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RCW 49.17.010 Purpose.
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The legislature finds that personal injuries and illnesses arising out of conditions of employment impose a substantial burden upon employers and employees in terms of lost production, wage loss, medical expenses, and payment of benefits under the industrial insurance act. Theref…
RCW 49.17.020 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1)(a) "Agriculture" means farming and includes, but is not limited to: (i) The cultivation and tillage of the soil; (ii) Dairying; (iii) The production, cultivation, grow…
RCW 49.17.022 Legislative findings and intent—Definition of agriculture.
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The legislature finds that the state's farms are diverse in their nature and the owners, managers, and their employees continually find new ways to plant, raise, harvest, process, store, market, and distribute their products. The legislature further finds that the department of l…
RCW 49.17.030 Application of chapter—Fees and charges.
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This chapter shall apply with respect to employment performed in any workplace within the state. The department of labor and industries shall provide by rule for a schedule of fees and charges to be paid by each employer subject to this chapter who is not subject to or obtaining …