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WA Rev Code § 15.24.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.065 - Plans, programs, and projects—Approval by director.

RCW 15.24.065 Plans, programs, and projects—Approval by director.(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.[ 2004 c 178 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 15.24.073 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.073 - Rule-making proceedings—Exemptions.

RCW 15.24.073 Rule-making proceedings—Exemptions.All rule-making proceedings conducted under this chapter must be in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW except that rule-making proceedings conducted under this chapter are exempt from compliance with RCW 34.05.310, 43.135.055, and the provisions of chapter 19.85 RCW, the regulatory fairness act, when the proposed rule is subject to a referendum.[ 2016 sp.s. c 15 § 5; 2002 c 313 § 125.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
WA Rev Code § 15.24.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.080 - Research, advertising, and educational campaign—Beneficial purposes.

RCW 15.24.080 Research, advertising, and educational campaign—Beneficial purposes.In order to benefit the people of this state, the state's economy and its general tax revenues, the commission shall provide for and conduct a comprehensive and extensive research, advertising, and educational campaign as continuous as the crop, sales, and market conditions reasonably require. It shall investigate and ascertain the needs of growers, conditions of the markets, and extent to which public convenience and necessity require research and advertising to be conducted.[ 2016 sp.s. c 15 § 6; 2002 c 313 § 120; 1961 c 11 § 15.24.080. Prior: 1937 c 195 § 13, part; RRS § 2874-13, part.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
WA Rev Code § 15.24.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.090 - Assessment—Modification process—Referendum.

RCW 15.24.090 Assessment—Modification process—Referendum.(1) There is hereby levied annually upon all fresh apples grown in this state, and all apples packed as Washington apples, including fresh sliced, an assessment of eight and seventy-five one-hundredths cents per one hundred pounds of apples, based on net shipping weight, or reasonable equivalent net product assessment measurement as determined by the commission. All moneys collected under this subsection must be expended to effectuate the purpose and objects of this chapter. The assessment rates established in this subsection may be increased or decreased pursuant to the procedure in subsection (2) of this section.(2) If the commission determines based on information available to it that the revenue from the assessment levied under this chapter is too high or is inadequate to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, then with the oversight of the director the commission shall commence rule making setting forth the needs of the industry, the extent and probable cost of commission activities identified as necessary to address the needs of the industry together with a brief statement justifying each activity, the proposed new assessment rate, and the expected revenue from the proposed assessment. A different rate may be proposed for any specific variety or for fresh apples sliced or cut for raw consumption.(3) Upon receiving the director's approval of the rule making commenced under subsection (2) of this section, and with the oversight of the director, the commission may conduct a referendum to determine whether growers assent to the proposed new assessment rate, or may refer the matter to the director to conduct the referendum on behalf of the commission. An increase in the assessment rate is approved if two-thirds of growers vote in favor and the growers voting in favor represent two-thirds of the apples grown in the two prior crop years, based on net shipping weight. A decrease in the assessment rate is approved if a majority of growers vote in favor and the growers voting in favor represent two-thirds of the apples grown in the two prior crop years, based on the net shipping weight. If approved, the new rate must be adopted in rule in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2016 sp.s. c 15 § 7; 2004 c 178 § 10; 2002 c 313 § 122; 1983 c 95 § 1; 1979 c 20 § 1; 1967 c 240 § 27; 1963 c 145 § 6; 1961 c 11 § 15.24.090. Prior: 1953 c 43 § 1; 1937 c 195 § 13, part; RRS § 2874-13, part.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
WA Rev Code § 15.24.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.100 - Procedure for eliminating assessment.

