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WA Rev Code § 22.09.466 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.466 - Grain indemnity fund program—Debt and obligation of grain dealer or warehouse operator—Recovery by director.

RCW 22.09.466 Grain indemnity fund program—Debt and obligation of grain dealer or warehouse operator—Recovery by director.Amounts paid from the grain indemnity fund in satisfaction of any approved claim shall constitute a debt and obligation of the grain dealer or warehouse operator against whom the claim was made. On behalf of the grain indemnity fund, the director may bring suit, file a claim, or intervene in any legal proceeding to recover from the grain dealer or warehouse operator the amount of the payment made from the grain indemnity fund, together with costs and attorneys' fees incurred. In instances where the superior court is the appropriate forum for a recovery action, the director may elect to institute the action in the superior court of Thurston county.[ 2011 c 336 § 634; 1987 c 509 § 19.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 509: See note following RCW 22.09.060.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.471 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.471 - Grain indemnity fund program—Proceedings against licensee.

RCW 22.09.471 Grain indemnity fund program—Proceedings against licensee.The department may deny, suspend, or revoke the license of any grain dealer or warehouse operator who fails to timely pay assessments to the grain indemnity fund or against whom a claim has been made, approved, and paid from the grain indemnity fund. Proceedings for the denial, suspension, or revocation shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2011 c 336 § 635; 1987 c 509 § 20.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 509: See note following RCW 22.09.060.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.520 - Deposits as bailments.

RCW 22.09.520 Deposits as bailments.Whenever any commodity shall be delivered to a warehouse under this chapter, and the scale ticket or warehouse receipt issued therefor provides for the return of a like amount of like kind, grade, and class to the holder thereof, such delivery shall be a bailment and not a sale of the commodity so delivered. In no case shall such commodities be liable to seizure upon process of any court in an action against such bailee, except action by the legal holder of the warehouse receipt to enforce the terms thereof. Such commodities, in the event of failure or insolvency of such bailee, shall be applied exclusively to the redemption of such outstanding warehouse receipts and scale weight tickets covering commodities so stored with such bailee. The commodities on hand in any warehouse or warehouses with a particular license, as provided in RCW 22.09.030, shall be applied to the redemption and satisfaction of warehouse receipts and scale weight tickets which were issued pursuant to the particular license. Commodities in special piles or special bins shall be applied exclusively against the warehouse receipts or scale weight tickets issued therefor.[ 1987 c 393 § 23; 1963 c 124 § 52.]
WA Rev Code § 22.09.570 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.570 - Action on bond by director—Authorized—Grounds.

RCW 22.09.570 Action on bond by director—Authorized—Grounds.The director may bring action upon the bond of a warehouse operator or grain dealer against both principal against whom a claim has been made and the surety in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover the damages caused by any failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted hereunder. Recovery for damages against a warehouse operator or grain dealer on a bond furnished under RCW 22.09.095 shall be limited to the bond amount that would be required for that warehouse operator or grain dealer under RCW 22.09.090.[ 2011 c 336 § 636; 1987 c 509 § 5; 1983 c 305 § 56; 1975 1st ex.s. c 7 § 29.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 509: See note following RCW 22.09.060.Severability—1983 c 305: See note following RCW 20.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.580 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.580 - Action on bond by director—Failure of depositor creditor to file claim upon request—Effect.

RCW 22.09.580 Action on bond by director—Failure of depositor creditor to file claim upon request—Effect.If a depositor creditor after notification fails, refuses, or neglects to file in the office of the director his or her verified claim against a warehouse operator or grain dealer bond as requested by the director within thirty days from the date of the request, the director shall thereupon be relieved of further duty or action under this chapter on behalf of the depositor creditor.[ 2011 c 336 § 637; 1983 c 305 § 57; 1975 1st ex.s. c 7 § 30.]NOTES:Severability—1983 c 305: See note following RCW 20.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.590 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.590 - Action on bond by director—Records as to depositor creditors missing or information incomplete—Effect.

RCW 22.09.590 Action on bond by director—Records as to depositor creditors missing or information incomplete—Effect.Where by reason of the absence of records or other circumstances making it impossible or unreasonable for the director to ascertain the names and addresses of all the depositor creditors, the director after exerting due diligence and making reasonable inquiry to secure that information from all reasonable and available sources, may make demand on a warehouse operator's or grain dealer's bond on the basis of information then in his or her possession, and thereafter shall not be liable or responsible for claims or the handling of claims that may subsequently appear or be discovered.[ 2011 c 336 § 638; 1983 c 305 § 58; 1975 1st ex.s. c 7 § 31.]NOTES:Severability—1983 c 305: See note following RCW 20.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.600 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.600 - Action on bond by director—Powers of director.

