6703-S AMS RASM S4252.1

SSB 6703 - S AMD 530

By Senators Rasmussen and Hochstatter

                                                  ADOPTED 02/14/02

    Beginning on page 2, line 20, strike all of section 2 and insert the following:

    "Sec. 2.  RCW 60.13.040 and 2001 c 32 s 6 are each amended to read as follows:

    (1) A producer or commercial fisherman claiming a processor or preparer lien may file a statement evidencing the lien with the department of licensing after payment from the processor, conditioner, or preparer to the producer or fisherman is due and remains unpaid.  For purposes of this subsection and RCW 60.13.050, payment is due on the date specified in the contract, or if not specified, then within thirty days from time of delivery.

    (2) The statement shall be in a record, authenticated by the producer or fisherman, and shall contain in substance the following information:

    (a) A true statement or a reasonable estimate of the amount demanded after deducting all credits and offsets;

    (b) The name of the processor, conditioner, or preparer who received the agricultural product or fish to be charged with the lien;

    (c) A description sufficient to identify the agricultural product or fish to be charged with the lien;

    (d) A statement that the amount claimed is a true and bona fide existing debt as of the date of the filing of the notice evidencing the lien;

    (e) The date on which payment was due for the agricultural product or fish to be charged with the lien; and

    (f) The department of licensing may by rule prescribe standard filing forms, fees, and uniform procedures for filing with, and obtaining information from, filing officers."

SSB 6703 - S AMD 530

By Senators Rasmussen and Hochstatter

                                                  ADOPTED 02/14/02

    On page 1, at the beginning of line 2 of the title, strike "60.13.050" and insert "60.13.040"

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