Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 15.92 · 13 active provisions
The legislature finds that public concerns are increasing about the need for significant efforts to develop sustainable systems in agriculture. The sustainable systems would address many anxieties, including the erosion of agricultural lands, the protection and wise utilization of natural resources, and the safety of f…
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Agricultural commodity" means any distinctive type of agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, floricultural, vegetable, or animal product, including but not limited to, products qualifying as organic pro…
A center for sustaining agriculture and natural resources is established at Washington State University. The center shall provide statewide leadership in research, extension, and resident instruction programs to sustain agriculture and natural resources.
The center is to work cooperatively with the University of Washington to maximize the use of financial resources in addressing forestry issues. The center's primary activities include but are not limited to:(1) Research programs which focus on developing possible alternative production and marketing systems through:(a)…
The center is managed by an administrator. The administrator shall hold a joint appointment as an assistant director in the Washington State University agricultural research center and cooperative extension.(1) A committee shall advise the administrator. The dean of the Washington State University college of agricultur…
A food and environmental quality laboratory operated by Washington State University is established in the Tri-Cities area to conduct pesticide residue studies concerning fresh and processed foods, in the environment, and for human and animal safety. The laboratory shall cooperate with public and private laboratories in…
The responsibilities of the laboratory shall include:(1) Evaluating regional requirements for minor crop registration through the federal IR-4 program;(2) Providing a program for tracking the availability of effective pesticides for minor crops, minor uses, and emergency uses in this state;(3) Conducting studies on the…
The laboratory is advised by a board appointed by the dean of the Washington State University college of agriculture and home economics. The dean shall cooperate with appropriate officials in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon in selecting board members.(1) The board shall consist of one representative from each of the foll…
The center for sustaining agriculture and natural resources at Washington State University shall prepare and present an annual report to the appropriate legislative committees. The report shall include the center's priorities to find alternatives to the use of agricultural chemicals that pose human and environmental ri…
(1) A commission on integrated pest management is established. The commission shall be composed of 12 voting members appointed by the director as follows:(a) Eight members from the following segments of the state's agricultural industry as nominated by a statewide private agricultural association or agricultural commod…
(1) This subsection applies to the use of state appropriations made to or legislatively intended for the commission on integrated pest management and to any other moneys appropriated by the state and received by the commission on integrated pest management:(a) The moneys may not be expended without the express approval…
The commission on integrated pest management shall:(1) Provide guidance to the food and environmental quality laboratory established in RCW 15.92.050 regarding the laboratory's studies, investigations, and evaluations concerning the registration of pesticides for use in this state for minor crops and minor uses and con…
The commission on integrated pest management, and Washington State University on behalf of the commission, may receive such gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources as may be used from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the commission and expend the same or any income th…