Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 69.25 - Washington Wholesome Eggs and Egg Products Act.
69.25.190 - Embargo of eggs or egg products in violation of this chapter—Time limit—Removal of official marks.

RCW 69.25.190
Embargo of eggs or egg products in violation of this chapter—Time limit—Removal of official marks.

Whenever any eggs or egg products subject to this chapter are found by any authorized representative of the director upon any premises and there is reason to believe that they are or have been processed, bought, sold, possessed, used, transported, or offered or received for sale or transportation in violation of this chapter, or that they are in any other way in violation of this chapter, or whenever any restricted eggs capable of use as human food are found by such a representative in the possession of any person not authorized to acquire such eggs under the regulations of the director, such articles may be embargoed by such representative for a reasonable period but not to exceed twenty days, pending action under RCW 69.25.200 or notification of any federal or other governmental authorities having jurisdiction over such articles, and shall not be moved by any person from the place at which they are located when so detained until released by such representative. All official marks may be required by such representative to be removed from such articles before they are released unless it appears to the satisfaction of the director that the articles are eligible to retain such marks.

[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 201 § 20.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 69 - Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Poisons

Chapter 69.25 - Washington Wholesome Eggs and Egg Products Act.

69.25.010 - Legislative finding.

69.25.020 - Definitions.

69.25.030 - Purpose—Certain federal rules adopted by reference—Hearing, notice by director—Adoption of rules by director.

69.25.040 - Application of administrative procedure act.

69.25.050 - Egg handler's or dealer's license and number—Branch license—Application, fee, posting required, procedure.

69.25.060 - Egg handler's or dealer's license—Late renewal fee.

69.25.065 - Egg handler's or dealer's license—Renewal applications—Commercial egg layer operation requirements—Proof.

69.25.070 - Egg handler's or dealer's license—Denial, suspension, revocation, or conditional issuance.

69.25.080 - Continuous inspection at processing plants—Exemptions—Condemnation and destruction of adulterated eggs and egg products—Reprocessing—Appeal—Inspections of egg handlers.

69.25.090 - Sanitary operation of official plants—Inspection refused if requirements not met.

69.25.100 - Egg products—Pasteurization—Labeling requirements—False or misleading labels or containers—Director may order use of withheld—Hearing, determination, and appeal.

69.25.103 - Eggs or egg products—In-state production—Associated commercial egg layer operation compliance with applicable standards.

69.25.107 - Commercial egg layer operations—Requirements.

69.25.110 - Prohibited acts and practices.

69.25.120 - Director to cooperate with other agencies—May conduct examinations.

69.25.130 - Eggs or egg products not intended for use as human food—Identification or denaturing required.

69.25.140 - Records required, access to and copying of.

69.25.150 - Penalties—Liability of employer—Defense.

69.25.155 - Interference with person performing official duties.

69.25.160 - Notice of violation—May take place of prosecution.

69.25.170 - Exemptions permitted by rule of director.

69.25.180 - Limiting entry of eggs and egg products into official plants.

69.25.190 - Embargo of eggs or egg products in violation of this chapter—Time limit—Removal of official marks.

69.25.200 - Embargo—Petition for court order affirming—Removal of embargo or destruction or correction and release—Court costs, fees, administrative expenses—Bond may be required.

69.25.210 - Embargo—Order affirming not required, when.

69.25.220 - Embargo—Consolidation of petitions.

69.25.230 - Embargo—Sampling of article.

69.25.240 - Condemnation—Recovery of damages restricted.

69.25.250 - Assessment—Rate, applicability, time of payment—Reports—Contents, frequency—Exemption.

69.25.260 - Assessment—Prepayment by purchase of egg seals—Permit for printing seal on containers or labels.

69.25.270 - Assessment—Monthly payment—Audit—Failure to pay, penalty.

69.25.280 - Assessment—Use of proceeds.

69.25.290 - Assessment—Exclusions.

69.25.300 - Transfer of moneys in state egg account.

69.25.310 - Containers—Marking required—Obliteration of previous markings required for reuse—Temporary use of another handler's or dealer's permanent number—Penalty.

69.25.320 - Records required, additional—Sales to retailer or food service—Exception—Defense to charged violation—Sale of eggs deteriorated due to storage time—Requirements for storage, display, or transportation.

69.25.900 - Savings.

69.25.910 - Chapter is cumulative and nonexclusive.

69.25.930 - Short title.