and adapt pesticide training and drift reduction technical assistance programs to include up-to-date protection measures for pollinators;(b) Support Washington State University's pesticide education programs continued incorporation of pollinator protection measures during their training and certification classes, and coordinate on presented research, new protection measures, technological advancements, and any other significant science-based information;(c) Coordinate with pollinator health staff in the department and at Washington State University to conduct investigations and share annual findings from pesticide-related investigations with the pollinator health task force;(d) Evaluate and, if necessary, update the pesticide civil penalty matrix related to pollinator death or damage due to the misuse of pesticides and ensure pollinator health protections are included;(e) When possible, the department must provide credits for pesticide courses focused on pollinator protection measures.(3) By December 31, 2021, the department shall provide a report to the appropriate committees of the senate and house of representatives, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, that includes recommendations for measures to mitigate the risks of harm to bees and other pollinators from the use of neonicotinoid pesticides and treated seeds. The department shall evaluate and incorporate the reviews scheduled for completion by the United States environmental protection agency during 2021, including recommended mitigation measures from that agency. The department shall also review neonicotinoid pesticide use restrictions and labeling requirements adopted in other states and include in the report any recommendations for adoption of similar requirements in this state.[ 2021 c 278 § 4.]NOTES:Purpose—Intent—2021 c 278: See note following RCW 43.23.320.
WA Rev Code § 17.21.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.21 - Washington Pesticide Application Act.|17.21.900 - Preexisting liabilities not affected.

RCW 17.21.900 Preexisting liabilities not affected.The enactment of this act shall not have the effect of terminating, or in any way modifying, any liability, civil or criminal, which shall already be in existence on the date this act becomes effective.[ 1961 c 249 § 31.]
WA Rev Code § 17.21.920 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.21 - Washington Pesticide Application Act.|17.21.920 - Short title.

RCW 17.21.920 Short title.This chapter may be cited as the Washington pesticide application act.[ 1961 c 249 § 33.]
WA Rev Code § 17.24.003 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.|17.24.003 - Purpose.

RCW 17.24.003 Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to provide a strong system for the exclusion of plant and bee pests and diseases through regulation of movement and quarantines of infested areas to protect the forest, agricultural, horticultural, floricultural, and apiary industries of the state; plants and shrubs within the state; and the environment of the state from the impact of insect pests, plant pathogens, noxious weeds, and bee pests and the public and private costs that result when these infestations become established.[ 1991 c 257 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 17.24.011 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.|17.24.011 - Regulation of plant, plant product, bee movement, and genetically engineered organisms.

RCW 17.24.011 Regulation of plant, plant product, bee movement, and genetically engineered organisms.Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 17.24.041, the director may:(1) Make rules under which plants, plant products, bees, hives and beekeeping equipment, and noxious weeds may be brought into this state from other states, territories, or foreign countries; and(2) Make rules with reference to plants, plant products, bees, bee hives and equipment, and genetically engineered organisms while in transit through this state as may be deemed necessary to prevent the introduction into and dissemination within this state of plant and bee pests and noxious weeds.[ 1991 c 257 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 17.24.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.|17.24.021 - Inspection and investigation.

RCW 17.24.021 Inspection and investigation.(1) The director may intercept and hold or order held for inspection, or cause to be inspected while in transit or after arrival at their destination, all plants, plant products, bees, or other articles likely to carry plant pests, bee pests, or noxious weeds being moved into this state from another state, territory, or a foreign country or within or through this state for plant and bee pests and disease.(2) The director may enter upon public and private premises at reasonable times for the purpose of carrying out this chapter. If the director be denied access, the director may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant authorizing access to such premises. The court may upon such application issue the search warrant for the purposes requested.(3) The director may adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter.[ 1991 c 257 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 17.24.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.|17.24.031 - Determination of origin.

RCW 17.24.031 Determination of origin.The director may demand of a person who has in his or her possession or under his or her control, plants, bees, plant products, or other articles that may carry plant pests, bee pests, or noxious weeds, full information as to the origin and source of these items. Failure to provide that information, if known, may subject the person to a civil penalty.[ 1991 c 257 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 17.24.041 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.|17.24.041 - Power to adopt quarantine measures—Rules.

