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WA Rev Code § 15.49.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.49 - Seeds.|15.49.370 - Department's enforcement authority.

RCW 15.49.370 Department's enforcement authority.The department shall have the authority to:(1) Sample, inspect, make analysis of, and test seeds distributed within this state at such time and place and to such extent as it may deem necessary to determine whether such seeds are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The methods of sampling and analysis shall be those adopted by the department from officially recognized sources. The department, in determining for administrative purposes whether seeds are in violation of this chapter, shall be guided by records, and by the official sample obtained and analyzed as provided for in this section. Analysis of an official sample, by the department, shall be accepted as prima facie evidence by any court of competent jurisdiction.(2) Enter any dealer's or seed labeling registrant's premises at all reasonable times in order to have access to seeds and to records. This includes the determination of the weight of packages and bulk shipments.(3) Adopt and enforce regulations for certifying seeds, and shall fix and collect fees for such service. Fees authorized under this subsection may be used for services involving breeder seed, foundation seed, registered seed, and certified seed. The director of the department may appoint persons as agents for the purpose of assisting in the certification of seeds.(4) Adopt and enforce regulations for inspecting, grading, and certifying growing crops of seeds; inspect, grade, and issue certificates upon request; and fix and collect fees for such services.(5) Make purity, germination and other tests of seed on request, and fix and collect charges for the tests made.(6) Establish and maintain seed testing facilities, employ qualified persons, establish by rule special assessments as needed, and incur such expenses as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.(7) Adopt a list of the prohibited and restricted noxious weed seeds.(8) Publish reports of official seed inspections, seed certifications, laboratory statistics, verified violations of this chapter, and other seed branch activities which do not reveal confidential information regarding individual company operations or production.(9) Deny, suspend, or revoke licenses, permits and certificates provided for in this chapter subsequent to a hearing, subject to the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW (Administrative Procedure Act) as enacted or hereafter amended, in any case in which the department finds that there has been a failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this chapter or regulations adopted hereunder.[ 2018 c 233 § 1; 1981 c 297 § 14; 1969 c 63 § 37.]NOTES:Severability—1981 c 297: See note following RCW 15.36.201.
WA Rev Code § 15.49.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.49 - Seeds.|15.49.380 - Dealer's license to distribute seeds.

RCW 15.49.380 Dealer's license to distribute seeds.(1) No person may distribute seeds without having obtained a dealer's license for each regular place of business. However, a license is not required of a person who distributes seeds only in sealed packages of eight ounces or less, packed by a seed labeling registrant and bearing the name and address of the registrant. Moreover, a license is not required of any grower selling seeds of his or her own production exclusively. Such seed sold by such grower must be properly labeled as provided in this chapter. Each dealer's license costs one hundred twenty-five dollars, must be issued through the business license [licensing] system, must bear the date of issue, must expire on the business licensing [license] expiration date, and must be prominently displayed in each place of business.(2) Persons custom conditioning and/or custom treating seeds for others for remuneration are considered dealers for the purpose of this chapter.(3) Application for a license to distribute seed must be through the business licensing system and must include the name and address of the person applying for the license, the name of a person domiciled in this state authorized to receive and accept service or legal notices of all kinds, and any other reasonable and practical information prescribed by the department necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter.[ 2013 c 144 § 6; 2012 c 61 § 1; 2010 c 8 § 6064; 1982 c 182 § 24; 1981 c 297 § 15; 1969 c 63 § 38.]NOTES:Severability—1981 c 297: See note following RCW 15.36.201.Business licensing system to include additional licenses: RCW 19.02.110.
WA Rev Code § 15.49.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.49 - Seeds.|15.49.390 - Renewal of dealer's license.

RCW 15.49.390 Renewal of dealer's license.If an application for renewal of the dealer's license provided for in RCW 15.49.380, is not filed prior to the business license expiration date, the business license delinquency fee must be assessed under chapter 19.02 RCW and must be paid by the applicant before the renewal license is issued.[ 2013 c 144 § 7; 1982 c 182 § 25; 1969 c 63 § 39.]NOTES:Business licensingdelinquency fee—Rate—Disposition: RCW 19.02.085.expiration date: RCW 19.02.090.
WA Rev Code § 15.49.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.49 - Seeds.|15.49.400 - Seed labeling permit.

