New |
Standards for the production of marijuana |
Brenda Book Organic Program Phone (360) 902-2090 |
August 2017 |
November 2017 |
February 2018 |
Establishes in rule standards for the production of marijuana that would be consistent with the requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Organic Program as provided for in chapter 317, Laws of 2017. |
New |
Marijuana-infused edibles |
Claudia Coles Food Safety and Consumer Services Division Phone (206) 321-1124 |
July 2017 |
January 2018 |
February 2018 |
Establishes in rule processing and licensing endorsement requirements for processors of marijuana-infused edibles; and a penalty schedule for violations as provided for in chapter 138, Laws of 2017. |
16-06 |
Public records |
Elizabeth Mcnagny Administrative Regulations Program Phone (360) 902-1809 |
July 2017 |
Expedited |
September 2017 |
Updates procedures regarding disclosure of electronic records as a result of recent changes to the Public Records Act; adds exemptions to the list of records exempt from public disclosure that are specified in 2017 chapter law. |
16-30 |
Restricted feedlots and restricted holding facilities |
Jodi Jones Animal Services Division Phone (360) 902-1889 |
October 2017 |
November 2017 |
February 2018 |
Removes the certificate of veterinary inspection exemption for category two restricted holding facilities; changes the category two type of holding facility to allow for cattle to feed on grass; removes the no provision for grazing statement; and includes additional audit and notification requirements for category one and category three facilities. |
16-54 |
Animal importation |
Jodi Jones Animal Services Division Phone (360) 902-1889 |
October 2017 |
November 2017 |
February 2018 |
Removes the certificate of veterinary inspection exemption for category two restricted holding facilities. |
16-70 |
Animal disease—Reporting |
Jodi Jones Animal Services Division Phone (360) 902-1889 |
October 2017 |
November 2017 |
February 2018 |
Includes high mortality and uncommon diseases as reportable. |
16-157 |
Organic food standards and certification |
Brenda Book Organic Program Phone (360) 902-2090 |
August 2017 |
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October 2017 |
Eliminates specific mushroom production standard and updates reference to USDA organic regulations. |
16-230 |
Use of chemicals and chemically treated materials in certain counties |
Joel Kangiser Pesticide Management Division Phone (360) 902-2013 |
February 2017 |
August 2017 |
September 2017 |
Updates nozzle/pressure requirements, adds maximum wind speed requirement, and repeals certain outdated requirements. |
16-231 |
Use restricted herbicides |
Joel Kangiser Pesticide Management Division Phone (360) 902-2013 |
February 2017 |
August 2017 |
September 2017 |
Updates nozzle/pressure requirements and repeals certain outdated requirements. |
16-232 |
Use restricted herbicides in certain counties |
Joel Kangiser Pesticide Management Division Phone (360) 902-2013 |
February 2017 |
August 2017 |
September 2017 |
Updates nozzle/pressure requirements and repeals certain outdated requirements. |
16-233 |
Worker protection standards |
Joel Kangiser Pesticide Management Division Phone (360) 902-2013 |
October 2016 |
December 2016 |
December 2017 |
Adopts the recently updated federal Environmental Protection Agency standards. |
16-240 |
WSDA grain inspection program—Definitions, standards, and fees |
Philip Garcia Grain Inspection Program Phone (360) 902-1921 |
April 2017 |
July 2017 |
September 2017 |
Amends the fee structure to address the fund balance being higher than necessary to cover program expenses; adds an inspection-only barge fee; and clarifies language. |
16-250 |
Commercial feed rules |
Claudia Coles Food Safety and Consumer Services Division Phone (206) 321-1124 |
April 2017 |
August 2017 |
September 2017 |
Adopts recent changes to federal regulations and the current Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) official publication regarding feed safety. |
16-252 |
Commercial feed rules—Pet food and specialty pet food |
Claudia Coles Food Safety and Consumer Services Division Phone (206) 321-1124 |
April 2017 |
August 2017 |
September 2017 |
Adopts recent changes to federal regulations and the current AAFCO official publication regarding feed safety. |
16-301 |
General seed regulations (publications adopted) |
Victor Shaul Seed Inspection Program Phone (509) 249-6950 |
May 2017 |
Expedited |
July 2017 |
Adopts the 2016 version of the AOSCA rules and procedures, AOSA [AOSCA] rules for testing, and revisions to the Federal Seed Act. |
16-301 |
General seed regulations (seed arbitration) |
Victor Shaul Seed Inspection Program Phone: (509) 249-6950 |
July 2017 |
September 2017 |
November 2017 |
Amends the rule to reflect recent changes enacted by the legislature regarding dispute resolution between seed buyers and dealers (chapter 33, Laws of 2017). |
16-303 |
Seed assessment, fees for seed services and seed certification |
Victor Shaul Seed Inspection Program Phone (509) 249-6950 |
August 2017 |
October 2017 |
December 2017 |
Amends the fee schedule in order to recover the costs of providing service. |
16-305 |
Industrial hemp research program |
Emily Febles Industrial Hemp Program Phone (509) 249-6950 |
August 2017 |
September 2017 |
November 2017 |
Establishes in rule monetary penalties and other sanctions for violations of statutory or regulatory requirements as provided for in chapter 317, Laws of 2017. |
16-350 |
Registration and certification of fruit tree planting stock |
Cindy Cooper Plant Services Program Phone (360) 902-2062 |
September 2017 |
November 2017 |
December 2017 |
Recognizes the Clean Plant Center Northwest as the primary foundation source, aligns program terminology with the National Clean Plant Network – Fruit Tree State Level Model Regulatory Standard, modifies the eligibility requirements for registered Prunus trees, and clarifies eligibility requirements for imported propagation material. |
16-501 |
WSDA procedures rules—Commodity boards or commissions |
Teresa Norman Phone (360) 902-2043 |
March 2017 |
June 2017 |
August 2017 |
Modifies the method the department uses to calculate the amount of money paid to the department by commodity boards and commissions to recover the cost of providing administrative staff support. |
16-662 |
Weights and measures—National handbooks and retail sale of motor fuel |
Jerry Buendel Weights and Measures Program Phone (360) 902-1856 |
June 2017 |
August 2017 |
September 2017 |
Adopts the 2017 version of multiple NIST handbooks; establishes a civil penalty matrix for violations of chapters 19.94 and 15.80 RCW; and modifies and incorporates sections of chapters 16-663 and 16-674 WAC. |
16-663 |
Service agents—Reporting, test procedures, standards and calibration of weighing and measuring devices |
Jerry Buendel Weights and Measures Program Phone (360) 902-1856 |
June 2017 |
August 2017 |
September 2017 |
Modifies and incorporates relevant sections into chapter 16-662 WAC and repeals chapter. |
16-674 |
Weights and measures—Exemptions, weighmasters and device registration |
Jerry Buendel Weights and Measures Program Phone (360) 902-1856 |
June 2017 |
August 2017 |
September 2017 |
Modifies and incorporates relevant sections into chapter 16-662 WAC and repeals chapter. |