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WA Rev Code § 15.35.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.35 - Washington State Milk Pooling Act.|15.35.250 - Marketing assessment on producers—Additional assessment for milk testing—Penalty—Court action.

RCW 15.35.250 Marketing assessment on producers—Additional assessment for milk testing—Penalty—Court action.(1) There is hereby levied upon all milk sold or received in any marketing area subject to a marketing plan established under the provisions of this chapter an assessment, not to exceed five cents per one hundred pounds of all such milk, to be paid by the producer of such milk. Such assessment shall be collected by the first milk dealer who receives or handles such milk from any producer or his or her agent subject to such marketing plan and shall be paid to the director for deposit into the agricultural local fund.The amount to be assessed and paid to the director under any marketing plan shall be determined by the director within the limits prescribed by this subsection and shall be determined according to the necessities required to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter under any such marketing plan.(2) In the event a producer's milk dealer does not provide milk testing in a state-certified laboratory, the director may levy an additional assessment on all such milk, not to exceed three cents per one hundred pounds of milk, to be paid by the producer of such milk. Such assessment shall be collected by the first milk dealer who receives or handles such milk from any producer or the producer's agent subject to the marketing plan and shall be paid to the director for deposit into the agricultural local fund. Moneys from such assessments shall be used to provide testing of the milk in a state-certified laboratory.The amount to be assessed and paid to the director under this subsection shall be determined by the director within the limits prescribed by this subsection.(3) Upon the failure of any dealer to withhold out of amounts due to or to become due to a producer at the time a dealer is notified by the director of the amounts to be withheld and upon failure of such dealer to pay such amounts, the director subject to the provisions of RCW 15.35.260, may revoke the license of the dealer required by RCW 15.35.230. The director may commence an action against the dealer in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which the dealer resides or has his principal place of business to collect such amounts. If it is determined upon such action that the dealer has wrongfully refused to pay the amounts the dealer shall be required to pay, in addition to such amounts, all the costs and disbursements of the action, to the director as determined by the court. If the director's contention in such action is not sustained, the director shall pay to the dealer all costs and disbursements of the action as determined by the court.[ 1993 c 345 § 11; 1991 c 239 § 15; 1971 ex.s. c 230 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 15.35.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.35 - Washington State Milk Pooling Act.|15.35.260 - Records and reports of licensees for assessment purposes.

RCW 15.35.260 Records and reports of licensees for assessment purposes.Each licensee, in addition to other records required under the provisions of this chapter, shall keep such records and make such reports as the director may require for the purpose of computing payments of assessments by such licensee.[ 1971 ex.s. c 230 § 26.]
WA Rev Code § 15.35.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.35 - Washington State Milk Pooling Act.|15.35.270 - Assessment due date.

RCW 15.35.270 Assessment due date.All assessments on milk subject to the provisions of this chapter and a marketing order shall be paid to the director on or before the twentieth day of the succeeding month for the milk which was received or handled in the previous month.[ 1971 ex.s. c 230 § 27.]
WA Rev Code § 15.35.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.35 - Washington State Milk Pooling Act.|15.35.280 - Separate account for each marketing plan—Deductions for departmental costs.

RCW 15.35.280 Separate account for each marketing plan—Deductions for departmental costs.The director shall establish a separate account for each marketing plan established under the provisions of this chapter, and all license fees and assessments collected under any such marketing plan shall be deposited in its separate account to be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of such marketing plan: PROVIDED, That the director may deduct from each such account the necessary costs incurred by the department. Such costs shall be prorated among the several marketing plans if more than one is in existence under the provisions of this chapter.[ 1971 ex.s. c 230 § 28.]
WA Rev Code § 15.35.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.35 - Washington State Milk Pooling Act.|15.35.290 - Court actions to implement.

RCW 15.35.290 Court actions to implement.In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the director in the name of the state shall have the right to sue in any court of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of any moneys due it from any persons subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall also have the right to institute suits in equity for injunctive relief and for purpose of enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.[ 1971 ex.s. c 230 § 29.]
WA Rev Code § 15.35.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.35 - Washington State Milk Pooling Act.|15.35.300 - General penalty—Misdemeanor—Exception.

RCW 15.35.300 General penalty—Misdemeanor—Exception.Any violation of this chapter and/or rules and regulations adopted thereunder shall constitute a misdemeanor: PROVIDED, That this section shall not apply to retail purchasers who purchase milk for domestic consumption.[ 1971 ex.s. c 230 § 30.]
WA Rev Code § 15.36.002 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.002 - Intent.

