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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 16. Agriculture, Department of (See Titles 24, 60, and 142) |
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Chapter 16-218. Hops—Certification analyses—Fees. |
Section 16-218-015. What fees does the department charge for the certification of hops?
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- (1) Based upon standards established by the Federal Grain Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Washington state department of agriculture's (department) fees for the certification of hops are:(2)(a) Before official sampling of baled hops takes place, each and every bale in a lot of hops must be readily accessible so that:(i) Each bale can be properly stenciled; and(ii) Samples can be drawn from the bales selected by the inspector.(b) Official samples drawn from baled hops must be brought back to the laboratory by the inspector for grading analysis.(3) The department may perform official lot inspection and/or certification of hops packaged by alternative methods (e.g., hops not baled prior to processing) subject to conditions specified in a written agreement between the department and the person(s) requesting the service.(4)(a) Submitted samples provided by a grower or dealer for grading analysis must be representative of the lot(s) and the hop material.(b) Submitted samples are delivered to the laboratory.