Section 16-561-010. Definitions.

Definition for terms used in this chapter must be interpreted as consistent with the definitions in chapter 15.65 RCW, Washington state agricultural commodity boards.

(1) "Director" means the director of agriculture of the state of Washington or the director's duly appointed representative.

(2) "Department" means the department of agriculture of the state of Washington.

(3) "Act" means the Washington State Agricultural Enabling Act or chapter 15.65 RCW.

(4) "Person" means any individual, firm, corporation, limited liability company, trust, association, partnership, society or any other organization of individuals or any unit or agency of local or state or federal government.

(5) "Affected producer" means any person who produces or stores in the state of Washington raspberries in commercial quantities for fresh market, for processing, or for sale to processors. "To produce" means to act as a producer.

(6) "Commercial quantity" means any raspberries produced or stored in quantities of three tons (6,000 pounds) or more, in any calendar year.

(7) "Handler" means any person who acts as principal or agent or otherwise in processing, selling, marketing, storing, freezing, or distributing raspberries not produced by him or her. Handler does not include a common carrier used to transport an agricultural commodity. "To handle" means to act as a handler.

(8) "Red raspberry commodity board," hereinafter referred to as "board" or "commission" means the commodity board formed under the provisions of WAC 16-561-020.

(9) "Raspberries" means and includes all kinds, varieties, and hybrids of "rubus idaeus" of red color.

(10) "Marketing season" or "fiscal year" means the twelve-month period beginning with January 1 of any year and ending with the last day of December following, both dates being inclusive.

(11) "Producer-handler" means any person who acts both as a producer and as a handler with respect to raspberries. A producer-handler shall be deemed to be a producer with respect to the raspberries which he or she produces and a handler with respect to the raspberries which he or she handles, including those produced by himself or herself.

(12) "Affected area" means that portion of the state of Washington located west of the summit of the Cascade Mountains.

(13) "Sell" includes offer for sale, expose for sale, have in possession for sale, exchange, barter, or trade.

(14) "Affected unit" means one pound net of raspberries.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.65 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 14-03-007, § 16-561-010, filed 1/6/14, effective 2/6/14. Statutory Authority: Chapter 15.65 RCW. WSR 86-13-012 (Order 1888), § 16-561-010, filed 6/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.65.180. WSR 83-24-028 (Order 1809), § 16-561-010, filed 12/1/83; Order 1478, § 16-561-010, filed 7/29/76.]

Chapters 15.65 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 14-03-007, § 16-561-010, filed 1/6/14, effective 2/6/14. Statutory Authority: Chapter 15.65 RCW. WSR 86-13-012 (Order 1888), § 16-561-010, filed 6/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.65.180. WSR 83-24-028 (Order 1809), § 16-561-010, filed 12/1/83; Order 1478, § 16-561-010, filed 7/29/76.

Rules

16-561-020,