(1) For initial authorization to produce CIEs, a person must obtain a CIE endorsement as provided under RCW
69.07.200 and WAC
16-131-040.
(2) A CIE processor must comply with all laws to which other food processors are subject including, but not limited to, chapter
69.07 RCW, Washington Food Processing Act, chapter
16-165 WAC, Food inspection, and chapter
16-167 WAC, Intrastate commerce in foods.
(3) A CIE processor in good standing may renew an endorsement through the department of revenue as provided in RCW
69.07.200.
(4) A person must hold a CIE endorsement and obtain the department's approval of each CIE as provided in WAC
16-131-050 before offering the CIE for sale.
(5) All communication in connection with CIEs from an applicant or endorsement holder to the department must reference the applicant or endorsement holder's WSLCB license number and the name under which the WSLCB license is held.
(6) A CIE endorsement is valid for only one location.
(7) CIE processing facilities must comply with all applicable state, county, and municipal laws and ordinances that apply to conducting business in the CIE processing facility location.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
69.07.020 and 2022 c 16. WSR 24-01-035, § 16-131-030, filed 12/11/23, effective 1/11/24. Statutory Authority: RCW
69.07.020,
69.07.200, and chapter
34.05 RCW. WSR 18-05-010, § 16-131-030, filed 2/8/18, effective 4/1/18.]