49 chapters · 1,005 sections in this title.
RCW 15.62.010 Purpose and findings.
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The purpose of this chapter is to advance the public welfare and education and to promote the interest, products, services, and stabilization of Washington's honey bee industry. The legislature finds that: (1) Increasing the consumption of products of the honey bee industry and p…
RCW 15.62.020 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Affected person" means an apiarist, manufacturer, processor, first handler, broker, or volunteer who shall pay to the commission the minimum assessments required in …
RCW 15.62.030 Commission established by referendum.
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The Washington state honey bee commission shall be established following approval of a referendum by a majority of the affected apiarists and brokers, as set forth in RCW 15.62.140(4) for assessment increases. [ 1989 c 5 s 3.]
RCW 15.62.040 Powers and duties of commission.
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The commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To elect a chairperson and other officers as it deems advisable; (2) To promulgate rules and regulations under the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, and RCW 15.04.200 as necessary to effectuate the purp…