SB 5005-S - DIGEST
(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 3/10/2009)

Requires the department of agriculture to: (1) Administer a program to certify and market beef cattle from Washington as either Washington-certified natural beef cattle or Washington-certified natural grass-fed beef cattle; and

(2) Include promotion of beef from Washington-certified natural beef cattle and Washington-certified natural grass-fed beef cattle in its agricultural product marketing programs.

Authorizes the director of the department of agriculture to enter at reasonable times as determined by the director and inspect any facility and any records required under the act.

Prescribes penalties.