RCW 22.09.600 Action on bond by director—Powers of director.Upon ascertaining all claims and statements in the manner set forth in this chapter, the director may then make demand upon the warehouse operator's or grain dealer's bond on behalf of those claimants whose claims and statements have been filed, and has the power to settle or compromise the claims with the surety company on the bond, and is empowered in such cases to execute and deliver a release and discharge of the bond involved.[ 2011 c 336 § 639; 1983 c 305 § 59; 1975 1st ex.s. c 7 § 32.]NOTES:Severability—1983 c 305: See note following RCW 20.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.610 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.610 - Action on bond by director—When authorized—New bond, when required—Penalty for failure to file.

RCW 22.09.610 Action on bond by director—When authorized—New bond, when required—Penalty for failure to file.Upon the refusal of the surety company to pay the demand, the director may thereupon bring an action on the warehouse operator's or grain dealer's bond in behalf of the depositor creditors. Upon any action being commenced on the bond, the director may require the filing of a new bond, and immediately upon the recovery in any action on the bond, a new bond shall be filed. The failure to file the new bond or otherwise satisfy the security requirements of this chapter within ten days in either case constitutes grounds for the suspension or revocation of the license of any principal on the bond.[ 2011 c 336 § 640; 1987 c 509 § 6; 1983 c 305 § 60; 1975 1st ex.s. c 7 § 33.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 509: See note following RCW 22.09.060.Severability—1983 c 305: See note following RCW 20.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.615 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.615 - Action by depositor upon licensee's bond.

RCW 22.09.615 Action by depositor upon licensee's bond.(1) If no action is commenced under RCW 22.09.570 within thirty days after written demand to the department, any depositor injured by the failure of a licensee to comply with the condition of his or her bond has a right of action upon the licensee's bond for the recovery of his or her damages. The depositor shall give the department immediate written notice of the commencement of any such action.(2) Recovery under the bond shall be prorated when the claims exceed the liability under the bond.(3) Whenever the claimed shortage exceeds the amount of the bond, it is not necessary for any depositor suing on the bond to join other depositors in the suit, and the burden of establishing proration is on the surety as a matter of defense.[ 2011 c 336 § 641; 1983 c 305 § 53; 1963 c 124 § 37. Formerly RCW 22.09.370.]NOTES:Severability—1983 c 305: See note following RCW 20.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.620 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.620 - Payment for agricultural commodities purchased—Time requirements.

RCW 22.09.620 Payment for agricultural commodities purchased—Time requirements.Every warehouse operator or grain dealer must pay for agricultural commodities purchased by him or her at the time and in the manner specified in the contract with the depositor, but if no time is set by the contract, then within thirty days after taking possession for purpose of sale or taking title of the agricultural product.[ 2011 c 336 § 642; 1983 c 305 § 62; 1975 1st ex.s. c 7 § 34.]NOTES:Severability—1983 c 305: See note following RCW 20.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.630 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.630 - Payment violations—Recovery by department—Charges to depositors.

RCW 22.09.630 Payment violations—Recovery by department—Charges to depositors.When a violation has occurred which results in improper payment or nonpayment and a claim is made to the department and the payment is secured through the actions of the department the following charges will be made to the depositor for the action of the department in the matter:(1) When reported within thirty days from time of default, no charge.(2) When reported thirty days to one hundred eighty days from time of default, five percent.(3) When reported after one hundred eighty days from time of default, ten percent.[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 7 § 35.]
WA Rev Code § 22.09.640 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.640 - Publication and distribution of list of licensed warehouses.

RCW 22.09.640 Publication and distribution of list of licensed warehouses.Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 42.56 RCW, the department shall publish annually and distribute to interested parties, a list of licensed warehouses showing the location, county, capacity, and bond coverage for each company.[ 2005 c 274 § 240; 1979 ex.s. c 238 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 22.09.650 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.650 - Remedies of department as to stations.

