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RCW 15.86.010 Purpose.
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The legislature recognizes a public benefit in: (1) Establishing standards governing the labeling and advertising of agricultural products and commodities as organic products or transitional products; (2) Providing certification under the national organic program for agricultural…
RCW 15.86.020 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Certification" or "certified" means a determination documented by a certificate of organic operation made by a certifying agent that a production or handling operatio…
RCW 15.86.030 Marketing of organic products—Standards—Restrictions—Evaluations to verify compliance.
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(1) To be labeled, sold, or represented as an organic product, a product must be produced under standards established in this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. A producer, processor, or handler shall not represent, sell, or offer for sale any agricultural product…
RCW 15.86.060 Rules—National organic program—Violations—Penalties.
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(1) The director shall adopt rules, in conformity with chapter 34.05 RCW, as the director believes are appropriate for the adoption of the national organic program and for the proper administration of this chapter. (2)(a) The director shall issue orders to producers, processors, …