RCW 15.49.400 Seed labeling permit.(1) No person shall label seed for distribution in this state without having obtained a seed labeling permit. The seed labeling registrant shall be responsible for the label and the seed contents. The application for a seed labeling permit shall be submitted to the department on forms furnished by the department, and shall be accompanied by a fee of twenty dollars per applicant. The application form shall include the name and address of the applicant, a label or label facsimile, and any other reasonable and practical information prescribed by the department. Upon approval, the department shall issue said permit to the applicant. All permits expire on January 31st of each year.(2) If an application for renewal of the seed labeling permit provided for in this section is not filed prior to February 1st of any one year, an additional fee of ten dollars shall be assessed and added to the original fee and shall be paid by the applicant before the license shall be issued: PROVIDED, That such additional fee shall not apply if the applicant furnishes an affidavit that he or she has not labeled seed for distribution in this state subsequent to the expiration of his or her prior permit.[ 2010 c 8 § 6065; 1969 c 63 § 40.]
WA Rev Code § 15.49.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.49 - Seeds.|15.49.410 - "Stop sale, use or removal orders"—Seizure—Condemnation.

RCW 15.49.410 "Stop sale, use or removal orders"—Seizure—Condemnation.(1) When the department has determined or has probable cause to suspect that any lot of seed or screenings is mislabeled and/or is being distributed in violation of this chapter or regulations adopted hereunder, it may issue and enforce a written or printed "stop sale, use or removal order" warning the distributor not to dispose of the lot of seed or screenings in any manner until written permission is given by the department or a court of competent jurisdiction. The department shall release the lot of seed or screenings so withdrawn when said provisions and regulations have been complied with. If compliance is not obtained, the department may bring proceedings for condemnation.(2) Any lot of seed or screenings not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the department to a court of competent jurisdiction in the locality in which the seed or screenings are located. In the event the court finds the seed or screenings to be in violation of this chapter and orders the condemnation of said seed or screenings, such lot of seed or screenings shall be denatured, conditioned, destroyed, relabeled, or otherwise disposed of in compliance with the laws of this state: PROVIDED, That in no instance shall the court order such disposition of said seed or screenings without first having given the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court, within twenty days, for the release of said seed or screenings or for permission to condition or relabel it to bring it into compliance with this chapter.[ 1981 c 297 § 16; 1969 c 63 § 41.]NOTES:Severability—1981 c 297: See note following RCW 15.36.201.
WA Rev Code § 15.49.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.49 - Seeds.|15.49.420 - Damages precluded.

RCW 15.49.420 Damages precluded.No state court shall allow the recovery of damages from administrative action taken or for stop sales or seizures under RCW 15.49.410 if the court finds that there was probable cause for such action.[ 1969 c 63 § 42.]
WA Rev Code § 15.49.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.49 - Seeds.|15.49.460 - Injunctions.

RCW 15.49.460 Injunctions.The department is hereby authorized to apply for, and the court authorized to grant, a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any regulations promulgated under this chapter, notwithstanding the existence of any other remedy at law. Any such injunction shall be issued without bond.[ 1969 c 63 § 46.]
WA Rev Code § 15.49.470 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.49 - Seeds.|15.49.470 - Moneys, disposition—Fees, fines, penalties and forfeitures of district courts, remittance.

RCW 15.49.470 Moneys, disposition—Fees, fines, penalties and forfeitures of district courts, remittance.All moneys collected under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid to the director and deposited in an account within the agricultural local fund. Such deposits shall be used only in the administration and enforcement of this chapter. Any residual balance remaining in the seed fund on June 9, 1988, shall be transferred to that account within the agricultural local fund. All fees, fines, forfeitures and penalties collected or assessed by a district court because of the violation of a state law shall be remitted as provided in chapter 3.62 RCW as now exists or is later amended.[ 1988 c 254 § 2; 1987 c 202 § 176; 1975 1st ex.s. c 257 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 199 § 13; 1969 c 63 § 47.]NOTES:Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.Effective date—1975 1st ex.s. c 257: See note following RCW 15.13.470.
WA Rev Code § 15.49.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.49 - Seeds.|15.49.480 - Cooperation and agreements with other agencies.

RCW 15.49.480 Cooperation and agreements with other agencies.The department may cooperate with and enter into agreements with other governmental agencies, whether of this state, other states, or agencies of the federal government, and with private associations, in order to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter.[ 1969 c 63 § 48.]
WA Rev Code § 15.49.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.49 - Seeds.|15.49.900 - Existing liabilities not affected.

