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WA Rev Code § 15.115.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.115 - Washington Grain Commission.|15.115.220 - Copies of proceedings, records, and acts of the commission admissible in court as prima facie evidence of the truth of the statements contained therein.

RCW 15.115.220 Copies of proceedings, records, and acts of the commission admissible in court as prima facie evidence of the truth of the statements contained therein.Copies of the proceedings, records, and acts of the commission, when certified by the chair, are admissible in any court as prima facie evidence of the truth of the statements contained therein.[ 2009 c 33 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 15.115.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.115 - Washington Grain Commission.|15.115.230 - Application of RCW 42.56.380—Use of commercial information and records.

RCW 15.115.230 Application of RCW 42.56.380—Use of commercial information and records.(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 this chapter.(3) This section 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.[ 2009 c 33 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 15.115.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.115 - Washington Grain Commission.|15.115.240 - Commission shall reimburse department for certain costs—Funding of staff support.

RCW 15.115.240 Commission shall reimburse department for certain costs—Funding of staff support.(1) The commission shall reimburse the department for all costs incurred by the department for actions necessary to carry out this chapter, including the adoption of rules, facilitating or conducting nominations or advisory votes, and the review and approval required under RCW 15.115.150.(2) The director may provide by rule for a method to fund staff support for all commodity boards or commissions in accordance with RCW 43.23.033 if a position is not directly funded by the legislature and costs are related to the specific activity undertaken on behalf of an individual commodity board or commission. The commission shall provide funds to the department according to the rules adopted by the director.[ 2009 c 33 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 15.115.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.115 - Washington Grain Commission.|15.115.250 - Preparation of lists of producers and handlers of wheat and barley.

RCW 15.115.250 Preparation of lists of producers and handlers of wheat and barley.(1) The commission shall prepare a list of all producers of wheat and a list of all producers of barley, which must include for each producer his or her name and address and the amount, by unit, of wheat or barley produced during the past three years.(2) The commission shall prepare a list of all persons who handle wheat and all persons who handle barley, which must include for each handler his or her name and address and the amount, by unit, of wheat or barley handled during the past three years.(3) It is the responsibility of each producer or handler to ensure that his or her correct address is filed with the commodity commission and to submit production data and handling data to the commission as prescribed in this chapter.(4) Any qualified person may, at any time, have his or her name placed upon any list for which he or she qualifies by delivering or mailing the information to the commission. The lists must be corrected and brought up-to-date in accordance with evidence and information provided to the commission.(5) For all purposes of giving notice, conducting advisory votes, and holding referenda, the applicable list corrected up to the day preceding the date the list is certified by the commission is the list of all affected producers entitled to notice or to vote. Inadvertent failure to notify an affected producer does not invalidate a proceeding conducted under this chapter.(6) At the director's request when conducting a referendum for the commission, the commission shall provide the director a certified list of affected producers from the commission records. The list must include all information required by the director to conduct a referendum under this chapter, must be used to determine assent as provided in this chapter, and must be kept in the rule-making file by the director.[ 2009 c 33 § 26.]
WA Rev Code § 15.115.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.115 - Washington Grain Commission.|15.115.270 - Collection of assessment—Failure to pay assessment—Civil action—Venue.

RCW 15.115.270 Collection of assessment—Failure to pay assessment—Civil action—Venue.(1) The collection of the assessment made and levied by the commission must be paid by the producer upon all commercial quantities of wheat and all commercial quantities of barley sold, processed, stored, or delivered for sale, processing, or storage by the producer. However, an assessment may not be levied or collected on wheat or barley grown and used by the producer for feed, seed, or personal consumption.(2) Handlers including warehouse operators, processors, and feedlots receiving wheat or barley in commercial quantities from producers shall collect the assessment made and levied by the commission from each producer whose production they handle and remit the assessment to the commission on a monthly basis. Affected units of wheat or barley must not be transported, carried, shipped, sold, stored, or otherwise handled or disposed of until every due and payable assessment under this chapter has been paid and the receipt issued, but liability under this chapter does not attach to common carriers in the regular course of their business.(3) Any due and payable assessment levied under this chapter constitutes a personal debt of every person so assessed or who otherwise owes the assessment, and the assessment is due and payable to the commission on a monthly basis. In the event any person fails to pay the full amount of such an assessment, the commission may add to the unpaid assessment an amount not exceeding ten percent of the unpaid assessment to defray the cost of enforcing the collecting of the unpaid assessment. In the event of failure of the person or persons to pay any due and payable assessment, the commission may bring a civil action against the person or persons in a state court of competent jurisdiction for the collection thereof, together with the additional ten percent, and the action must be tried and judgment rendered as in any other cause of action for debt due and payable. Venue for an action against a person owing a due and payable assessment to the commission is in Spokane county or a county in which the person produces or handles wheat or barley.[ 2011 c 336 § 417; 2009 c 33 § 28.]
WA Rev Code § 15.115.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.115 - Washington Grain Commission.|15.115.280 - Use of moneys received by the commission under this chapter.

