RCW 16.67.122
Additional assessment—National beef promotion and research program—Contingency.
In addition to the assessment authorized pursuant to RCW 16.67.120, the commission has the authority to collect an additional assessment of fifty cents per head for cattle subject to assessment by federal order for the purpose of providing funds for a national beef promotion and research program. The manner in which this assessment will be levied and collected shall be established by rule. The authority to collect this assessment shall be contingent upon the implementation of federal legislation providing for a national beef promotion and research program and the establishment of the assessment requirement to fund its activities.
[ 2002 c 313 § 84; 2000 c 146 § 6; 1986 c 190 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 16 - Animals and Livestock
Chapter 16.67 - Washington State Beef Commission.
16.67.040 - Beef commission created—Generally.
16.67.051 - Designation of positions—Terms.
16.67.060 - Director to appoint members—Recommendations by industry.
16.67.070 - Vacancies—Compensation and travel expenses.
16.67.080 - Commission records as evidence.
16.67.090 - Powers and duties—Rule making.
16.67.091 - Commission's plans, programs, and projects—Director's approval required.
16.67.095 - Commission speaks for state—Director's oversight.
16.67.097 - Reimbursement for costs.
16.67.110 - Promotional programs, research, rate studies, labeling.
16.67.120 - Levy of assessment—Collections—Federal orders.
16.67.122 - Additional assessment—National beef promotion and research program—Contingency.
16.67.123 - Transfer of cattle by meat packer as sale.
16.67.130 - Assessments personal debt—Delinquent charge—Civil action to collect.
16.67.140 - Livestock purchasers to provide list of sellers to commission.
16.67.160 - Liability of commission's assets—Immunity of state, commission employees, etc.
16.67.190 - Funding staff support—Rules.
16.67.195 - Costs of implementing RCW 16.67.091.
16.67.200 - Budget—Report to the legislature.