RCW 17.24.003
Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a strong system for the exclusion of plant and bee pests and diseases through regulation of movement and quarantines of infested areas to protect the forest, agricultural, horticultural, floricultural, and apiary industries of the state; plants and shrubs within the state; and the environment of the state from the impact of insect pests, plant pathogens, noxious weeds, and bee pests and the public and private costs that result when these infestations become established.
[ 1991 c 257 § 3.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests
Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.
17.24.011 - Regulation of plant, plant product, bee movement, and genetically engineered organisms.
17.24.021 - Inspection and investigation.
17.24.031 - Determination of origin.
17.24.041 - Power to adopt quarantine measures—Rules.
17.24.071 - Compliance agreements.
17.24.091 - Impound and disposition.
17.24.100 - Penalties—Second and subsequent offenses.
17.24.101 - Statewide survey and control activity.
17.24.111 - Director's cooperation with other agencies.
17.24.121 - Acquisition of lands, water supply, or other properties for quarantine locations.
17.24.131 - Requested inspections—Fee for service—Disbursements in lieu of fee.
17.24.141 - Penalties—Criminal and civil penalty.
17.24.151 - Violations—Costs of control.
17.24.161 - Funds for technical and scientific services.
17.24.220 - Sudden oak death syndrome—Coordinated response effort.