RCW 15.04.402
Department to advance private sector, economic well-being of agricultural industry.
The department shall seek to enhance, protect, and perpetuate the ability of the private sector to produce food and fiber. Additionally, the department shall seek, consistent with its regulatory responsibilities, to maintain the economic well-being of the agricultural industry and its dependent rural community in Washington state.
[ 1994 c 46 § 10; 1991 c 280 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1994 c 46: See note following RCW 15.58.070.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing
Chapter 15.04 - General Provisions.
15.04.090 - Lease of unnecessary lands to nonprofit groups—Funds.
15.04.110 - Control of predatory birds.
15.04.120 - Control of predatory birds—Expenditures and contracts.
15.04.150 - Berry harvesting by youthful workers—Legislative finding.
15.04.160 - Berry harvesting by youthful workers—Authorized—Restrictions.
15.04.300 - Guide to state and federal programs of assistance to farm families.
15.04.400 - Findings—Department's duty to promote agriculture, protect public health and welfare.
15.04.402 - Department to advance private sector, economic well-being of agricultural industry.
15.04.415 - Information on product country of origin—Findings—Use of placards.