RCW 15.86.010
Purpose.
The legislature recognizes a public benefit in:
(1) Establishing standards governing the labeling and advertising of agricultural products and commodities as organic products or transitional products;
(2) Providing certification under the national organic program for agricultural products marketed and labeled using the term "organic" or a derivative of the term "organic;"
(3) Providing access for Washington producers, processors, and handlers to domestic and international markets for organic products;
(4) Establishing a state organic program or obtaining federal accreditation as a certifying agent under the national organic program; and
(5) Establishing a brand name materials list for registration of inputs that comply with national, international, or other organic standards.
[ 2010 c 109 § 1; 2002 c 220 § 1; 1992 c 71 § 1; 1985 c 247 § 1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing
Chapter 15.86 - Organic Products.
15.86.030 - Marketing of organic products—Standards—Restrictions—Evaluations to verify compliance.
15.86.060 - Rules—National organic program—Violations—Penalties.
15.86.065 - State organic program—Authority of department and director—Rules.
15.86.070 - Rules—Certification program—Fees.
15.86.090 - Mandatory certification—Exceptions.
15.86.110 - Confidentiality of business related information.
15.86.120 - Transitional product—Standards—Fees—Evaluations to verify compliance.