Washington Administrative Code

Camelina shall be planted on land on which the previous crop was another kind, or was planted with a foundation or registered class of seed of the same variety.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3), and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 14-20-050, § 16-302-…

(1) Isolation - A field producing any class of Certified seed must be at least 50 feet from any other variety or fields of the same variety that do not meet the varietal purity requirement for certification.(2) Poor stands, poor vigor, lack of uniformity, excess weeds, or conditi…

The following are the seed standards for camelina seed production: Standards permitted in each classPurityFoundationRegisteredCertifiedPure seed (minimum)%98.0098.0098.00Other crop (maximum)%0.100.200.30Inert matter (maximum)%2.002.002.00Weed seed (maximum)%0.050.050.05Objectiona…

(1) The general requirements for seed certification found in WAC 16-302-005 through 16-302-130 of the genetic and crop standards apply to (are basic) all crops, and together with the following specific standards, constitute the certified hemp standards.(2) The genetic and crop st…

"Approved cultivar" means any variety designated as eligible for production by federal or state regulatory authorities."Hemp" (Cannabis sativa L. subsp. sativa) includes varieties of these kinds:(a) Dioecious type: With male and female flowers on separate plants.(b) Monoecious ty…

Land requirements for the production of a hemp seed crop are as follows:(1) Hemp crops for foundation and registered classes must not be grown on land which in any of the preceding three years produced a crop of hemp.(2) Hemp crops for certified classes must not be grown on land …

(1) The area, density, stage of maturity and location of any contaminating pollen source is an important factor in cross pollinations, and therefore must be noted on the seed crop inspection report for consideration in determining certification status. There shall not be any Cann…

(1) Crop inspection:(a) It is the grower's responsibility to ensure that fields are inspected by an authorized inspector at least once prior to swathing or harvesting, except in the case of foundation, registered, and certified monoecious types and unisexual hybrids and foundatio…

Hemp seed standards for each class are as follows: FoundationRegisteredCertifiedPure seed (minimum)98.00%98.00%98.00%Inert matter (maximum)*2.00%2.00%2.00%Weed seed (maximum)0.10%0.10%0.10%Total Other crop (maximum)0.01%0.03%0.08%Other varieties (maximum)0.005%0.01%0.05%Other kin…

The general requirements for seed certification found in WAC 16-302-005 through 16-302-130 of the genetic and crop standards apply to (are basic) all crops, and together with the following specific standards, constitute the certified vegetatively propagated hemp standards.[Statut…

"Clones" are asexually propagated progeny genetically identical to the stock plant."Cuttings" are portions of stems containing leaves which are rooted to produce clones."Micropropagation" is the science of plant multiplication in-vitro."Structure or field" is the production area …

The general planting stock certification standards are further defined to apply specifically to hemp planting stocks. Classes and sources of certified planting stocks are:(1) Breeder plant stock (source seed) is propagation material identified by the breeder, or the breeder's rep…

(1) Mother plant production:(a) All Mother plants are to be inspected by a certifying agency periodically.(b) Inspection of structures and fields will conform to documented and verifiable production standards listed below.(2) Growth facilities and field production:(a) Production …

(1) Grower responsibility: Maintain certification standards.(2) Certifying agency responsibility:(a) The agency will inspect growth facilities and fields and to audit compliance with the grower developed BMPs and their effectiveness.(b) Mother plants are inspected within seven da…

(1) The general requirements for seed certification found in WAC 16-302-005 through 16-302-130 of the genetic and crop standards apply to (are basic) all crops, and together with the following specific standards, constitute the standards for certification of hemp transplants (inc…

"Clones" are asexually propagated progeny genetically identical to the stock plant."Plugs" are young plants raised in small, individual cells, intended for transplanting at another production site."Seedlings" are plants grown from seeds."Transplants" means hemp plants that origin…

(1) Traditional outdoor plant beds (fields) will be inspected at least two times for phenotypic purity, isolation, general physical condition, and appearance of plants.(2) Growth facility produced plants shall be inspected at least two times for varietal labeling, phenotypic puri…

