Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 69.25 RCW
WASHINGTON WHOLESOME EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS ACT
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69.25.010Legislative finding.
69.25.020Definitions.
69.25.030PurposeCertain federal rules adopted by referenceHearing, notice by directorAdoption of rules by director.
69.25.040Application of administrative procedure act.
69.25.050Egg handler's or dealer's license and numberBranch licenseApplication, fee, posting required, procedure.
69.25.060Egg handler's or dealer's licenseLate renewal fee.
69.25.065Egg handler's or dealer's licenseRenewal applicationsCommercial egg layer operation requirementsProof.
69.25.070Egg handler's or dealer's licenseDenial, suspension, revocation, or conditional issuance.
69.25.080Continuous inspection at processing plantsExemptionsCondemnation and destruction of adulterated eggs and egg productsReprocessingAppealInspections of egg handlers.
69.25.090Sanitary operation of official plantsInspection refused if requirements not met.
69.25.100Egg productsPasteurizationLabeling requirementsFalse or misleading labels or containersDirector may order use of withheldHearing, determination, and appeal.
69.25.103Eggs or egg productsIn-state productionAssociated commercial egg layer operation compliance with applicable standards.
69.25.107Commercial egg layer operationsRequirements.
69.25.110Prohibited acts and practices.
69.25.120Director to cooperate with other agenciesMay conduct examinations.
69.25.130Eggs or egg products not intended for use as human foodIdentification or denaturing required.
69.25.140Records required, access to and copying of.
69.25.150PenaltiesLiability of employerDefense.
69.25.155Interference with person performing official duties.
69.25.160Notice of violationMay take place of prosecution.
69.25.170Exemptions permitted by rule of director.
69.25.180Limiting entry of eggs and egg products into official plants.
69.25.190Embargo of eggs or egg products in violation of this chapterTime limitRemoval of official marks.
69.25.200EmbargoPetition for court order affirmingRemoval of embargo or destruction or correction and releaseCourt costs, fees, administrative expensesBond may be required.
69.25.210EmbargoOrder affirming not required, when.
69.25.220EmbargoConsolidation of petitions.
69.25.230EmbargoSampling of article.
69.25.240CondemnationRecovery of damages restricted.
69.25.250AssessmentRate, applicability, time of paymentReportsContents, frequencyExemption.
69.25.260AssessmentPrepayment by purchase of egg sealsPermit for printing seal on containers or labels.
69.25.270AssessmentMonthly paymentAuditFailure to pay, penalty.
69.25.280AssessmentUse of proceeds.
69.25.290AssessmentExclusions.
69.25.300Transfer of moneys in state egg account.
69.25.310ContainersMarking requiredObliteration of previous markings required for reuseTemporary use of another handler's or dealer's permanent numberPenalty.
69.25.320Records required, additionalSales to retailer or food serviceExceptionDefense to charged violationSale of eggs deteriorated due to storage timeRequirements for storage, display, or transportation.
69.25.900Savings.
69.25.910Chapter is cumulative and nonexclusive.
69.25.930Short title.