RCW 15.49.900 Existing liabilities not affected.The enactment of this chapter shall not have the effect of terminating or in any way modifying any liability, civil or criminal, which shall already be in existence on July 1, 1969.[ 1969 c 63 § 49.]
WA Rev Code § 15.49.930 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.49 - Seeds.|15.49.930 - Continuation of rules adopted pursuant to repealed sections—Adoption, amendment or repeal.

RCW 15.49.930 Continuation of rules adopted pursuant to repealed sections—Adoption, amendment or repeal.The repeal of sections 15.48.010 through 15.48.260 and 15.48.900, chapter 11, Laws of 1961 and RCW 15.48.010 through 15.48.260 and 15.48.900 and the enactment of this 1969 act shall not be deemed to have repealed any regulations adopted under the provisions of sections 15.48.010 through 15.48.260 and 15.48.900, chapter 11, Laws of 1961 and RCW 15.48.010 through 15.48.260 and 15.48.900, and in effect immediately prior to such repeal and not inconsistent with the provisions of this 1969 act. For the purpose of this 1969 act, it shall be deemed that such rules have been adopted under the provisions of this 1969 act pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, as enacted or hereafter amended concerning the adoption of rules. Any amendment or repeal of such rules after July 1, 1969, shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW (Administrative Procedure Act) as enacted or hereafter amended, concerning the adoption of rules.[ 1969 c 63 § 52.]
WA Rev Code § 15.49.940 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.49 - Seeds.|15.49.940 - Short title.

RCW 15.49.940 Short title.RCW 15.49.020 through * 15.49.950 shall be known as the "Washington State Seed Act."[ 1969 c 63 § 53.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 15.49.950 was decodified pursuant to 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 4.
WA Rev Code § 15.51.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.51 - Brassica Seed Production.|15.51.010 - Findings—Purpose.

RCW 15.51.010 Findings—Purpose.The legislature finds that the growing, production, or formation of seed from plants of the genus Brassica for the purpose of producing seed, oil, biofuel or associated by-products, commercial vegetables, forage, or cover crops is in the interest of the public welfare. The legislature finds that species, hybrids, varieties, and variations of plants of the genus Brassica have potential to form genetic crosses, particularly when they are grown in geographic proximity, and will, if not properly regulated, result in significant loss of quality, purity, and value in the seed produced.The legislature finds that production of biofuel using Brassica seed crops, generally known as canola or rapeseed, can help citizens and businesses conserve energy and reduce the use of petroleum-based fuels, improve air and water quality, and create new industries and jobs for Washington citizens. The legislature also finds that Washington state offers conditions uniquely suited to the production of high quality, high value Brassica vegetable seed, and that the vegetable seed industry is a significant contributor to the diversity and economic viability of the agricultural community.The purpose of chapter 181, Laws of 2007 is to provide for the orderly production of potentially incompatible varieties of Brassica seed crops.[ 2007 c 181 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 15.51.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.51 - Brassica Seed Production.|15.51.020 - Definitions.

RCW 15.51.020 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Brassica" means any plants in the genus Brassica.(2) "Brassica seed crop" means any commercial production of any species, hybrid, or variety of the genus Brassica that results in pollen or seed formation. Brassica seed crop includes, but is not limited to, Brassica seeds grown for planting, and species generally known as rapeseed or canola, including Brassica napus, Brassica rapa, and Brassica juncea, grown for oil or biofuel and associated by-products. For purposes of this chapter, forage and cover crops from the genus Brassica are considered Brassica seed crops. Plants from the genus Brassica grown as vegetables for human or animal consumption such as cabbage, broccoli, rutabaga, and kohlrabi are not Brassica seed crops as long as they are not allowed to produce pollen or seed.(3) "Department" means the state department of agriculture.(4) "Director" means the director of the department or the director's authorized representative.(5) "Grower" means a person who grows a Brassica seed crop within a Brassica seed production district or, for purposes of RCW 15.51.030, within a proposed Brassica seed production district.(6) "Processor" means a person who commercially uses, sells, or processes a Brassica seed crop grown within a Brassica seed production district or, for purposes of RCW 15.51.030, within a proposed Brassica seed production district.(7) "Volunteer and weed Brassica plants" means plants of the genus Brassica that arise from accidental or unintentional scattering or occurrence of seed.[ 2007 c 181 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 15.51.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.51 - Brassica Seed Production.|15.51.030 - Brassica seed production districts—Grower's petition—Rules.