RCW 15.24.100 Procedure for eliminating assessment.(1) A petition may be filed with the commission to reduce the assessment authorized in RCW 15.24.090 to zero. To be valid, the petition must be signed by at least eight percent of all apple growers eligible to vote in commission referendum elections. The petition shall contain the name of a person designated to represent the petitioners.(2) Upon receipt of a valid petition, the commission shall prepare a document discussing the substance of the petition. A statement in favor of the petition shall be written by the proponents of the petition. A statement opposing the petition may be written by the commission or an opponent. The document and a notice of public hearing shall be sent to apple growers eligible to vote in commission referendum elections at least twenty days prior to the scheduled public hearings. The commission shall hold public hearings in Yakima and Wenatchee on the petition.(3) Following the public hearings, the question of whether to reduce the assessment authorized in RCW 15.24.090 to zero shall be referred to a referendum mail ballot. The commission shall certify to the director a list of apple growers eligible to vote in commission referendum elections. The referendum shall be conducted and supervised by the director using the certified list. Inadvertent failure to notify a grower does not invalidate a referendum.(4) The referendum will be approved if a simple majority of apple growers voting in the referendum election vote in favor of the elimination of the assessment. The director will certify the results of the vote.(5) The referendum vote shall be binding and may not be overturned by action of the commission or director. If the referendum is approved, the commission shall immediately commence activities to wind down its operations. However, the elimination of the assessment shall not be effective until six months from the date the referendum result is certified by the director. If the referendum fails, neither the commission nor the director will take further action on the petition.(6) The commission is responsible for all its own costs and all the director's costs associated with the hearing, notice, and referendum process. A subsequent petition may not be filed any sooner than five years following the certification of the results of any previously held referendum conducted under this section.[ 2018 c 22 § 8; 2016 sp.s. c 15 § 8; 2004 c 178 § 11; 2002 c 313 § 123; 1967 c 240 § 28; 1963 c 145 § 7; 1961 c 11 § 15.24.100. Prior: 1937 c 195 § 9; RRS § 2874-9.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2018 c 22: See note following RCW 1.20.051.Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
WA Rev Code § 15.24.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.110 - Collection of assessments—Rule-making authority—Assessment imposed under RCW 15.26.120.

RCW 15.24.110 Collection of assessments—Rule-making authority—Assessment imposed under RCW 15.26.120.The assessments on fresh apples shall be paid, or provision made therefor satisfactory to the commission, at the time of shipment, and no fresh apples shall be carried, transported, or shipped by any person or by any carrier, railroad, truck, boat, or other conveyance until the assessment has been paid or provision made therefor satisfactory to the commission.The commission shall by rule prescribe the method of collection of the assessment.The commission may also collect assessments imposed under RCW 15.26.120, and in that event, the commission shall establish and be reimbursed by the Washington tree fruit research commission an amount representing a reasonable approximation of the actual costs to the commission of such collection.[ 2016 sp.s. c 15 § 9; 2004 c 178 § 12; 2002 c 313 § 124; 1967 c 240 § 29; 1961 c 11 § 15.24.110. Prior: 1937 c 195 § 12; RRS § 2874-12.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
WA Rev Code § 15.24.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.120 - Records kept by dealers, handlers, processors.

RCW 15.24.120 Records kept by dealers, handlers, processors.Each dealer, handler, and processor shall keep a complete and accurate record of all apples handled, shipped, or processed by him or her. This record shall be in such form and contain such information as the commission may by rule or regulation prescribe, and shall be preserved for a period of two prior crop years, and be subject to inspection at any time upon demand of the commission or its agents.[ 2016 sp.s. c 15 § 10; 2010 c 8 § 6021; 1961 c 11 § 15.24.120. Prior: 1937 c 195 § 10; RRS § 2874-10.]
WA Rev Code § 15.24.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.130 - Returns rendered by dealers, handlers, processors.

RCW 15.24.130 Returns rendered by dealers, handlers, processors.Each 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 furnished by the commission, stating the quantity of apples handled, shipped, or processed by him or her during the period prescribed by the commission. The return shall contain such further information as the commission may require.[ 2010 c 8 § 6022; 1961 c 11 § 15.24.130. Prior: 1937 c 195 § 11; RRS § 2874-11.]
WA Rev Code § 15.24.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.140 - Right to inspect.