(1) When two or more varieties are being grown in the same greenhouse or traditional outdoor plant bed (field), there must be an eighteen-inch unplanted area between the varieties. The production area, flats, and/or containers for each variety must be clearly labeled in a manner …

All certified transplants offered for sale must be labeled with official certification tags or labels. Each container of transplants must have an agency certification label firmly attached to be sold as certified transplants. Failure to properly label transplants at the time of s…

(1) The general requirements for seed certification found in WAC 16-302-005 through 16-302-130 of the genetic and crop standards apply (and are basic) to all crops, and together with the following specific standards, constitute the certified feminized hemp seed standards.(2) The …

"Approved cultivar" is any variety designated as eligible for production by federal or local regulatory authorities."Dioecious type" means with male and female flowers on separate plants."Feminized hemp seed (FHS)" is the progeny of a dioecious female plant that has been pollinat…

(1) Growth facility must only contain certified hemp production. Multiple FHS varieties may be present but no other hemp plants are allowed except for pollen parent plants that are the pollen source.(2) Growth facility must be free of all plants for a minimum of six weeks prior t…

(1) Crop inspection:(a) It is the grower's responsibility to ensure that growth facility and field inspections are conducted by the authorized inspector at least twice prior to swathing or harvesting.(b) A growth facility or field that is cut, swathed, or harvested prior to crop …

Feminized Hemp Seed StandardsStandards for Each ClassFactorFoundationCertifiedPure seed (minimum)98.00%98.00%Inert matter (maximum)*2.00%2.00%Weed seed (maximum)0.10%0.10%Total other crop (maximum)0.01%0.08%Other varieties (maximum)0.005%0.05%Other kinds (maximum)**0.01%0.07%Germ…

The department certifies, inspects, samples, tests and analyzes agricultural, vegetable or flower seed sold or offered for sale in Washington state. As provided for in this chapter under the authority of chapter 15.49 RCW, the department hereby establishes labeling requirements, …

Definitions for terms used in this chapter may be found in chapters 15.49 RCW and 16-301 WAC unless otherwise provided for in this chapter.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. WSR 01-01-015, § 16-303-010, filed 12/6/00, ef…

(1) Accounts.(a) All billable services provided for under chapter 15.49 RCW are due and payable upon billing by the department. For the convenience of established accounts and in accord with good business practices, the department provides a monthly billing service. Accounts not …

(1) Each person required to obtain a seed labeling permit, pursuant to RCW 15.49.400, of the Washington State Seed Act, must also, pursuant to RCW 15.49.310 and 15.49.370, pay a general seed inspection charge annually to the department in the amount of 28 cents per $100 gross ann…

Each seed labeling registrant must maintain reasonable and necessary records accurately reflecting the gross annual dollar value of agricultural and/or vegetable seed distributed in this state.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.…

(1) Seed testing categories and associated crop kinds for WAC 16-303-200 and 16-303-210 are as follows:CategoryCrop KindAdditional Crops in each Category *11Alfalfa and CloverAlfalfa, Black Medic, Clover, Milkvetch, Sainfoin, Trefoil2BeanBean3BeetBeet4Bentgrass, RedtopBentgrass, …

(1) Seed testing fees are as follows:Category Purity W/ Noxious GERM *1TZSample Processing per request Manual Sample Processing per request 1$76.00$60.00$101.00$8.00$13.002$68.00$60.00$101.00$8.00$13.003 *2$70.00$60.00$101.00$8.00$13.004$153.00$60.00$101.00$8.00$13.005$118.00$70.…

Miscellaneous lab testing fees are as follows:Miscellaneous Lab Fees - Part ACategorySod or quality seed analysis *1Undesirablegrass speciestest, no other purity requestedPaired tests or 400 TZ when required by AOSA (from section 200)Crop or weed exam standard AOSA working amount…

Seed lots for official sampling must be made available to the inspector upon arrival to avoid assessment of additional fees for standby-time. Standby-time when the inspector is on-site while samples are prepared for official sampling will be billed in 15-minute increments at a mi…