RCW 15.115.280 Use of moneys received by the commission under this chapter.(1) All moneys collected or otherwise received by the commission under this chapter must be used solely by and for the commission and may not be used for any other commission or the department, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. These moneys must be deposited in accounts in the name of the commission in any bank which is a state depository. All expenses and disbursements incurred and made under this chapter must be paid from moneys collected and received under this chapter without the necessity of a specific legislative appropriation, and all moneys deposited for the account of any order must be paid from the account by check or voucher in the form and in the manner and upon the signature of the person as may be prescribed by the commission. RCW 43.01.050 is not applicable to such an account or any moneys so received, collected, or expended.(2) The commission shall ensure that the expenditure of assessments collected from wheat producers and moneys transferred from the wheat commission under RCW 15.115.130(2) are used for purposes related to the wheat industry and that the expenditure of assessments collected from barley producers and moneys transferred from the barley commission under RCW 15.115.130(2) are used for purposes related to the barley industry. However, this section does not prevent assessments from wheat, assessments from barley, and moneys transferred from the wheat commission or barley commission under RCW 15.115.130(2) to be combined or used together for activities, projects, and other endeavors that benefit both the wheat and barley industries.[ 2009 c 33 § 29.]
WA Rev Code § 15.115.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.115 - Washington Grain Commission.|15.115.290 - Investment of funds of the commission.

RCW 15.115.290 Investment of funds of the commission.(1) Any funds of the commission may be invested in savings or time deposits in banks, trust companies, and mutual savings banks that are doing business in the United States, up to the amount of insurance afforded those accounts by the federal deposit insurance corporation.(2) This section applies to all funds which may be lawfully so invested, which in the judgment of the commission are not required for immediate expenditure. The authority granted by this section is not exclusive and is cumulative and in addition to other authority provided by law for the investment of the funds including, but not limited to, authority granted under chapters 39.58, 39.59, and 43.84 RCW.[ 2009 c 33 § 30.]
WA Rev Code § 15.115.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.115 - Washington Grain Commission.|15.115.300 - Proof of eligibility to vote or hold a position on the commission—Records—Inspection by commission—Confidentiality of information—Limitation of section.

RCW 15.115.300 Proof of eligibility to vote or hold a position on the commission—Records—Inspection by commission—Confidentiality of information—Limitation of section.(1) To prove eligibility to vote or hold a position on the commission, each producer must show records of sales of commercial quantities of wheat or barley sold within the past three years if requested by the commission.(2) Each handler shall keep a complete and accurate record of all wheat and barley handled.(3) Handlers' records must be in the form and contain the information as the commission may by rule prescribe, must be preserved for a period of three years, and are subject to inspection at any time upon demand of the commission or its agents.(4) The commission through its agents may enter and inspect the premises and records of any handler of wheat or barley for the purpose of enforcing this chapter. The commission has the authority to issue subpoenas for the production of books, records, documents, and other writings of any kind from any handler and from any person having, either directly or indirectly, actual or legal control of or over the premises, books, records, documents, or other writings, for the purpose of enforcing this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.(5) All information furnished to or acquired by the commission or by an agent of the commission under this section must be kept confidential by all officers, employees, and agents of the commission, except as may be necessary in a suit or other legal proceeding brought by, on behalf of, or against the commission or its employees or agents involving the enforcement of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.(6) This section does not prohibit:(a) The issuance of general statements based upon the reports of a number of persons subject to this chapter, which statements do not identify the information furnished by any person; or(b) The publication by the commission or the director of the name of any person violating this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, together with a statement of the particular provisions and the manner of the violation.[ 2009 c 33 § 31.]
WA Rev Code § 15.115.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.115 - Washington Grain Commission.|15.115.310 - Penalties—Injunctions—Referring a violation to the county prosecutor—Jurisdiction.