RCW 17.24.041 Power to adopt quarantine measures—Rules.If determined to be necessary to protect the forest, agricultural, horticultural, floricultural, beekeeping, or environmental interests of this state, the director may declare a quarantine against an area, place, nursery, orchard, vineyard, apiary, or other agricultural establishment, county or counties within the state, or against other states, territories, or foreign countries, or a portion of these areas, in reference to plant pests, or bee pests, or noxious weeds, or genetically engineered plant or plant pest organisms. The director may prohibit the movement of all regulated articles from such quarantined places or areas that are likely to contain such plant pests or noxious weeds or genetically engineered plant, plant pest, or bee pest organisms. The quarantine may be made absolute or rules may be adopted prescribing the conditions under which the regulated articles may be moved into, or sold, or otherwise disposed of in the state.[ 1991 c 257 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 17.24.051 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.|17.24.051 - Introduction of plant pests, noxious weeds, or organisms affecting plant life—Special transit permit for brush, yard waste, or debris generated inside a quarantine area for apple maggot.

RCW 17.24.051 Introduction of plant pests, noxious weeds, or organisms affecting plant life—Special transit permit for brush, yard waste, or debris generated inside a quarantine area for apple maggot.(1) The introduction into or release within the state of a plant pest, noxious weeds, bee pest, or any other organism that may directly or indirectly affect the plant life of the state as an injurious pest, parasite, predator, or other organism is prohibited, except under special permit issued by the department under rules adopted by the director. A special permit is not required for the introduction or release within the state of a genetically engineered plant or plant pest organism if the introduction or release has been approved under provisions of federal law and the department has been notified of the planned introduction or release. The department shall be the sole issuing agency for the permits. Except for research projects approved by the department, no permit for a biological control agent shall be issued unless the department has determined that the parasite, predator, or plant pathogen is target organism or plant specific and not likely to become a pest of nontarget plants or other beneficial organisms. The director may also exclude biological control agents that are infested with parasites determined to be detrimental to the biological control efforts of the state. The department may rely upon findings of the United States department of agriculture or any experts that the director may deem appropriate in making a determination about the threat posed by such organisms. In addition, the director may request confidential business information subject to the conditions in RCW 17.24.061.(2) Plant pests, noxious weeds, or other organisms introduced into or released within this state in violation of this section shall be subject to detention and disposition as otherwise provided in this chapter.(3) Upon the request of a city or town that is located partially inside a quarantine area for apple maggot established by the department, the department may issue a special transit permit for the limited purpose of transporting brush and yard waste or debris generated within the city or town through a pest free area to a destination located inside a quarantine area for apple maggot established by the department, subject to conditions and provisions which the director may prescribe to prevent introduction, escape, or spread of the quarantined pests.[ 2018 c 147 § 2; 1991 c 257 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 17.24.061 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.|17.24.061 - Protection of privileged or confidential information—Procedure—Notice—Declaratory judgment.

RCW 17.24.061 Protection of privileged or confidential information—Procedure—Notice—Declaratory judgment.(1) In submitting data required by this chapter, the applicant may: (a) Mark clearly portions of data which in his or her opinion are trade secrets or commercial or financial information; and (b) submit the 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 information submitted by an applicant or registrant under this chapter available to the public if, in the judgment of the director, the information is privileged or confidential because it contains or relates to trade secrets or commercial or financial information. Where 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.(3) If the director proposes to release for inspection or to reveal at a public hearing or in findings of fact issued by the director, information that the applicant or registrant believes to be protected from disclosure under subsection (2) of this section, he or she shall notify the applicant or registrant in writing, by certified mail. The director may not make this data available for inspection nor reveal the information at a public hearing or in findings of fact issued by the director until thirty days after receipt of the notice by the applicant or registrant. During this period, the applicant or registrant may withdraw the application or may institute an action in the superior court of Thurston county for a declaratory judgment as to whether the information is subject to protection under subsection (2) of this section.[ 1991 c 257 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 17.24.071 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.|17.24.071 - Compliance agreements.

RCW 17.24.071 Compliance agreements.The director may enter into compliance agreements with a person engaged in growing, handling, or moving articles, bees, plants, or plant products regulated under this chapter.[ 1991 c 257 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 17.24.081 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.|17.24.081 - Prohibited acts.