(1) Blending fee is not applicable to salvage blends.(2) Blending fees are as follows:Seed OriginFeeWashington origin certified seed$17.00 Application plus cost of tagOut-of-state origin certified seed$17.00 Application plus cost of tag(3) See WAC 16-303-350 for tagging fees.(4) …

Fees for miscellaneous department seed services are as follows:ServiceFeeRush sample (purity started in 48 hours, including phone report if requested at time sample is submitted)$136.00Super rush sample - Purity result completed before the end of the next business day. (Based upo…

ServiceFeeAdditional InformationFederal phytosanitary certificate$70.00Additional hourly fee may apply for consultation and billed at one quarter of the hourly rateState phytosanitary certificate$63.00Additional hourly fee may apply for consultation and billed at one quarter of t…

In addition to fees required by applicable Washington certification rules, the following fees shall apply to all seed tagged O.E.C.D. and is payable by the person requesting O.E.C.D. certificate. The certifying agency may require fees paid in advance:ServiceFeeO.E.C.D. assessment…

(1) Service fee for quality seed tags and tagging shall be $0.25 per cwt.ServiceFeeQuality Sod tag$17.00 Application plus $0.25 cwt and tag feeQuality Timothy tag$17.00 Application plus tag feeQuality Orchardgrass tag$17.00 Application plus tag fee(2) Seed lots which meet the fie…

Seed certification fees apply to seed classes identified in WAC 16-302-015, as follows:(1) Fees apply to both new and renewal applications.(2) Seed certification application due dates are specified in WAC 16-302-050.(3) The applicant for seed certification is responsible for seed…

(1) Seed certification fees for buckwheat, chickpea, field pea, lentil, millet, quinoa, soybean, sorghum and small grains are as follows:(a)Application fee per variety per grower . . . .$100.00(b)Late application fee . . . .$200.00(c)Field inspection fee per acre except millet an…

(1) Seed tagging fees for certification, O.E.C.D., crucifer and specialty tags are as follows:Certified TagsCard stock 4x3: Sod quality, Quality Timothy, Quality Orchard grass, Foundation, Registered, Certified, Experimental, Select, Source Identified$0.03/tagCertified substandar…

Under the authority of chapter 15.140 RCW, the department adopts rules to establish a hemp program in accordance with the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018. These rules include licensing requirements. Licensing is required for persons to produce hemp as provided under this cha…

The following activities are not subject to regulatory sanctions or penalties under this chapter, except for the limitation of THC content under chapter 15.140 RCW:(1) Possessing, transporting, marketing or exchanging legally obtained hemp and hemp products;(2) Growing, producing…

"Acceptable hemp THC level" means the application of the measurement of uncertainty to the reported THC concentration level on a dry weight basis producing a distribution or range that includes 0.3 percent or less."Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018" means sections 7605, 10113,…

(1) An applicant for a hemp producer license must:(a) Provide the information required for a hemp producer license on a form provided by the department that at a minimum includes the following:(i) The name and business address of the applicant;(ii) For corporate applicants, the t…

(1) A person must obtain a hemp producer license prior to planting or growing hemp in this state, including growing hemp seed crop.(2) A licensed producer may sell or exchange hemp produced under the license once the department has issued documentation declaring the hemp to meet …

A hemp processor that processes hemp for commercial use or sale may register with the department if they are a registered business entity in Washington state or a foreign entity compliant with state laws.(1) An applicant for hemp processor registration must provide the informatio…

Licensed producers are required to maintain copies of all records and reports necessary to demonstrate compliance with the program. These records include those that support, document, or verify the information in the forms the licensee submitted to the department. Licensees must …

(1) A hemp producer licensee must notify the department of the source of the hemp seed or clones solely for the purpose of maintaining a record of the sources of seeds and clones being used or having been used for hemp production in this state.(2) The department is not responsibl…

Licensed hemp producers that grow hemp for certain purposes that do not bring plants to their flowering stage, like clones and microgreens, are not required to meet the same sampling and testing requirements as operations that grow flowering hemp, as these immature, nonflowering …