Washington state adopts the following grades and standards:
(1) The grades and standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture from August 1, 1984, and as subsequently amended, that apply to all grains and commodities regulated by this chapter.
(2) The procedures to sample, grade, test and weigh grains and commodities, established by the regulations and instructions under the United States Grain Standards Act and the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, and as subsequently amended.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
15.17.050, 2012 2nd sp.s. c 7, and chapter
34.05 RCW. WSR 12-21-064, § 16-240-032, filed 10/17/12, effective 11/17/12. Statutory Authority: 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 309(2); RCW
22.09.790, chapter
34.05 RCW and The United States Department of Agriculture has oversight of fees charged under the Federal Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. WSR 05-11-058, § 16-240-032, filed 5/17/05, effective 6/17/05.]