RCW 17.24.081 Prohibited acts.It shall be unlawful for a person to:(1) Sell, offer for sale, or distribute a noxious weed or a plant or plant product or regulated article infested or infected with a plant pest declared by rule to be a threat to the state's forest, agricultural, horticultural, floricultural, or beekeeping industries or environment;(2) Knowingly receive a noxious weed, or a plant, plant product, bees, bee hive or appliances, or regulated article sold, given away, carried, shipped, or delivered for carriage or shipment within this state, in violation of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter;(3) Fail to immediately notify the department and isolate and hold the noxious weed, bees, bee hives or appliances, plants or plant products, or other thing unopened or unused subject to inspection or other disposition as may be provided by the department, where the item has been received without knowledge of the violation and the receiver has become subsequently aware of the potential problem;(4) Knowingly conceal or willfully withhold available information regarding an infected or infested plant, plant product, regulated article, or noxious weed;(5) Introduce or move into this state, or to move or dispose of in this state, a plant, plant product, or other item included in a quarantine, except under rules as may be prescribed by the department, after a quarantine order has been adopted under this chapter against a place, nursery, orchard, vineyard, apiary, other agricultural establishment, county of this state, another state, territory, or a foreign country as to a plant pest, bee pest, or noxious weed or genetically engineered plant or plant pest organism, until such quarantine is removed;(6) Introduce or move nonnative managed bumble bees into this state to be used in open-field agricultural use.[ 2021 c 278 § 5; 1991 c 257 § 12.]NOTES:Purpose—Intent—2021 c 278: See note following RCW 43.23.320.
WA Rev Code § 17.24.091 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.|17.24.091 - Impound and disposition.

RCW 17.24.091 Impound and disposition.(1) If upon inspection, the director finds that an inspected plant or plant product or bees are infected or infested or that a regulated article is being held or transported in violation of a rule or quarantine of the department, the director shall notify the owner that a violation of this chapter exists. The director may impound or order the impounding of the infected or infested or regulated article in such a manner as may be necessary to prevent the threat of infestation. The notice shall be in writing and sent by certified mail or personal service identifying the impounded article and giving notice that the articles will be treated, returned to the shipper or to a quarantined area, or destroyed in a manner as to prevent infestation. The impounded article shall not be destroyed unless the director determines that (a) no effective treatment can be carried out; and (b) the impounded article cannot be returned to the shipper or shipped back to a quarantine area without threat of infestation to this state; and (c) mere possession by the owner constitutes an emergency.(2) Before taking action to treat, return, or destroy the impounded article, the director shall notify the owner of the owner's right to a hearing before the director under chapter 34.05 RCW. Within ten days after the notice has been given the owner may request a hearing. The request must be in writing.(3) The cost to impound articles along with the cost, if any, to treat, return, or destroy the articles shall be at the owner's expense. The owner is not entitled to compensation for infested or infected articles destroyed by the department under this section.[ 1991 c 257 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 17.24.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.|17.24.100 - Penalties—Second and subsequent offenses.

RCW 17.24.100 Penalties—Second and subsequent offenses.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, every person who violates or fails to comply with any rule or regulation adopted and promulgated by the director of agriculture in accordance with and under the provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.(2) A second and each subsequent violation or failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter or rule or regulation adopted hereunder is a gross misdemeanor.[ 2003 c 53 § 119; 1981 c 296 § 26; 1927 c 292 § 7; RRS § 2786. Prior: 1921 c 105 § 7.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Severability—1981 c 296: See note following RCW 15.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 17.24.101 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.|17.24.101 - Statewide survey and control activity.

RCW 17.24.101 Statewide survey and control activity.If there is reason to believe that a plant or bee pest may adversely impact the forestry, agricultural, horticultural, floricultural, or related industries of the state; or may cause harm to the environment of the state; or such information is needed to facilitate or allow the movement of forestry, agricultural, horticultural, or related products to out-of-state, foreign and domestic markets, the director may conduct, or cause to be conducted, surveys to determine the presence, absence, or distribution of a pest.The director may take such measures as may be required to control or eradicate such pests where such measures are determined to be in the public interest, are technically feasible, and for which funds are appropriated or provided through cooperative agreements.[ 1991 c 257 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 17.24.111 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests|Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.|17.24.111 - Director's cooperation with other agencies.

RCW 17.24.111 Director's cooperation with other agencies.The director may enter into cooperative arrangements with a person, municipality, county, Washington State University or any of its experiment stations, or other agencies of this state, and with boards, officers, and authorities of other states and the United States, including the United States department of agriculture, for the inspection of bees, plants and plant parts and products and the control or eradication of plant pests, bee pests, or noxious weeds and to carry out other provisions of this chapter.[ 1991 c 257 § 15.]