15.130.100 – Federal law reference.

RCW 15.130.100 Federal law reference. (1) All references to a federal statute in this chapter mean the statute and its implementing regulations existing on June 7, 2018, or the date of such subsequent version as the department may adopt by rule. (2) Where the referenced federal statute refers to the “secretary,” the meaning for the […]

15.130.110 – Definitions.

RCW 15.130.110 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Advertisement” means all representations, other than by labeling, that directly or indirectly induce, or are likely to induce, the purchase of food. (2) “Carrier” means a person who undertakes the professional conveyance of food. (3) “Color […]

15.130.120 – Department’s general powers.

RCW 15.130.120 Department’s general powers. (1) The department must do all acts and things necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter. (2) The department must adopt rules as necessary to implement the purpose and provisions of this chapter. (a) To the extent feasible, the rules must promote uniformity with the federal […]

15.130.130 – Administrative procedure act.

RCW 15.130.130 Administrative procedure act. Chapter 34.05 RCW governs the administration of this chapter including but not limited to rule making, assessment of civil penalties, orders, emergency actions, and license suspension, revocation, or denial. [ 2018 c 236 § 104.]

15.130.140 – Exemptions.

RCW 15.130.140 Exemptions. (1) Food in transit from one processing facility to another processing facility to complete its preparation for sale is exempt from the labeling requirements of this chapter, but is otherwise subject to all applicable provisions of this chapter. (2) This chapter is not applicable to kosher food to the extent necessary to […]

15.130.150 – Federal food and drug administration information—Public disclosure exemptions.

RCW 15.130.150 Federal food and drug administration information—Public disclosure exemptions. The following information or records obtained from the federal food and drug administration pursuant to a contract or commissioning agreement is exempt from public inspection and copying under chapter 42.56 RCW to the extent it is exempt from disclosure under 5 U.S.C. Sec. 552, the […]