RCW 15.13.400
Unlawful shipment or delivery of horticultural plants into state, when—Certificate and inspection requirements—Christmas trees—Rules—Hearing. (Effective until July 1, 2030.)
(1) It is unlawful for any person to ship or deliver any horticultural plant into this state unless it is accompanied by an inspection certificate from the state or country of origin stating that the horticultural plant meets the requirements of this chapter. The director may require the shipper or receiver to file a copy of the manifest of nursery cargo or shipment of horticultural plants into this state with the director on or before the date the horticultural plants enter into the state.
(2) The director may by rule require that any or all horticultural plants or Christmas trees delivered or shipped into the state be inspected for conformance with the requirements of this chapter prior to release by the person delivering or transporting such horticultural plants or Christmas trees even though accompanied by acceptable inspection certificates issued by the state or country of origin.
(3) Any shipment found not to be in compliance with the requirements of this chapter may be returned to the consignor at the consignor's expense. The consignor may subsequently request a hearing which shall be held in conformance with RCW 34.05.479 or other applicable provision of chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 2007 c 335 § 12; 2000 c 144 § 18; 1993 c 120 § 10; 1971 ex.s. c 33 § 16.]
NOTES:
Expiration date—2019 c 206; 2013 c 72; 2007 c 335: See note following RCW 15.13.250.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to ship or deliver any horticultural plant into this state unless it is accompanied by an inspection certificate from the state or country of origin stating that the horticultural plant meets the requirements of this chapter. The director may require the shipper or receiver to file a copy of the manifest of nursery cargo or shipment of horticultural plants into this state with the director on or before the date the horticultural plants enter into the state.
(2) The director may by rule require that any or all such horticultural plants delivered or shipped into the state be inspected for conformance with the requirements of this chapter prior to release by the person delivering or transporting such horticultural plants even though accompanied by acceptable inspection certificates issued by the state or country of origin.
(3) Any shipment found not to be in compliance with the requirements of this chapter may be returned to the consignor at the consignor's expense. The consignor may subsequently request a hearing which shall be held in conformance with RCW 34.05.479 or other applicable provision of chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 2000 c 144 § 18; 1993 c 120 § 10; 1971 ex.s. c 33 § 16.]
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.