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RCW 15.83.005 Intent.
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Agricultural products are produced by many individual farmers and ranchers located throughout the state. The efficient production and marketing of agricultural products by farmers, ranchers, and handlers is of vital concern to the welfare and general economy of the state. It is t…
RCW 15.83.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Accredited association of producers" means an association of producers which is accredited by the director to be the exclusive negotiation agent for all producer memb…
RCW 15.83.020 Negotiating agents—Association of producers—Accreditation.
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(1) An association of producers may file an application with the director: (a) Requesting accreditation to serve as the exclusive negotiating agent on behalf of its producer members who are within a proposed negotiating unit with respect to any qualified commodity; (b) Describing…
RCW 15.83.030 Unlawful practices of handlers.
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It shall be unlawful for any handler to engage, or permit any employee or agent to engage, in the following practices: (1) To refuse to negotiate with an association of producers accredited under RCW 15.83.020 with respect to any qualified commodity: PROVIDED, That the obligation…