RCW 15.49.005
Purpose—Rules.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide uniformity and consistency in the packaging of agricultural, vegetable, and flower seeds so as to facilitate the interstate movement of seed, to protect consumers, and to provide a dispute-resolution process. The department of agriculture is hereby authorized to adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW to implement this chapter. To the extent possible, the department shall seek to incorporate into the rules provisions from the recommended uniform state seed law in order to attain consistency with other states.
[ 1989 c 354 § 70.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1989 c 354 §§ 70-81 and 84-86: "Sections 70 through 81 and 84 through 86 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1990." [ 1989 c 354 § 88.]
Severability—1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing
15.49.021 - Standards and label requirements—Rules.
15.49.031 - Labels—Required information.
15.49.041 - Violations—Civil penalty.
15.49.051 - Unlawful practices.
15.49.071 - Damages—Mediation prerequisite to legal action.
15.49.091 - Mediation—Procedure.
15.49.310 - Department to administer chapter—Rules and regulations—Guidance of federal seed act.
15.49.330 - Screenings—Removal required—Disposition.
15.49.350 - Permit to condition certified seed.
15.49.360 - Records—Maintenance—Availability of records and samples for inspection.
15.49.370 - Department's enforcement authority.
15.49.380 - Dealer's license to distribute seeds.
15.49.390 - Renewal of dealer's license.
15.49.400 - Seed labeling permit.
15.49.410 - "Stop sale, use or removal orders"—Seizure—Condemnation.
15.49.420 - Damages precluded.
15.49.480 - Cooperation and agreements with other agencies.