RCW 15.115.310 Penalties—Injunctions—Referring a violation to the county prosecutor—Jurisdiction.(1) It is a misdemeanor for any person willfully to:(a) Violate or aid in the violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter;(b) Submit a false or fraudulent report, statement, or record required by the director or the commission under this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter; or(c) Fail or refuse to submit a report, statement, or record required by the director or the commission under this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.(2) In the event of a violation or threatened violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the director or the commission is entitled to an injunction in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent further violation and to a decree of specific performance, and to a temporary restraining order and injunction pending litigation.(3) In the event of a violation or threatened violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the director, the commission, or any affected producer on joining the commission may refer the violation to the prosecutor 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.(4) The superior courts are hereby vested with jurisdiction to enforce this chapter and the rules of the commission issued under this chapter, and to prevent and restrain violations of this chapter.[ 2009 c 33 § 32.]
WA Rev Code § 15.125.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.125 - Marijuana and Marijuana Products.|15.125.010 - Definitions.

RCW 15.125.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Board" means the state liquor and cannabis board.(2) "Licensee facilities" means any premises regulated by the board for producing, processing, or retailing marijuana or marijuana products.(3) "Marijuana" has the meaning provided in RCW 69.50.101.(4) "Marijuana processor" has the meaning provided in RCW 69.50.101.(5) "Marijuana producer" has the meaning provided in RCW 69.50.101.(6) "Marijuana products" has the meaning provided in RCW 69.50.101.(7) "Marijuana retailer" has the meaning provided in RCW 69.50.101.(8) "Person" means any natural person, firm, partnership, association, private or public corporation, governmental entity, or other business entity.[ 2017 c 317 § 18.]NOTES:Findings—Application—2017 c 317: See notes following RCW 69.50.325.
WA Rev Code § 15.125.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.125 - Marijuana and Marijuana Products.|15.125.020 - Rule-making authority.

RCW 15.125.020 Rule-making authority.(1) The department may adopt rules establishing:(a) Standards for marijuana and marijuana products produced and processed in a manner consistent with, to the extent practicable, 7 C.F.R. Part 205;(b) A self-sustaining program for certifying marijuana producers and marijuana processors as meeting the standards established under (a) of this subsection; and(c) Other rules as necessary for administration of this chapter.(2) To the extent practicable, the program must be consistent with the program established by the director under chapter 15.86 RCW.(3) The rules must include a fee schedule that will provide for the recovery of the full cost of the program including, but not limited to, application processing, inspections, sampling and testing, notifications, public awareness programs, and enforcement.[ 2017 c 317 § 19.]NOTES:Findings—Application—2017 c 317: See notes following RCW 69.50.325.
WA Rev Code § 15.125.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.125 - Marijuana and Marijuana Products.|15.125.030 - Marijuana and marijuana products—Production and processing.

RCW 15.125.030 Marijuana and marijuana products—Production and processing.(1) No marijuana or marijuana product may be labeled, sold, or represented as produced or processed under the standards established under this chapter unless produced or processed by a person certified by the department under the program established under this chapter.(2) No person may represent, sell, or offer for sale any marijuana or marijuana products as produced or processed under standards adopted under this chapter if the person knows, or has reason to know, that the marijuana or marijuana product has not been produced or processed in conformance with the standards established under this chapter.(3) No person may represent, sell, or offer for sale any marijuana or marijuana products as "organic products" as that term has meaning under chapter 15.86 RCW.[ 2017 c 317 § 20.]NOTES:Findings—Application—2017 c 317: See notes following RCW 69.50.325.
WA Rev Code § 15.125.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.125 - Marijuana and Marijuana Products.|15.125.040 - Licensee facilities—Department may inspect—Certification—Fines—Enforcement actions.

