RCW 15.13.265
Enforcement—Access to nursery dealer premises—Inspection. (Effective until July 1, 2030.)
(1) The director may enter and inspect the horticultural facilities of a nursery dealer at reasonable times for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
(2) If the director is denied access, the director may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant authorizing access to the premises. The court may upon such application issue the search warrant for the purposes requested. The warrant shall be issued on probable cause. It is sufficient probable cause to show (a) the inspection is pursuant to a general administrative practice to determine compliance with this chapter or (b) the director has reason to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred, is occurring, or may occur.
(3) Denial of access to the director to perform inspections may subject a nursery dealer or Christmas tree grower to license revocation.
[ 2007 c 335 § 3; 2000 c 144 § 4; 1993 c 120 § 7.]
NOTES:
Expiration date—2019 c 206; 2013 c 72; 2007 c 335: See note following RCW 15.13.250.
(1) The director may enter and inspect the horticultural facilities of a nursery dealer at reasonable times for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
(2) If the director is denied access, the director may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant authorizing access to the premises. The court may upon such application issue the search warrant for the purposes requested. The warrant shall be issued on probable cause. It is sufficient probable cause to show (a) the inspection is pursuant to a general administrative practice to determine compliance with this chapter or (b) the director has reason to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred, is occurring, or may occur.
(3) Denial of access to the director to perform inspections may subject a nursery dealer to revocation of the nursery license.
[ 2000 c 144 § 4; 1993 c 120 § 7.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing
Chapter 15.13 - Horticultural Plants, Christmas Trees, and Facilities—Inspection and Licensing.
15.13.260 - Enforcement—Rules—Scope.
15.13.262 - Application of administrative procedure act.
15.13.265 - Enforcement—Access to nursery dealer premises—Inspection.
15.13.280 - Nursery dealer licenses—Farmers markets—Application—Fees—Expiration—Posting—Audit.
15.13.285 - Nursery dealer licenses—Fee surcharge.
15.13.290 - Nursery dealer licenses—Additional charge for late renewal.
15.13.300 - Nursery dealer licenses—Application—Contents.
15.13.311 - Christmas tree grower exemptions—License—Fees.
15.13.312 - Christmas tree grower license—Application.
15.13.314 - Christmas tree program—Advisory committee.
15.13.315 - Grapevine certification and nursery improvement program—Advisory committee.
15.13.320 - Fruit tree certification and nursery improvement program—Advisory committee.
15.13.335 - Nursery advisory committee—Members—Terms.
15.13.340 - Late fee on delinquent assessments.
15.13.360 - Hearings—Subpoenas.
15.13.380 - Inspection fees—When due and payable—Arrears.
15.13.410 - Shipments into state to be marked or tagged.
15.13.420 - Unlawful acts enumerated.
15.13.425 - False advertisements.
15.13.440 - Order of condemnation—Grounds for issuance.
15.13.445 - Order or action of director—Hearing opportunity.
15.13.447 - Prohibition on recovery of damages.
15.13.450 - Injunction to prevent violations.
15.13.470 - Disposition of moneys collected under chapter—Expenditure.
15.13.477 - Compliance agreements.
15.13.480 - Cooperative contracts or agreements to further chapter—Agreements to facilitate export.
15.13.490 - Compliance with chapter—Violation—Penalties.