RCW 15.36.002 Intent.This chapter is intended to enact state legislation that safeguards the public health and promotes public welfare by: (1) Protecting the consuming public from milk or milk products that are: (a) Unsafe; (b) produced under unsanitary conditions; (c) do not meet bacterial standards under the PMO; or (d) below the quality standards under Title 21 C.F.R. or administrative rules and orders adopted under this chapter; and (2) requiring licensing of all aspects of the dairy production and processing industry.[ 1994 c 143 § 101.]
WA Rev Code § 15.36.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.021 - Milk and milk products—Rule-making authority—Grade A pasteurized and raw milk—Grade C milk and milk products.

RCW 15.36.021 Milk and milk products—Rule-making authority—Grade A pasteurized and raw milk—Grade C milk and milk products.The director of agriculture is authorized to:(1) Adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of chapter 15.36 RCW, which includes rules governing the farm storage tank and bulk milk tanker requirements, however the rules may not restrict the display or promotion of products covered under this section.(2) By rule, establish, amend, or both, definitions and standards for milk and milk products. Such definitions and standards established by the director shall conform, insofar as practicable, with the definitions and standards for milk and milk products adopted by the federal food and drug administration.(3) By rule, adopt the PMO, DMO, and supplemental documents by reference to establish requirements for grade A pasteurized and grade A raw milk.(4) Adopt rules establishing standards for grade A pasteurized and grade A raw milk that are more stringent than the PMO based upon current industry or public health information for the enforcement of this chapter whenever he or she determines that any such rules are necessary to carry out the purposes of this section and RCW 15.36.481.(5) By rule, certify an officially designated laboratory to analyze milk for standard of quality, adulteration, contamination, and unwholesomeness.(6) Adopt rules setting standards and requirements for the production of grade C milk and milk products.[ 1999 c 291 § 2; 1996 c 188 § 3; 1994 c 143 § 103; 1989 c 354 § 13; 1969 ex.s. c 102 § 1. Formerly RCW 15.36.011.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.Repealed definitions constitute rules: "The definitions constituting section 15.36.010, chapter 11, Laws of 1961 and RCW 15.36.010 as hereinafter in section 7 of this 1969 amendatory act repealed are hereby constituted and declared to be operative and to remain in force as the rules of the department of agriculture until such time as amended, modified, or revoked by the director of agriculture." [ 1969 ex.s. c 102 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 15.36.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.025 - Application of chapter 34.05 RCW.

RCW 15.36.025 Application of chapter 34.05 RCW.Chapter 34.05 RCW governs the rights, remedies, and procedures respecting the administration of this chapter, including rule making, assessment of civil penalties, emergency actions, and license suspension, revocation, or denial.[ 1999 c 291 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 15.36.041 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.041 - Milk producer's license.

RCW 15.36.041 Milk producer's license.Every milk producer must obtain a milk producer's license to operate as a milk producer as defined in this chapter. A milk producer's license is not transferable with respect to persons or locations or both. The license, issued by the director upon approval of an application for the license and compliance with the provisions of this chapter, shall contain the license number, name, residence, and place of business, if any, of the licensee.[ 1994 c 143 § 202.]
WA Rev Code § 15.36.071 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.071 - Milk hauler's license—Endorsements.

RCW 15.36.071 Milk hauler's license—Endorsements.A milk hauler must obtain a milk hauler's license to conduct the operation under this chapter. A milk hauler's license is not transferable with respect to persons or locations or both. The license, issued by the director upon approval of an application for the license and compliance with the provisions of this chapter, shall contain the license number, name, residence, and place of business, if any, of the licensee. A milk hauler's license shall also contain endorsements for individual milk transport vehicles. The license plate number and registration number for each milk transport vehicle shall be listed on the endorsement.[ 1995 c 374 § 2; 1994 c 143 § 205.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 374 §§ 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
WA Rev Code § 15.36.081 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.081 - Dairy technician's license—Application—Renewal—Fees.