RCW 15.24.140 Right to inspect.The commission may inspect the premises and records of any carrier, handler, dealer, or processor for the purpose of enforcing this chapter and the collection of the excise tax.[ 1961 c 11 § 15.24.140. Prior: 1937 c 195 § 19; RRS § 2874-19.]
WA Rev Code § 15.24.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.150 - Treasurer—Bond—Duties—Funds.

RCW 15.24.150 Treasurer—Bond—Duties—Funds.The commission shall appoint a treasurer who shall file with it a fidelity bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, in favor of the commission and the state, in the penal sum of fifty thousand dollars, conditioned upon the faithful performance of his or her duties and strict accounting of all funds of the commission.All money received by the commission, or any other state official from the assessment herein levied, shall be paid to the treasurer, deposited in such banks as the commission may designate, and disbursed by order of the commission. None of the provisions of RCW 43.01.050 shall apply to money collected under this chapter.[ 2010 c 8 § 6023; 1961 c 11 § 15.24.150. Prior: 1937 c 195 § 6; RRS § 2874-6.]
WA Rev Code § 15.24.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.160 - Promotional plans—Purpose—Authority of commission—Limitation on liability.

RCW 15.24.160 Promotional plans—Purpose—Authority of commission—Limitation on liability.To maintain and complement the existing comprehensive regulatory scheme, the commission may employ, designate as agent, act in concert with, and enter into contracts with any person, council, or commission, including but not limited to the director, state agencies such as the Washington state fruit commission and its successors, statewide horticultural associations, organizations or associations engaged in tracking the movement and marketing of horticultural products, and organizations or associations of horticultural growers, for the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the apple industry and particularly for the purpose of assisting in the sale and distribution of apples in domestic or foreign commerce, and expend its funds or such portion thereof 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 apples in domestic or foreign commerce. For such purposes it may employ and pay for legal counsel and contract and pay for other professional services. The liability of the state for the acts of the commission, or upon its contracts, shall be limited solely to the assets of the commission. In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of any statute, including a rule adopted under that statute, 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.[ 2004 c 178 § 13; 2002 c 313 § 126; 1961 c 11 § 15.24.160. Prior: 1947 c 280 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2909-3.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
WA Rev Code § 15.24.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.180 - Enforcement.

RCW 15.24.180 Enforcement.All county and state law enforcement officers and all employees and agents of the department shall enforce this chapter.[ 1961 c 11 § 15.24.180. Prior: 1937 c 195 § 16; RRS § 2874-16.]
WA Rev Code § 15.24.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.190 - Claims enforceable against commission assets—Nonliability of other persons and entities—Exception—Application of chapter 4.92 RCW.

RCW 15.24.190 Claims enforceable against commission assets—Nonliability of other persons and entities—Exception—Application of chapter 4.92 RCW.Obligations incurred by the commission and any other liabilities or claims against the commission shall be enforced only against the assets of the commission, and, except to the extent of such assets, no liability for the debts or actions of the commission exists against either the state of Washington or any subdivision or instrumentality thereof, or against any member, employee, or agent of the commission in his or her individual capacity. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, neither the members of the commission nor its employees may be held individually responsible for errors in judgment, mistakes, or other acts, either of commission or omission, as principal, agent, person, or employee, save for their own individual acts of dishonesty or crime. No such person or employee may be held responsible individually for any act or omission of any other member of the commission. The liability of the members of the commission shall be several and not joint, and no member is liable for the default of any other member. This provision confirms that commissioners have been, and continue to be, state officers or volunteers for purposes of RCW 4.92.075 and are entitled to the defenses, indemnifications, limitations of liability, and other protections and benefits of chapter 4.92 RCW, as provided in that chapter.[ 2004 c 178 § 14; 1987 c 393 § 4; 1961 c 11 § 15.24.190. Prior: 1937 c 195 § 7; RRS § 2874-7.]
WA Rev Code § 15.24.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.200 - Penalties.

