Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 15.115 - Washington Grain Commission.
15.115.210 - Limitation of liability.

RCW 15.115.210
Limitation of liability.

(1) Obligations incurred by the commission and any other liabilities or claims against the commission are enforceable only against the assets of the commission and, except to the extent of those assets, liability for the debts or actions of the commission does not exist against either the state of Washington or any subdivision or instrumentality thereof or against any member, employee, or agent of the commission or the state of Washington in his or her individual capacity.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, neither the commission members, nor its employees, may be held individually responsible for errors in judgment, mistakes, or other acts, either of commission or omission, as principal, agent, person, or employee, except for their own individual acts of dishonesty or crime. A person or employee may not be held individually responsible for any act or omission of any other commission members. The liability of the commission members is several and not joint, and a member is not liable for the default of any other member. This subsection confirms that commission members have been and continue to be state officers or volunteers for purposes of RCW 4.92.075 and are entitled to the defenses, indemnifications, limitations of liability, and other protections and benefits of chapter 4.92 RCW.
(3) In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of any statute, including a rule adopted under that statute, or common law against monopolies or combinations in restraint of trade, including any action under chapter 19.86 RCW, proof that the act complained of was done in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and in furtherance of the purposes and provisions of this chapter, is a complete defense to such an action or proceeding.

[ 2009 c 33 § 22.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing

Chapter 15.115 - Washington Grain Commission.

15.115.010 - Legislative declaration.

15.115.020 - Regulations and restraints applicable to the wheat and barley industries.

15.115.030 - Definitions.

15.115.040 - Washington grain commission—Created—Members—Term of office.

15.115.050 - Initial appointments to the Washington grain commission—Expiration of interim terms.

15.115.060 - Producer members of the commission—Appointment—Nomination—Advisory ballot and advisory vote.

15.115.070 - Industry representative member of the commission—Appointment.

15.115.080 - Vacancy on the commission.

15.115.090 - Removal of a commission member.

15.115.100 - Membership in associations with similar objectives—Contracting with such associations.

15.115.110 - Meetings—Proposed budget—Notice—Voting requirements.

15.115.120 - Quorum requirements—Compensation—Travel expenses.

15.115.130 - Transfer of powers, duties, assets, etc., to the Washington grain commission.

15.115.140 - Powers and duties.

15.115.150 - Director's duties.

15.115.160 - Rule-making proceedings.

15.115.170 - Liquor produced from wheat or barley.

15.115.180 - Promotional printing and literature—Contracts.

15.115.190 - Handling, accounting, and disbursement of moneys.

15.115.200 - Bond requirements.

15.115.210 - Limitation of liability.

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.

15.115.230 - Application of RCW 42.56.380—Use of commercial information and records.

15.115.240 - Commission shall reimburse department for certain costs—Funding of staff support.

15.115.250 - Preparation of lists of producers and handlers of wheat and barley.

15.115.260 - Annual assessments—Adjustments—Referendum—Temporary reduction—Limit on annual assessment.

15.115.270 - Collection of assessment—Failure to pay assessment—Civil action—Venue.

15.115.280 - Use of moneys received by the commission under this chapter.

15.115.290 - Investment of funds of the 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.

15.115.310 - Penalties—Injunctions—Referring a violation to the county prosecutor—Jurisdiction.