RCW 15.36.081 Dairy technician's license—Application—Renewal—Fees.(1) A dairy technician must obtain a dairy technician's license to conduct operations under this chapter. Such license shall be limited to those functions which the licensee has been found qualified to perform. Before issuing the license the director shall assess the applicant's qualifications and may test the applicant for the functions for which application has been made.(2) Application for a license as a dairy technician shall be made upon forms provided by the director, and shall be filed with the department. The director may issue a temporary license to the applicant for such period as may be prescribed and stated in the license, not to exceed sixty days, but the license may not be renewed to extend the period beyond sixty days.(3) The initial application and renewal for a dairy technician's license must be accompanied by a license fee of twenty-five dollars beginning July 1, 2015. All dairy technicians' licenses shall expire on December 31st of odd-numbered years.(4) The initial application for any endorsement beyond a dairy technician's license must be accompanied by an endorsement fee of twenty-five dollars beginning July 1, 2015.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 27 § 3; 1999 c 291 § 5; 1994 c 143 § 206; 1963 c 58 § 6; 1961 c 11 § 15.32.580. Prior: 1943 c 90 § 4; 1927 c 192 § 8; 1923 c 27 § 7; 1919 c 192 § 26; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6189. Formerly RCW 15.32.580.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2015 3rd sp.s. c 27: See note following RCW 15.36.051.
WA Rev Code § 15.36.091 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.091 - Dairy technician's license—Records—Inspection of.

RCW 15.36.091 Dairy technician's license—Records—Inspection of.Licensed dairy technicians shall personally take all samples, conduct all tests, and determine all weights and grades of milk and milk products bought, sold, or delivered upon the basis of weight or grade or on the basis of the milk fat, nonfat milk solids, or other components contained therein. Each licensee shall keep a copy of every original report of each test, weight, or grade made by him or her for a period of two months after making the report. No unfair, fraudulent, or manipulated sample shall be taken or delivered for analysis.[ 1994 c 143 § 207; 1963 c 58 § 9; 1961 c 11 § 15.32.590. Prior: 1927 c 192 § 7, part; 1923 c 27 § 6, part; 1919 c 192 § 25, part; RRS § 6188, part. Formerly RCW 15.32.590.]
WA Rev Code § 15.36.101 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.101 - Milk wash station license.

RCW 15.36.101 Milk wash station license.A wash station operator must obtain a milk wash station license to conduct the operation under this chapter for all wash stations separate from a milk processing plant. A milk wash station license is not transferable with respect to persons or locations or both. The license, issued by the director upon approval of an application for such license and compliance with the provisions of this chapter, shall contain the license number, name, residence, and place of business, if any, of the licensee.[ 1994 c 143 § 208.]
WA Rev Code § 15.36.131 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.131 - Sale of out-of-state grade A milk and milk products.

RCW 15.36.131 Sale of out-of-state grade A milk and milk products.Grade A milk and milk products from outside the state may not be sold in the state of Washington unless produced and/or pasteurized under provisions equivalent to the requirements of this chapter and the PMO: PROVIDED, That the director shall satisfy himself or herself that the authority having jurisdiction over the production and processing is properly enforcing such provisions.[ 1994 c 143 § 211; 1961 c 11 § 15.36.500. Prior: 1949 c 168 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6266-39. Formerly RCW 15.36.500.]
WA Rev Code § 15.36.141 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.141 - Grading of milk and milk products.

RCW 15.36.141 Grading of milk and milk products.Grades of milk and milk products as defined in this chapter shall be based on the respectively applicable standards contained in this chapter, with the grading of milk products being identical with the grading of milk, except that bacterial standards are omitted in the case of cultured milk products. Vitamin D milk shall be only of grade A, certified pasteurized, or certified raw quality. The grade of a milk product shall be that of the lowest grade milk or milk product used in its preparation.[ 1994 c 143 § 510; 1984 c 226 § 3; 1981 c 297 § 2; 1961 c 11 § 15.36.120. Prior: 1955 c 238 § 12; prior: 1949 c 168 § 7, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6266-36, part. Formerly RCW 15.36.120.]NOTES:Severability—1981 c 297: See note following RCW 15.36.201.
WA Rev Code § 15.36.151 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.151 - Unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or deliver certain products—Diseased animals—Colostrum—Exceptions.

