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.
69.25.030Purpose—Certain federal rules adopted by reference—Hearing, notice by director—Adoption of rules by director.
69.25.040Application of administrative procedure act.
69.25.050Egg handler's or dealer's license and number—Branch license—Application, fee, posting required, procedure.
69.25.060Egg handler's or dealer's license—Late renewal fee.
69.25.065Egg handler's or dealer's license—Renewal applications—Commercial egg layer operation requirements—Proof.
69.25.070Egg handler's or dealer's license—Denial, suspension, revocation, or conditional issuance.
69.25.080Continuous inspection at processing plants—Exemptions—Condemnation and destruction of adulterated eggs and egg products—Reprocessing—Appeal—Inspections of egg handlers.
69.25.090Sanitary operation of official plants—Inspection refused if requirements not met.
69.25.100Egg products—Pasteurization—Labeling requirements—False or misleading labels or containers—Director may order use of withheld—Hearing, determination, and appeal.
69.25.103Eggs or egg products—In-state production—Associated commercial egg layer operation compliance with applicable standards.
69.25.107Commercial egg layer operations—Requirements.
69.25.110Prohibited acts and practices.
69.25.120Director to cooperate with other agencies—May conduct examinations.
69.25.130Eggs or egg products not intended for use as human food—Identification or denaturing required.
69.25.140Records required, access to and copying of.
69.25.150Penalties—Liability of employer—Defense.
69.25.155Interference with person performing official duties.
69.25.160Notice of violation—May 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 chapter—Time limit—Removal of official marks.
69.25.200Embargo—Petition for court order affirming—Removal of embargo or destruction or correction and release—Court costs, fees, administrative expenses—Bond may be required.
69.25.210Embargo—Order affirming not required, when.
69.25.220Embargo—Consolidation of petitions.
69.25.230Embargo—Sampling of article.
69.25.240Condemnation—Recovery of damages restricted.
69.25.250Assessment—Rate, applicability, time of payment—Reports—Contents, frequency—Exemption.
69.25.260Assessment—Prepayment by purchase of egg seals—Permit for printing seal on containers or labels.
69.25.270Assessment—Monthly payment—Audit—Failure to pay, penalty.
69.25.280Assessment—Use of proceeds.
69.25.290Assessment—Exclusions.
69.25.300Transfer of moneys in state egg account.
69.25.310Containers—Marking required—Obliteration of previous markings required for reuse—Temporary use of another handler's or dealer's permanent number—Penalty.
69.25.320Records required, additional—Sales to retailer or food service—Exception—Defense to charged violation—Sale of eggs deteriorated due to storage time—Requirements for storage, display, or transportation.
69.25.900Savings.
69.25.910Chapter is cumulative and nonexclusive.
69.25.930Short title.