FINAL BILL REPORT
SHB 1886
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C 45 L 13
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Concerning the recoverable costs of the department of agriculture under chapter 16.36 RCW.
Sponsors: House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representatives Chandler and Haigh).
House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
Background:
The Department of Agriculture is permitted to collect money to recover the reasonable costs of purchasing, printing, and distributing official individual identification devices or methods, regulatory forms, and other supplies pertaining to the inspection, transport, and health of animals.
The funds recovered must be deposited in the Animal Disease Traceability Account and may be used to carry out animal disease traceability activities for cattle and to compensate data and fee collection costs.
Summary:
The Department of Agriculture is permitted to recover costs for data entry and processing related to animal health documents that facilitate disease control and traceability. All related funds must be deposited into the Animal Disease Traceability Account.
Votes on Final Passage:
House | 97 | 0 | |
Senate | 47 | 0 |
Effective: | July 28, 2013 |