RCW 15.13.430
Hold order on damaged, infested, or infected horticultural plants or Christmas trees—Selling or moving unlawful. (Effective until July 1, 2030.)
When the director has cause to believe that any horticultural plants or Christmas trees are damaged or are infested or infected by any plant pest, the director may issue a hold order on such horticultural plants or Christmas trees. A hold order may prescribe conditions under which the damaged, infested, or infected material must be held to prevent spread of the infestation or infection. Treatment or other corrective measures shall be the sole responsibility of the persons holding the material for sale. It is unlawful to sell or move such plants until released in writing by the director.
[ 2007 c 335 § 14; 2000 c 144 § 22; 1993 c 120 § 14; 1971 ex.s. c 33 § 19.]
NOTES:
Expiration date—2019 c 206; 2013 c 72; 2007 c 335: See note following RCW 15.13.250.
When the director has cause to believe that any horticultural plants are damaged or are infested or infected by any plant pest, the director may issue a hold order on such horticultural plants. A hold order may prescribe conditions under which plants must be held to prevent spread of the infestation or infection. Treatment or other corrective measures shall be the sole responsibility of the persons holding the plant material for sale. It is unlawful to sell or move such plants until released in writing by the director.
[ 2000 c 144 § 22; 1993 c 120 § 14; 1971 ex.s. c 33 § 19.]
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.