RCW 15.66.157
When commodity commission is terminated—Duties of affected commodity commission.
If after complying with the procedures outlined in this chapter and a referendum proposal to terminate a commodity commission is assented to, the affected commodity commission shall:
(1) Document the details of all measures undertaken to terminate the commodity commission and identify and document all closing costs;
(2) Contact the office of the state auditor and arrange for a final audit of the commission. Payment for the audit shall be from commission funds and identified in the budget for closing costs;
(3) Provide for the reimbursement to affected producers of moneys collected by assessment. Reimbursement shall be made to those considered affected producers over the previous three-year time frame on a pro rata basis and at a percent commensurate with their volume of production over the previous three-year period unless a different time period is specified in the marketing order. If the commodity commission finds that the amounts of moneys are so small as to make impractical the computation and remitting of the pro rata refund, the moneys shall be paid into the state treasury as unclaimed trust moneys; and
(4) Transfer all remaining files to the department for storage and archiving, as appropriate.
[ 2002 c 313 § 60.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing
Chapter 15.66 - Washington State Agricultural Commodity Commissions.
15.66.015 - Regulating agricultural commodities—Existing comprehensive scheme.
15.66.017 - Regulating agricultural commodities—Laws applicable.
15.66.023 - Commission may establish foundation.
15.66.030 - Marketing orders authorized—Purposes.
15.66.040 - Prerequisites to marketing orders—Director's duties.
15.66.053 - Proceedings subject to administrative procedure act—Exemptions.
15.66.055 - Director's duties and responsibilities—Rules.
15.66.060 - Lists of affected parties—Notice—Use of lists.
15.66.070 - Petitions for marketing orders—Public hearing—Legal notice.
15.66.090 - After final decision—Assent of affected parties determined by referendum.
15.66.093 - Suspension of marketing order upon request of commodity commission.
15.66.100 - Contents of marketing order.
15.66.110 - Commodity commission—Composition—Terms.
15.66.120 - Commodity commission—Nominations—Elections—Vacancies.
15.66.140 - Commodity commission—Powers and duties.
15.66.141 - Commission's plans, programs, and projects—Director's approval required.
15.66.142 - Commission speaks for state—Director's oversight.
15.66.150 - Annual assessments—Rate—Collection.
15.66.153 - Promotional hosting expenditures—Rules.
15.66.157 - When commodity commission is terminated—Duties of affected commodity commission.
15.66.160 - Annual assessments—Disposition of revenue.
15.66.170 - Annual assessments—Payments—Civil action to enforce.
15.66.180 - Expenditure of funds collected.
15.66.190 - Official bonds required.
15.66.200 - Petition for modification or exemption—Hearing—Appeal from ruling.
15.66.210 - Unlawful acts—Penalties—Injunctions—Investigations.
15.66.220 - Compliance with chapter a defense in any action.
15.66.230 - Liability of commission, state, etc.
15.66.240 - Marketing agreements.
15.66.250 - Price fixing and product limiting prohibited.
15.66.260 - Costs of conducting nominations and elections—Reimbursement.
15.66.263 - Costs of implementing RCW 15.66.141.
15.66.270 - Exempt commissions—Marketing agreements and orders.
15.66.275 - Applicability of chapter to state agencies or other governmental units.