RCW 15.88.170
Certain records exempt from public disclosure—Exceptions—Actions not prohibited by chapter.
(1) Under RCW 42.56.380, certain agricultural business records, commission records, and department of agriculture records relating to the commission and producers of agricultural commodities are exempt from public disclosure.
(2) Financial and commercial information and records submitted to either the department or the commission for the purpose of administering this chapter may be shared between the department and the commission. They may also be used, if required, in any suit or administrative hearing involving any provision of this chapter or a marketing order.
(3) This chapter does not prohibit:
(a) The issuance of general statements based upon the reports of persons subject to this chapter as long as the statements do not identify the information furnished by any person; or
(b) The publication by the director or the commission of the name of any person violating this chapter and a statement of the manner of the violation by that person.
[ 2005 c 274 § 219; 2002 c 313 § 70.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing
Chapter 15.88 - Wine Commission.
15.88.010 - Legislative declaration.
15.88.025 - Regulating wine grapes and wine—Existing comprehensive scheme—Applicable laws.
15.88.030 - Wine commission created—Composition.
15.88.040 - Designation of commission members—Terms.
15.88.050 - Appointment of members—Travel expenses.
15.88.070 - Commission powers and duties.
15.88.073 - Commission's plans, programs, and projects—Director's approval required.
15.88.075 - Commission speaks for state—Director's oversight.
15.88.080 - Research, promotional, and educational campaign.
15.88.100 - Commission members' votes weighted—Exception.
15.88.120 - List of growers of vinifera grapes—Reporting system.
15.88.130 - Annual assessment on harvested vinifera grapes—Approval by referendum—Rules.
15.88.140 - Referendum determining grower participation—Effect.
15.88.150 - Deposit of moneys.
15.88.160 - Assessment constitutes debt—Penalty for nonpayment—Civil action.
15.88.180 - Funding staff support—Rules—Costs of implementing RCW 15.88.073.
15.88.190 - Commission must assist legislative gift center—Selection of Washington wines.