RCW 15.24.200 Penalties.(1) Any person who violates or aids in the violation of any provision of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.(2) Any person who violates or aids in the violation of any rule or regulation of the commission is guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 2003 c 53 § 104; 1961 c 11 § 15.24.200. Prior: 1937 c 195 § 14; RRS § 2874-14.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 15.24.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.210 - Prosecutions.

RCW 15.24.210 Prosecutions.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.[ 2010 c 8 § 6024; 1961 c 11 § 15.24.210. Prior: 1937 c 195 § 15; RRS § 2874-15.]
WA Rev Code § 15.24.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.215 - Funding staff support—Rules.

RCW 15.24.215 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 § 72.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
WA Rev Code § 15.24.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.24 - Washington Apple Commission.|15.24.910 - Liberal construction.

RCW 15.24.910 Liberal construction.This chapter shall be liberally construed.[ 1961 c 11 § 15.24.910. Prior: 1937 c 195 § 17; RRS § 2874-17.]
WA Rev Code § 15.26.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.26 - Tree Fruit Research Act.|15.26.010 - Short title.

RCW 15.26.010 Short title.This chapter shall be known and cited as the "tree fruit research act."[ 1969 c 129 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 15.26.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.26 - Tree Fruit Research Act.|15.26.020 - Purpose.

RCW 15.26.020 Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is for the creation of a commission which shall promote and carry on research and administer specific industry service programs, including but not limited to sanitation programs, which will or may benefit the planting, production, harvesting, handling, processing or shipment of tree fruit of this state, which shall collect assessments on tree fruit in this state and which shall coordinate its research efforts with those of other state, federal, or private agencies doing similar research.[ 1983 c 281 § 1; 1969 c 129 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 15.26.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.26 - Tree Fruit Research Act.|15.26.030 - Definitions.

RCW 15.26.030 Definitions.As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context:(1) "Department" means the department of agriculture of the state of Washington.(2) "Director" means the director of the department of agriculture or his or her duly authorized representative.(3) "Person" means any natural persons, firm, partnership, exchange, association, trustee, receiver, corporation, and any member, officer, or employee thereof or assignee for the benefit of creditors.(4) "Producer" means any person who owns or is engaged in the business of commercially producing tree fruit or has orchard plantings intended for commercial tree fruit production.(5) "Sanitation program" means a program designed to eliminate pests and/or plants or trees which serve as hosts to pests or diseases of tree fruits.[ 2010 c 8 § 6025; 1983 c 281 § 2; 1969 c 129 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 15.26.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.26 - Tree Fruit Research Act.|15.26.040 - Tree fruit research commission created—Membership.

RCW 15.26.040 Tree fruit research commission created—Membership.There is hereby created the Washington tree fruit research commission, to be thus known and designated. The commission shall be composed of nine members. Three members to be appointed by the Washington state fruit commission, five members to be appointed by the Washington apple commission, and one member representing the winter pear industry to be appointed by the director. The director or his or her duly authorized representative shall be ex officio member with a vote, to represent all assessed commodities. The appointed members of the commission shall serve at the will of their respective appointers even though appointed for specific terms as set forth in RCW 15.26.070.[ 2010 c 8 § 6026; 1969 c 129 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 15.26.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.26 - Tree Fruit Research Act.|15.26.050 - Qualifications of members.

RCW 15.26.050 Qualifications of members.Nine members of the commission shall be producers who are citizens and residents of this state. Each producer member shall be over the age of twenty-five years and have been actively engaged in growing tree fruits in this state and deriving a substantial portion of his or her income therefrom, or having a substantial amount of orchard acreage devoted to tree fruit production or as an owner, lessee, partner or an employee or officer of a firm engaged in the production of tree fruit whose responsibility to such firm shall be primarily in the production of tree fruit. Such employee or officer of such firm shall be actually engaged in such duties relating to the production of tree fruit with such firm or any other such firm for a period of at least five years. The qualifications of the members of the commission set forth in this section shall continue during their term of office.[ 2010 c 8 § 6027; 1969 c 129 § 5.]