Title 16 — Title 16 ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK
20 chapters · 350 sections in this title.
RCW 16.67.010 Short title.
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Washington state beef commission act.[ 1969 c 133 s 1.]
RCW 16.67.030 Definitions.
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For the purpose of this chapter:(1) "Commission" means the Washington state beef commission.(2) "Director" means the director of agriculture of the state of Washington or an appointed representative.(3) "Ex officio members" means those advisory members of the commission who do no…
RCW 16.67.035 Legislative declaration—Focus of the beef commission—Regulating beef and beef products—Existing comprehensive scheme—Laws applicable.
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The legislature declares:(1) That the history, economy, culture, and the future of Washington state's agriculture involves the beef industry. It is vital to the economy and to citizens' health that the beef industry continue to progress and thrive. The Washington state beef commi…
RCW 16.67.040 Beef commission created—Generally.
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There is hereby created a Washington state beef commission to be thus known and designated. The commission shall be composed of two beef producers, two dairy (beef) producers, two feeders, one livestock salesyard operator, one meat packer, and the director, who shall be a voting …
RCW 16.67.051 Designation of positions—Terms.
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Commencing on July 1, 1993, the appointive positions on the commission shall be designated as follows: The beef producers shall be designated position one and position six; the dairy (beef) producers shall be designated position two and position seven; the feeders shall be design…
RCW 16.67.060 Director to appoint members—Recommendations by industry.
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The director shall appoint the members of the commission. In making such appointments, the director shall take into consideration recommendations made to him or her by organizations who represent or who are engaged in the same type of production or business as the person recommen…
RCW 16.67.070 Vacancies—Compensation and travel expenses.
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(1) In the event a position on the commission becomes vacant due to resignation, disqualification, death, or for any other reason, the unexpired term of such position shall be filled by the director forthwith.(2) Each member of the commission shall be compensated in accordance wi…
RCW 16.67.080 Commission records as evidence.
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Copies of the proceedings, records, and acts of the commission, when certified by the secretary of the commission and authenticated by the commission seal, shall be admissible in any court as prima facie evidence of the truth of the statements contained therein.[ 1969 c 133 s 7.]
RCW 16.67.090 Powers and duties—Rule making.
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The powers and duties of the commission shall include the following:(1) To administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter, and do all things reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter;(2) To elect a chair and such other officers as it deems advisable;(…
RCW 16.67.091 Commission's plans, programs, and projects—Director's approval required.
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(1) The commission shall develop and submit to the director for approval any plans, programs, and projects concerning the following:(a) The establishment, issuance, effectuation, and administration of appropriate programs or projects for the advertising and promotion of its affec…
RCW 16.67.093 Subpoenas.
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The commission has the power to subpoena witnesses and to issue subpoenas for the production of any books, records, or documents of any kind for the purpose of enforcing this chapter.[ 2002 c 313 s 85.]Notes:Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
RCW 16.67.095 Commission speaks for state—Director's oversight.
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The commission exists primarily for the benefit of the people of the state of Washington and its economy. The legislature hereby charges the commission, with oversight by the director, to speak on behalf of Washington state government with regard to its particular commodities.[ 2…
RCW 16.67.097 Reimbursement for costs.
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(1) The commission shall reimburse the director for necessary costs for services conducted on behalf of the commission under this chapter.(2) The commission may enter into an agreement with the director to administer this chapter or chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2002 c 313 s 86.]Notes:Effe…
RCW 16.67.100 Meetings—Notice.
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The commission shall hold regular meetings, at least quarterly, with the time and date thereof to be fixed by resolution of the commission.The commission shall hold an annual meeting. The proposed budget shall be presented for discussion at the meeting. Notice of the annual meeti…
RCW 16.67.110 Promotional programs, research, rate studies, labeling.
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The commission shall provide for programs designed to support sustainable stewardship of cattle and the environment; increase the consumption of beef; develop more efficient methods for the production, processing, handling and marketing of beef; eliminate transportation rate ineq…
RCW 16.67.120 Levy of assessment—Collections—Federal orders—Commission meetings.
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(1) There is hereby levied an assessment of up to $2.50 per head to be implemented as prescribed in subsection (2) of this section on all Washington cattle sold in this state or elsewhere to be paid by the seller at the time of sale: PROVIDED, That if such sale is accompanied by …
RCW 16.67.122 Additional assessment—National beef promotion and research program—Contingency.
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In addition to the assessment authorized pursuant to RCW 16.67.120, the commission has the authority to collect an additional assessment of fifty cents per head for cattle subject to assessment by federal order for the purpose of providing funds for a national beef promotion and …
RCW 16.67.123 Transfer of cattle by meat packer as sale.
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The transfer of cattle owned by a meat packer from a feed lot to a slaughterhouse for slaughter shall be deemed a sale of such cattle for the purpose of chapter 16.67 RCW. Such packer shall pay directly to the beef commission the same assessment as required of all other cattle ow…
RCW 16.67.130 Assessments personal debt—Delinquent charge—Civil action to collect.
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Any due and payable assessment levied under the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a personal debt of every person so assessed or who otherwise owes the same and shall be due and payable on the fifteenth day of the month following the month the transaction occurred. In t…
RCW 16.67.140 Livestock purchasers to provide list of sellers to commission.
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The commission may adopt regulations requiring the purchasers of livestock subject to the assessments under this chapter, to furnish the commission with the names of persons from whom such livestock was purchased. Refusal or failure to furnish the commission with such a list shal…
RCW 16.67.160 Liability of commission's assets—Immunity of state, commission employees, etc.
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Obligations incurred by the commission and liabilities or claims against the commission shall be enforced only against the assets of the commission in the same manner as if it were a corporation and no liability for the debts or actions of the commission shall exist against eithe…
RCW 16.67.180 Certain records exempt from public disclosure—Exceptions—Actions not prohibited by chapter.
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(1) Under RCW 42.56.380, certain agricultural business records, commission records, and department of agriculture records relating to the commission and producers of agricultural commodities are exempt from public disclosure.(2) Financial and commercial information and records su…
RCW 16.67.190 Funding staff support—Rules.
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The director may provide by rule for a method to fund staff support for all commodity boards or commissions in accordance with RCW 43.23.033 if a position is not directly funded by the legislature and costs related to the specific activity undertaken on behalf of an individual co…
RCW 16.67.195 Costs of implementing RCW 16.67.091.
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The costs incurred by the department associated with the implementation of RCW 16.67.091 shall be paid for by the commission.[ 2003 c 396 s 36.]Notes:Effective date—2003 c 396: See note following RCW 15.66.030.
RCW 16.67.200 Budget—Report to the legislature.
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(1) The budget required in RCW 16.67.090(8) must set forth the complete and detailed financial program of the commission, showing the revenues and expenditures of the commission. The budget must be explanatory, describing how the funding is used to administer and implement the co…
RCW 16.67.210 Scientific research.
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The commission may fund, conduct, or otherwise participate in scientific research related to beef including, without limitation, to improve production, quality, transportation, processing, distribution, and environmental stewardship.[ 2024 c 155 s 2.]
RCW 16.67.220 Assessments—Right to request a refund.
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(1) Of the assessments levied in RCW 16.67.120, a producer or owner of cattle from whom an assessment is collected, except for assessments collected at the first point of sale of green tag calves not subject to the assessment increases provided in RCW 16.67.120(2), has the right …
RCW 16.67.900 Liberal construction—1969 c 133.
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This chapter shall be liberally construed.[ 1969 c 133 s 20.]
RCW 16.67.920 Effective date—1969 c 133.
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This chapter is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect June 1, 1969.[ 1969 c 133 s 21.]