Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 15.44 RCW
DAIRY PRODUCTS COMMISSION
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Sections
15.44.010Definitions.
15.44.015Regulating dairy productsCommission createdExisting comprehensive schemeLaws applicable.
15.44.020Commission composition.
15.44.021Director appoints membersNominationsAdvisory vote.
15.44.022Transition to defined districts and areas.
15.44.023Associations with same objectiveDual membershipContracting.
15.44.027Appointment of producer memberCommission's authorityReasonably equal producer representation.
15.44.030Member qualifications.
15.44.032TermsVacancies.
15.44.033Nomination and appointment procedure.
15.44.035Producer listsEach producer responsible for accuracyUse of lists.
15.44.038QuorumCompensationTravel expenses.
15.44.040Copies of records as evidence.
15.44.050ManagerSecretary-treasurerTreasurer's bond.
15.44.055MembersRemoval from commissionProcess.
15.44.060Powers and duties.
15.44.061Commission's plans, programs, and projectsDirector's approval required.
15.44.062Commission speaks for stateDirector's oversight.
15.44.063Reimbursement for costs.
15.44.065Commission may establish foundations.
15.44.070Rules or orders to be filed and publishedRule-making exemptions.
15.44.080Assessments on milk and creamAmountsIncreasesProducer referendum.
15.44.085Assessments on class I or class II milk.
15.44.087Class I and class II milk defined.
15.44.090Collection of assessmentsLien.
15.44.100Records of dealers, shippersPreservationInspection.
15.44.110Reports of dealers and shippers to commissionSubpoenas.
15.44.130Research, advertising, educational campaignIncrease or decrease of assessmentsProcedure.
15.44.133Promotional hosting expendituresRules.
15.44.140Authority to inspect premises and recordsSubpoenas.
15.44.150Action against commission enforced as if a corporationLiabilityLimitations.
15.44.160Enforcement of chapter.
15.44.170Penalty.
15.44.180Jurisdiction of courts.
15.44.185Certain records exempt from public disclosureExceptionsActions not prohibited by chapter.
15.44.190Funding staff supportRules.
15.44.195Costs of implementing RCW 15.44.061.
15.44.910Liberal construction.
NOTES:
General obligation bonds: Chapter 43.99I RCW.