HB 2290 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Creates the fruit and vegetable inspection account in the custody of the state treasurer.  All fees collected under this chapter must be deposited into the account.  Expenditures from the  account may be used for implementation and enforcement of this chapter or other legislatively authorized activity.  The director of agriculture may authorize expenditures from the account.  The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.

     Requires the director to establish and maintain accounts within the fruit and vegetable inspection account for each district established under RCW 15.17.230.