HB 1754-S.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Declares that chapter 16.49 RCW does not apply to the slaughter and preparation of one thousand or fewer pastured chickens in a calendar year by the agricultural producer of the chickens for the sale of whole raw chickens by the producer directly to the ultimate consumer at the producer's farm.

Provides that a special, temporary permit issued by the department under this section is required for the slaughter and preparation of one thousand or fewer pastured chickens in a calendar year by the agricultural producer of the chickens for the sale of whole raw chickens by the producer directly to the ultimate consumer at the producer's farm, and for such sale. Such activities shall not be conducted without the permit. However, if the activities are conducted under such a permit, the activities are exempted from any other licensing requirements of this chapter.

Provides that the department must adopt by rule requirements for a special, temporary permit for the activities described in this act. The requirements must be generally patterned after those established by WAC 246-215-190 as it exists on the effective date of this act for temporary food service establishments, but must be tailored specifically to these slaughter, preparation, and sale activities. The requirements must include, but are not limited to, those for: Cooling procedures, when applicable; sanitary facilities, equipment, and utensils; clean water; washing and other hygienic practices; and waste and wastewater disposal.

Directs the department to conduct such inspections of the activities permitted under this act as are reasonably necessary to ensure compliance with permit requirements.