2299-S AMS AG S4937.2

SHB 2299 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Agriculture

ADOPTED 03/11/2004

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 16.57 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The director may adopt rules:

(a) To support the agriculture industry in meeting federal requirements for the country-of-origin labeling of meat. Any requirements established under this subsection for country of origin labeling purposes shall be substantially consistent with and shall not exceed the requirements established by the United States department of agriculture; and

(b) In consultation with the livestock identification advisory board under RCW 16.57.015, to implement federal requirements for animal identification needed to trace the source of livestock for disease control and response purposes.

(2) The director may cooperate with and enter into agreements with other states and agencies of federal government to carry out such systems and to promote consistency of regulation."

SHB 2299 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Agriculture

ADOPTED 03/11/2004

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "systems;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and adding a new section to chapter 16.57 RCW."

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