2545 AMH COND CALL 019

HB 2545 - H AMD

By Representative Condotta

   On page 2, line 23, after "(ii)" strike all material through "infestations." on line 28 and insert "Outdoor burning of cultivated orchard trees, whether or not agricultural crops will be replanted on the land, shall be allowed as an ongoing agricultural activity under this section if a local horticultural pest and disease board formed under chapter 15.09 RCW, an extension office agent with Washington State University that has horticultural experience, or an entomologist employed by the department of agriculture, has determined in writing that burning is an appropriate method to prevent or control the spread of horticultural pests or diseases."

EFFECT: States that cultivated orchard trees may only be burned as part of an ongoing agricultural activity if either the Department of Agriculture, a Washington State University extension agent, or a local horticulture pest and disease board determines that burning is an appropriate method for controlling or preventing the spread of pests or diseases.