RCW 15.125.040 Licensee facilities—Department may inspect—Certification—Fines—Enforcement actions.(1) The department may inspect licensee facilities to verify compliance with this chapter and rules adopted under it.(2) The department may deny, suspend, or revoke a certification provided for in this chapter if the department determines that an applicant or certified person has violated this chapter or rules adopted under it.(3) The department may impose on and collect from any person who has violated this chapter or rules adopted under it a civil fine not exceeding the total of:(a) The state's estimated costs of investigating and taking appropriate administrative and enforcement actions for the violation; and(b) One thousand dollars.(4) The board may take enforcement actions against a marijuana producer, marijuana processor, or marijuana retailer license issued by the board, including suspension or revocation of the license, when a licensee continues to violate this chapter after revocation of its certification or, if uncertified, receiving written notice from the department of certification requirements.(5) The provisions of this chapter are cumulative and nonexclusive and do not affect any other remedy at law.[ 2017 c 317 § 21.]NOTES:Findings—Application—2017 c 317: See notes following RCW 69.50.325.
WA Rev Code § 15.125.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.125 - Marijuana and Marijuana Products.|15.125.050 - Marijuana producer, processor, and retailer information—Exemption from public inspection and copying.

RCW 15.125.050 Marijuana producer, processor, and retailer information—Exemption from public inspection and copying.Information about marijuana producers, marijuana processors, and marijuana retailers otherwise exempt from public inspection and copying under chapter 42.56 RCW is also exempt from public inspection and copying if submitted to or used by the department.[ 2017 c 317 § 22.]NOTES:Findings—Application—2017 c 317: See notes following RCW 69.50.325.
WA Rev Code § 15.125.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.125 - Marijuana and Marijuana Products.|15.125.060 - Deposit of fees into account within agricultural local fund—Revenue from fees—Appropriation not required for disbursement.

RCW 15.125.060 Deposit of fees into account within agricultural local fund—Revenue from fees—Appropriation not required for disbursement.All fees collected under this chapter must be deposited in an account within the agricultural local fund. The revenue from the fees must be used solely for carrying out the provisions of this chapter, and no appropriation is required for disbursement from the fund.[ 2017 c 317 § 23.]NOTES:Findings—Application—2017 c 317: See notes following RCW 69.50.325.
WA Rev Code § 15.130.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.130 - Food Safety and Security Act.|15.130.010 - Intent.

RCW 15.130.010 Intent.The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public from adulteration, misbranding, and false advertisement of food in intrastate commerce. The intent is to promote uniformity with federal law, governmental transparency, and regulatory fairness.[ 2018 c 236 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 15.130.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.130 - Food Safety and Security Act.|15.130.100 - Federal law reference.

RCW 15.130.100 Federal law reference.(1) All references to a federal statute in this chapter mean the statute and its implementing regulations existing on June 7, 2018, or the date of such subsequent version as the department may adopt by rule.(2) Where the referenced federal statute refers to the "secretary," the meaning for the purpose of this chapter is "secretary" or "director."(3) A reference to a federal statute excludes any matters in the federal statute that are inapplicable to state jurisdiction.[ 2018 c 236 § 101.]
WA Rev Code § 15.130.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.130 - Food Safety and Security Act.|15.130.120 - Department's general powers.

RCW 15.130.120 Department's general powers.(1) The department must do all acts and things necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter.(2) The department must adopt rules as necessary to implement the purpose and provisions of this chapter.(a) To the extent feasible, the rules must promote uniformity with the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act, as amended, 21 U.S.C. Sec. 301 et seq., and regulations adopted under it.(b) To promote such uniformity, the department may conduct expedited rule making under chapter 34.05 RCW to adopt a subsequent version of a federal statute or regulation referenced in this chapter and adopt amendments to federal regulations that the department has previously adopted as rule.(3) In accordance with subsection (2) of this section, the department may establish by rule:(a) Standards for food including, but not limited to, identity, quality, and fill;(b) Tolerance standards for any substance, including pesticides, color additives, and food additives used in or on food, but potentially harmful to humans or animals; and(c) Uniform standards for pull date labeling and storage conditions for perishable packaged foods.(4) The department must investigate violations or possible violations of this chapter or the rules adopted under it.(5) The department may cooperate with and enter into agreements with other state, federal, or local governmental agencies in carrying out the purpose and provisions of this chapter.(6) The department may notify the public about food safety issues and enforcement actions under this chapter.(7) Rules that the department adopted under the authority of chapter 69.04 RCW remain effective until June 30, 2022, or until the department repeals or amends the rules, whichever is first.[ 2018 c 236 § 103.]