RCW 15.51.030 Brassica seed production districts—Grower's petition—Rules.Any grower or processor of a Brassica seed crop may submit a petition to the director requesting establishment of a Brassica seed production district. The petition must include proposed geographic boundaries of the district and the proposed types of regulations for designated Brassica seed crop species within the district. The petition must contain the signatures of at least ten growers or processors of affected Brassica seed crops grown within the boundaries of the proposed Brassica seed production district. If there are fewer than ten growers or processors of affected Brassica seed crops grown within the boundaries of the proposed district, then the applicant may submit a list of names and contact information for all Brassica seed crop growers and processors within the proposed district and a petition signed by at least fifty percent of these persons. In response to the petition, the director may adopt rules to establish Brassica seed production districts.[ 2007 c 181 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 15.51.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.51 - Brassica Seed Production.|15.51.040 - Brassica production agreements.

RCW 15.51.040 Brassica production agreements.(1) Any person who wishes to conduct an activity otherwise prohibited within a Brassica seed production district must first enter into a Brassica production agreement with the director. Each Brassica production agreement shall be developed by the applicant and the director in consultation with an advisory committee comprised of at least three individuals appointed by the director, none of whom shall have a financial interest in the request for agreement or its outcome and at least one of whom shall be a grower in or processor of Brassica seed crops grown within the Brassica seed production district. The director shall not enter into any Brassica production agreement unless the director, in the exercise of his or her discretion, is satisfied that the agreement contains terms and conditions that are necessary and sufficient to mitigate reasonably possible risks to the economic well-being of growers within the Brassica seed production district from the proposed activity.(2) The applicant or any grower or processor of a Brassica seed crop grown within the Brassica seed production district that would be affected by the Brassica production agreement may appeal, under RCW 34.05.570(4), the director's decision whether or not to enter into a Brassica production agreement. Any such appeal must be filed in the superior court of Thurston county or the county in which the activity to be allowed under the Brassica production agreement would occur.[ 2007 c 181 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 15.51.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.51 - Brassica Seed Production.|15.51.050 - Rules.

RCW 15.51.050 Rules.The director may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter concerning, but not limited to:(1) Brassica seed production districts;(2) Notification of a designated central clearinghouse for growers to report their intention to plant a Brassica seed crop within a Brassica seed production district;(3) Isolation distances between Brassica seed crops within a Brassica seed production district;(4) Exclusion of designated Brassica seed crops within a Brassica seed production district, except under terms of a Brassica production agreement;(5) Control of volunteer and weed Brassica plants within a Brassica seed production district; and(6) Brassica production agreements.[ 2007 c 181 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 15.51.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.51 - Brassica Seed Production.|15.51.060 - Violation or threatened violation of chapter—Action to enjoin.

RCW 15.51.060 Violation or threatened violation of chapter—Action to enjoin.The director or any grower or processor of a Brassica seed crop grown within a Brassica seed production district may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of any provision of this chapter or its rules, or any Brassica production agreement entered into by an applicant and the director, in the superior court of Thurston county or the county in which the violation or threatened violation occurs or is about to occur.[ 2007 c 181 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 15.51.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.51 - Brassica Seed Production.|15.51.070 - Application of chapter 34.05 RCW.

RCW 15.51.070 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.[ 2007 c 181 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 15.53.9012 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.53 - Commercial Feed.|15.53.9012 - Administration and administrative rules.

RCW 15.53.9012 Administration and administrative rules.(1) The department shall administer, enforce and carry out the provisions of this chapter and may adopt rules necessary to carry out its purpose. In adopting such rules, the director shall consider (a) the official definitions of feed ingredients and official feed terms adopted by the association of American feed control officials and published in the official publication of that organization; and (b) any regulation adopted pursuant to the authority of the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act (21 U.S.C. Sec. 301, et seq.), if the department would have the authority under this chapter to adopt the regulations. The adoption of rules shall be subject to a public hearing and all other applicable provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW (Administrative Procedure Act).(2) The director when adopting rules in respect to the feed industry shall consult with affected parties, such as manufacturers and distributors of commercial feed and any final rule adopted shall be designed to promote orderly marketing and shall be reasonable and necessary and based upon the requirements and condition of the industry and shall be for the purpose of promoting the well-being of the members of the feed industry as well as the well-being of the purchasers and users of feed and for the general welfare of the people of the state.[ 1995 c 374 § 34; 1965 ex.s. c 31 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 374 §§ 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.