RCW 15.36.151 Unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or deliver certain products—Diseased animals—Colostrum—Exceptions.It is unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or deliver:(1) Milk or products produced from milk from cows, goats, or other mammals affected with disease or of which the owner thereof has refused official examination and tests for disease; or(2) Colostrum milk for consumption by humans, except that this prohibition regarding colostrum milk does not apply to:(a) Colostrum milk made or to be made available to persons having multiple sclerosis, or other persons acting on their behalf, who, at the time of the initial sale, present a form, signed by a licensed physician, certifying that the intended user has multiple sclerosis and that the user releases the provider of the milk from liability resulting from the consumption of the milk; or(b) Colostrum milk processed or to be processed by a licensed food processing facility or a milk processing plant as a nutritional supplement in accordance with the federal dietary supplement health and education act. Colostrum milk used for this purpose must be pasteurized or otherwise subjected to a heat process or other treatment sufficient to kill harmful organisms.Colostrum milk described in subsection (2)(a) or (b) of this section is exempt from the prohibition provided by subsection (2) of this section if it comes from a licensed producer. Such colostrum milk is also exempt from meeting the standards for grade A raw milk required by this chapter.[ 2000 c 97 § 1; 1999 c 291 § 7; 1994 c 143 § 303; 1981 c 321 § 1; 1961 c 11 § 15.32.160. Prior: 1929 c 213 § 9; 1919 c 192 § 49; RRS § 6211. Formerly RCW 15.32.160.]
WA Rev Code § 15.36.161 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.161 - Cows, goats, and other mammals—Animal health requirements.

RCW 15.36.161 Cows, goats, and other mammals—Animal health requirements.(1) All milking cows, goats, and other mammals must meet the animal health requirements established by the state veterinarian under the authority of chapter 16.36 RCW.(2) Milk or milk products from cows, goats, and other mammals intended for consumption in the raw state must be from a herd which is tested negative within the previous twelve months for brucellosis, tuberculosis, and any other disease the director may designate by rule. Additions to the herd must be tested negative for the diseases within the previous thirty days before introduction into the herd. The state veterinarian shall direct all testing procedures in accordance with state and national standards for animal disease eradication.(3) Cows, goats, and other mammals showing chronic mastitis, whether producing abnormal milk or not, shall be permanently excluded from the milking herd. Cows, goats, and other mammals producing bloody, stringy, or otherwise abnormal milk, but with only slight inflammation of the udder shall be excluded from the herd until reexamination shows that the milk has become normal.[ 1999 c 291 § 8; 1982 c 131 § 2; 1961 c 11 § 15.36.150. Prior: 1955 c 238 § 15; prior: 1949 c 168 § 7, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6266-36, part. Formerly RCW 15.36.150.]
WA Rev Code § 15.36.171 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.171 - Grades of milk and milk products that may be sold.

RCW 15.36.171 Grades of milk and milk products that may be sold.The director may revoke the license of any milk processing plant or producer whose product fails to qualify as grade A pasteurized or grade A raw, or in lieu thereof may degrade the product to grade C and permit its sale as other than fluid milk or grade A milk products during a period not exceeding thirty days. In the event of an emergency, the director may permit the sale of grade C milk for more than thirty days.[ 1999 c 291 § 9; 1995 c 374 § 3; 1994 c 143 § 301; 1989 c 354 § 22; 1961 c 11 § 15.36.470. Prior: 1949 c 168 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6266-37. Formerly RCW 15.36.470.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 374 §§ 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.Severability—1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
WA Rev Code § 15.36.181 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.181 - Sale of adulterated or misbranded milk or milk products prohibited—Possession restricted.

RCW 15.36.181 Sale of adulterated or misbranded milk or milk products prohibited—Possession restricted.No person shall produce, sell, offer, or expose for sale, or have in possession with intent to sell, any milk or milk product which is adulterated or misbranded. It is unlawful for any person, elsewhere than in a private home, to have in possession any adulterated or misbranded milk or milk products.Adulterated or misbranded milk or milk products may be impounded and disposed of by the director.[ 1999 c 291 § 10; 1994 c 143 § 302; 1961 c 11 § 15.36.070. Prior: 1949 c 168 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6266-31. Formerly RCW 15.36.070.]
WA Rev Code § 15.36.191 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.36 - Milk and Milk Products.|15.36.191 - Milk or milk product analysis—Report of violative results.

RCW 15.36.191 Milk or milk product analysis—Report of violative results.After obtaining a sample of milk or milk product for analysis, the department shall, within ten days of obtaining the result of the analysis, send any violative results to the person from whom the sample was taken or to the person responsible for the condition of the milk.[ 1999 c 291 § 11; 1994 c 143 § 304; 1989 c 354 § 11; 1961 c 11 § 15.32.530. Prior: 1907 c 234 § 12; RRS § 6278. Formerly RCW 15.32.530.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.