SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6576

BYSenator Metcalf

Making changes regarding harvesting of wild mushrooms.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 29, 1990

Majority Report:     Do pass.

     Signed by Senators Metcalf, Chairman; Amondson, Vice Chairman; Barr, Benitz, DeJarnatt, Kreidler, Owen, Patterson, Sutherland.

Senate Staff:Vic Moon (786-7469)

                February 9, 1990

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 8, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Agriculture administers the Wild Mushroom Harvesting Program for the state of Washington.  Administration has proved difficult because the word "processor" rather than the word "dealer" is used.  The wild mushroom buyers do not process the product in any way but act in a dealer capacity.

SUMMARY:

The term "processor" is eliminated from the statute and the word "dealer" is put in its place.  The definitions of "mushroom buyer," "mushroom dealer" and "mushroom harvester" are clarified.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:   none

Fiscal Note:    none requested

Senate Committee - Testified:   Ralph Hayford, Recreational Mushroom Harvesters (pro); Mike Willis, Department of Agriculture (pro)