RCW 22.09.650 Remedies of department as to stations.When a station is licensed pursuant to this chapter, the department may assert any and all the remedies provided for in this chapter, including but not limited to those remedies provided for in RCW 22.09.350. Furthermore, if inspection of that portion of the station located in the contiguous state is refused by the licensee, the department may give notice to the licensee to submit to such inspection as the department may deem necessary.If the station refuses to comply with the terms of the notice within twenty-four hours, the director may summarily suspend the station's license pending a hearing in compliance with chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 1983 c 305 § 63; 1979 ex.s. c 238 § 26.]NOTES:Severability—1983 c 305: See note following RCW 20.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.660 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.660 - Emergency storage situation—Forwarding to other warehouses.

RCW 22.09.660 Emergency storage situation—Forwarding to other warehouses.Upon determining that an emergency storage situation appears to exist, the director may authorize the warehouse operator to forward grain that is covered by negotiable receipts to other licensed warehouses for storage without canceling and reissuing the negotiable receipts pursuant to conditions established by rule.[ 2011 c 336 § 643; 2003 c 13 § 1; 1983 c 305 § 64.]NOTES:Severability—1983 c 305: See note following RCW 20.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.710 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.710 - Designation of inspection points and terminal warehouses.

RCW 22.09.710 Designation of inspection points and terminal warehouses.The department may designate a warehouse located at an inspection point as a terminal warehouse. The department shall, by rule, designate inspection points which shall be provided with state/federal inspection and weighing services commencing July 1, 1979. The revenue from inspection and weighing shall equal the cost of providing such services. Where the department after hearing determines that such cities are no longer necessary as inspection points it may by rule change such designated inspection points by removing one or more locations.[ 1979 ex.s. c 238 § 21; 1963 c 124 § 38. Formerly RCW 22.09.380.]
WA Rev Code § 22.09.720 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.720 - Grades and standards of commodities—Regulations.

RCW 22.09.720 Grades and standards of commodities—Regulations.The grades and standards established by the United States department of agriculture as of September 30, 1988, for all commodities included within the provisions of this chapter are hereby adopted as the grades and standards for such commodities in this state: PROVIDED, That the department is hereby authorized to adopt by regulation any new or future amendments to such federal grades and standards. The department is also authorized to issue regulations whether or not in accordance with the federal government and to prescribe therein grades and standards which it may deem suitable for inspection of commodities in the state of Washington. In adopting any new or amendatory regulations the department shall give appropriate consideration, among other relevant factors, to the following:(1) The usefulness of uniform federal and state grades;(2) The common classifications given such commodities within the industry;(3) The utility of various grades;(4) The kind and type of grades requested by those dealing with the particular type of commodity; and(5) The condition of the commodity with regard to its wholesomeness and purity.[ 1989 c 354 § 47; 1963 c 124 § 39. Formerly RCW 22.09.390.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.730 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.730 - Inspection or grading of commodities—Methods.

RCW 22.09.730 Inspection or grading of commodities—Methods.Inspection or grading of a lot, partial lot, or sample of a commodity tendered for inspection or grading under this chapter shall consist of taking and examining a representative sample thereof and making such tests as are necessary to determine its grade, condition, or other qualitative measurement. Commodities tendered for inspection must be offered and made accessible for sampling at inspection points during customary business hours.(1) No inspector shall issue a certificate of grade, grading factors, condition, or other qualitative measurement for any commodity unless the inspection or grading thereof be based upon a correct and representative sample of the commodity and the inspection is made under conditions which permit the determination of its true grade or quality, except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section. No sample shall be deemed to be representative unless it is of the size and procured in accordance with the uniform methods prescribed by the department.(2) An inspection may be made of a submitted sample of a commodity, provided that the certificate issued in such case clearly shows that the inspection or grading covers only the submitted sample of such commodity and not the lot from which it is purportedly drawn.(3) When commodities are tendered for inspection in such a manner as to make the drawing of a representative sample impossible, a qualified inspection may be made. In such case, the certificate shall clearly show the condition preventing proper sampling such as heavily loaded car, truck, barge, or other container, or other condition.[ 1989 c 354 § 48; 1963 c 124 § 40. Formerly RCW 22.09.400.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.740 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.740 - Inspection or grading of commodities—File samples, retention.

