Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.010
Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Washington state beef commission act.
Revised Code of Washington Chapter 16.67 — Washington State Beef Commission
Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 16.67 · 29 active provisions
Provisions
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.030
Definitions
For the purpose of this chapter:(1) "Commission" means the Washington state beef commission.(2) "Director" means the director of agriculture of the state of Washington or an appointed representative.(3) "Ex officio members" means those advisory members of the commission who do not have a vote.(4) "Department" means the…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.035
Legislative declaration—Focus of the beef commission—Regulating beef and beef products—Existing comprehensive scheme—Laws applicable
The legislature declares:(1) That the history, economy, culture, and the future of Washington state's agriculture involves the beef industry. It is vital to the economy and to citizens' health that the beef industry continue to progress and thrive. The Washington state beef commission is part of an existing comprehensi…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.040
Beef commission created—Generally
There is hereby created a Washington state beef commission to be thus known and designated. The commission shall be composed of two beef producers, two dairy (beef) producers, two feeders, one livestock salesyard operator, one meat packer, and the director, who shall be a voting member. If an otherwise voting member is…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.051
Designation of positions—Terms
Commencing on July 1, 1993, the appointive positions on the commission shall be designated as follows: The beef producers shall be designated position one and position six; the dairy (beef) producers shall be designated position two and position seven; the feeders shall be designated position three and position eight;…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.060
Director to appoint members—Recommendations by industry
The director shall appoint the members of the commission. In making such appointments, the director shall take into consideration recommendations made to him or her by organizations who represent or who are engaged in the same type of production or business as the person recommended for appointment as a member of the c…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.070
Vacancies—Compensation and travel expenses
(1) In the event a position on the commission becomes vacant due to resignation, disqualification, death, or for any other reason, the unexpired term of such position shall be filled by the director forthwith.(2) Each member of the commission shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.230.(3) Each member or empl…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.080
Commission records as evidence
Copies of the proceedings, records, and acts of the commission, when certified by the secretary of the commission and authenticated by the commission seal, shall be admissible in any court as prima facie evidence of the truth of the statements contained therein.
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.090
Powers and duties—Rule making
The powers and duties of the commission shall include the following:(1) To administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter, and do all things reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter;(2) To elect a chair and such other officers as it deems advisable;(3) To employ and discharge at its discre…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.091
Commission's plans, programs, and projects—Director's approval required
(1) The commission shall develop and submit to the director for approval any plans, programs, and projects concerning the following:(a) The establishment, issuance, effectuation, and administration of appropriate programs or projects for the advertising and promotion of its affected commodities;(b) The establishment, e…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.093
Subpoenas
The commission has the power to subpoena witnesses and to issue subpoenas for the production of any books, records, or documents of any kind for the purpose of enforcing this chapter.
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.095
Commission speaks for state—Director's oversight
The commission exists primarily for the benefit of the people of the state of Washington and its economy. The legislature hereby charges the commission, with oversight by the director, to speak on behalf of Washington state government with regard to its particular commodities.
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.097
Reimbursement for costs
(1) The commission shall reimburse the director for necessary costs for services conducted on behalf of the commission under this chapter.(2) The commission may enter into an agreement with the director to administer this chapter or chapter 34.05 RCW.
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.100
Meetings—Notice
The commission shall hold regular meetings, at least quarterly, with the time and date thereof to be fixed by resolution of the commission.The commission shall hold an annual meeting. The proposed budget shall be presented for discussion at the meeting. Notice of the annual meeting shall be given by the commission at l…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.110
Promotional programs, research, rate studies, labeling
The commission shall provide for programs designed to support sustainable stewardship of cattle and the environment; increase the consumption of beef; develop more efficient methods for the production, processing, handling and marketing of beef; eliminate transportation rate inequalities on feed grains and supplements…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.120
Levy of assessment—Collections—Federal orders—Commission meetings
(1) There is hereby levied an assessment of up to $2.50 per head to be implemented as prescribed in subsection (2) of this section on all Washington cattle sold in this state or elsewhere to be paid by the seller at the time of sale: PROVIDED, That if such sale is accompanied by a brand inspection by the department suc…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.122
Additional assessment—National beef promotion and research program—Contingency
In addition to the assessment authorized pursuant to RCW 16.67.120, the commission has the authority to collect an additional assessment of fifty cents per head for cattle subject to assessment by federal order for the purpose of providing funds for a national beef promotion and research program. The manner in which th…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.123
Transfer of cattle by meat packer as sale
The transfer of cattle owned by a meat packer from a feed lot to a slaughterhouse for slaughter shall be deemed a sale of such cattle for the purpose of chapter 16.67 RCW. Such packer shall pay directly to the beef commission the same assessment as required of all other cattle owners selling cattle.
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.130
Assessments personal debt—Delinquent charge—Civil action to collect
Any due and payable assessment levied under the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a personal debt of every person so assessed or who otherwise owes the same and shall be due and payable on the fifteenth day of the month following the month the transaction occurred. In the event any such person fails to pay th…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.140
Livestock purchasers to provide list of sellers to commission
The commission may adopt regulations requiring the purchasers of livestock subject to the assessments under this chapter, to furnish the commission with the names of persons from whom such livestock was purchased. Refusal or failure to furnish the commission with such a list shall constitute a misdemeanor.
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.160
Liability of commission's assets—Immunity of state, commission employees, etc
Obligations incurred by the commission and liabilities or claims against the commission shall be enforced only against the assets of the commission in the same manner as if it were a corporation and no liability for the debts or actions of the commission shall exist against either the state of Washington or any subdivi…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.180
Certain records exempt from public disclosure—Exceptions—Actions not prohibited by chapter
(1) Under RCW 42.56.380, certain agricultural business records, commission records, and department of agriculture records relating to the commission and producers of agricultural commodities are exempt from public disclosure.(2) Financial and commercial information and records submitted to either the department or the…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.190
Funding staff support—Rules
The director may provide by rule for a method to fund staff support for all commodity boards or commissions in accordance with RCW 43.23.033 if a position is not directly funded by the legislature and costs related to the specific activity undertaken on behalf of an individual commodity board or commission. The commiss…
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.195
Costs of implementing RCW 16.67.091
The costs incurred by the department associated with the implementation of RCW 16.67.091 shall be paid for by the commission.
Wash. Rev. Code § 16.67.200
Budget—Report to the legislature
(1) The budget required in RCW 16.67.090(8) must set forth the complete and detailed financial program of the commission, showing the revenues and expenditures of the commission. The budget must be explanatory, describing how the funding is used to administer and implement the commission's programs and priorities, and…
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