SB 5540 - DIGEST

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Provides that fees established under chapter 15.49 RCW pertaining to laboratory testing and seed certification may be increased by the department by rule during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, in excess of the fiscal growth factor as determined under chapter 43.135 RCW.

Declares that this act is null and void if any of the moneys from any source that have been deposited in the agricultural local fund are transferred to the general fund or authorized to be transferred to the general fund by legislation enacted after January 1, 2003, and before July 1, 2003.