1562-S3 AMH BUYS HATF 176

3SHB 1562 - H AMD 816

By Representative Buys

WITHDRAWN 02/14/2018

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    (f) To examine ways in which state and local laws, regulations, fees, and taxes may pose obstacles to the siting, creation, and successful operation of the farms and retail outlets that reduce food insecurity in Washington by producing and marketing fresh, local Washington produce.  The laws, regulations, fees, and taxes to be examined by the food policy forum include, but are not limited to:

    (i) the growth management act, chapter 36.70A RCW, and regulations, comprehensive plans, development regulations, and impact fees adopted pursuant to the growth management act;

    (ii) the state environmental policy act, chapter 43.21C RCW, and regulations adopted pursuant to the state environmental policy act;

    (iii) the shoreline management act, chapter 90.58 RCW, and regulations adopted pursuant to the shoreline management act;

    (iv) state and local minimum wage laws;

    (v) local beverage taxes; and

    (vi) federal, state, or local efforts to impose a tax on carbon emissions"

EFFECT:   Adds, to the list of goals that the Washington Food Policy Forum is established to advance, the goal of examining ways in which state and local laws, regulations, fees, and taxes may pose obstacles to the siting, creation, and successful operation of farms and retail outlets that grow and market Washington produce.

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