RCW 22.09.740 Inspection or grading of commodities—File samples, retention.From all commodities inspected, samples may be drawn, which samples, unless returned by agreement to the applicant, shall become the property of the state and subject to disposition by the department. Upon request the department may transmit a portion of such samples to interested parties upon payment of a reasonable fee set by regulation. Official state file samples shall be retained for periods prescribed by state or federal regulation.[ 1989 c 354 § 49; 1963 c 124 § 41. Formerly RCW 22.09.410.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.750 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.750 - Inspection or grading of commodities—Powers and duties of inspectors at terminal warehouses—Recordkeeping.

RCW 22.09.750 Inspection or grading of commodities—Powers and duties of inspectors at terminal warehouses—Recordkeeping.The department's inspectors shall, at terminal warehouses, have exclusive control of the weighing, inspecting, and grading of the commodities that are included within the provisions of this chapter: PROVIDED, That official supervision of weighing under the United States grain standards act shall be deemed in compliance with this section. The action and the certificates of the inspectors in the discharge of their duties, as to all commodities inspected or weighed by them, shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of the correctness of the above activity. Suitable books and records shall be maintained in which shall be entered a record of each inspection activity and the fees assessed and collected. These books and records shall be available for inspection by any party of interest during customary business hours. The records shall be maintained for periods set by regulation.[ 1989 c 354 § 50; 1983 c 305 § 54; 1963 c 124 § 42. Formerly RCW 22.09.420.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.Severability—1983 c 305: See note following RCW 20.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 22.09.760 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.760 - Inspection or grading of commodities—No inspection if commodity is to be loaded into defective container.

RCW 22.09.760 Inspection or grading of commodities—No inspection if commodity is to be loaded into defective container.No inspection shall be made of any commodity which is to be loaded into a vessel, vehicle, or other container, if it appears that the hold, compartment, or other enclosure into which the commodity is to be loaded is in such condition as to contaminate the commodity or lower the grade.[ 1963 c 124 § 43. Formerly RCW 22.09.430.]
WA Rev Code § 22.09.770 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.770 - Inspection or grading of commodities—Unlawful practices—Penalty.

RCW 22.09.770 Inspection or grading of commodities—Unlawful practices—Penalty.Any department employee who shall, directly or indirectly, accept any money or other consideration for any neglect of duty or any improper performance of duty as such department employee; or any person who shall knowingly cause or attempt to cause the issuance of a false or incorrect grade or weight certificate under this chapter by deceptive loading, handling, or sampling of commodities or by submitting commodities for inspection knowing that it has been so loaded, handled, or sampled, or by any other means; shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 1963 c 124 § 44. Formerly RCW 22.09.440.]
WA Rev Code § 22.09.780 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 22 - Warehousing and Deposits|Chapter 22.09 - Agricultural Commodities.|22.09.780 - Inspection or grading of commodities.

RCW 22.09.780 Inspection or grading of commodities.(1) In case any owner, consignee, or shipper of any commodity included under the provisions of this chapter, or his or her agent or broker, or any warehouse operator shall be aggrieved at the grading of such commodity, the person may request a reinspection or appeal inspection within three business days from the date of certificate. The reinspection or appeal may be based in the official file sample or upon a new sample drawn from the lot of the grain or commodity if the lot remains intact and available for sampling. The reinspection or appeal inspection shall be of the same factors and scope as the original inspection.(2) For commodities inspected under federal standards, the reinspection and appeal inspection procedure provided in the applicable federal regulations shall apply. For commodities inspected under state standards, the department shall provide a minimum of a reinspection and appeal inspection service. The reinspection shall consist of a full review of all relevant information and a reexamination of the commodity to determine the correctness of the grade assigned or other determination. The reinspection shall be performed by an authorized inspector of the department other than the inspector who performed the original inspection unless no other inspector is available. An appeal inspection shall be performed by a supervisory inspector.(3) If the grading of any commodity for which federal standards have been fixed and the same adopted as official state standards has not been the subject of a hearing, in accordance with subsection (2) of this section, any interested party who is aggrieved with the grading of such commodity, may, with the approval of the secretary of the United States department of agriculture, appeal to the federal grain supervisor of the supervision district in which the state of Washington may be located. Such federal grain supervisor shall confer with the department inspectors and any other interested party and shall make such tests as he or she may deem necessary to determine the correct grade of the commodity in question. Such federal grade certificate shall be prima facie evidence of the correct grade of the commodity in any court in the state of Washington.[ 2011 c 336 § 644; 1989 c 354 § 51; 1963 c 124 § 45. Formerly RCW 22.09.450.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.