HB 2457-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

      Revises restrictions on agricultural nuisances pursuant to RCW 7.48.305.

VETO MESSAGE ON HB 2457-S

                        April 1, 1992

To the Honorable, the House

  of Representatives of the

  State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I am returning herewith, without my approval as to section 2, Substitute House Bill No. 2457 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to agricultural nuisances."

      Substitute House Bill No. 2457 clarifies that a normal agricultural practice does not constitute a nuisance.  Section 2 exempts vehicles hauling live farm animals from laws requiring loads to be secure while those vehicles are crossing certain ferries.  This section is aimed at allowing the continued transport of livestock across the Keller Ferry on Lake Roosevelt without regard to animal waste which falls from transport vehicles.

      It is my understanding that the Department of Transportation has given assurances to livestock transporters that the use of the Keller Ferry will not be denied to vehicles hauling live farm animals.  As a result, section 2 is unnecessary.  I urge continued cooperation between the Department of Transportation and affected parties to address any concerns about the use of the Keller Ferry.

      For the reason stated above, I have vetoed section 2 of Substitute House Bill No. 2457.

      With the exception of section 2, I have approved Substitute House Bill No. 2457.

                        Respectfully submitted,

                        Booth Gardner

                        Governor