15.88.050 – Appointment of members—Travel expenses.
RCW 15.88.050 Appointment of members—Travel expenses. (1) The director shall appoint the members of the commission. In making such appointments, the director shall take into consideration recommendations made by the growers’ association and the wine institute as the persons recommended for appointment as members of the commission. In appointing persons to the commission, the director […]
15.88.060 – Enforcement of commission obligations against commission assets—Liability of commission members and employees.
RCW 15.88.060 Enforcement of commission obligations against commission assets—Liability of commission members and employees. 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 […]
15.88.070 – Commission powers and duties.
RCW 15.88.070 Commission powers and duties. The powers and duties of the commission include: (1) To elect a chair and such officers as the commission deems advisable. The officers shall include a treasurer who is responsible for all receipts and disbursements by the commission and the faithful discharge of whose duties shall be guaranteed by […]
15.88.073 – Commission’s plans, programs, and projects—Director’s approval required.
RCW 15.88.073 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, promotion, and education of the affected commodities; and (b) The establishment […]
15.88.075 – Commission speaks for state—Director’s oversight.
RCW 15.88.075 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 the Washington state government with regard to wine grapes and wine. [ 2003 c […]
15.88.080 – Research, promotional, and educational campaign.
RCW 15.88.080 Research, promotional, and educational campaign. The commission shall create, provide for, and conduct a comprehensive and extensive research, promotional, and educational campaign as crop, sales, and market conditions reasonably require. It shall investigate and ascertain the needs of producers, conditions of markets, and degree of public awareness of products, and take into account […]
15.88.090 – Campaign goals.
RCW 15.88.090 Campaign goals. The commission shall adopt as major objectives of its research, promotional, and educational campaign such goals as will serve the needs of producers, which may include, without limitation, efforts to: (1) Establish Washington wine as a major factor in markets everywhere; (2) Promote Washington wineries as tourist attractions; (3) Encourage favorable […]
15.88.100 – Commission members’ votes weighted—Exception.
RCW 15.88.100 Commission members’ votes weighted—Exception. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the vote of each of the voting members of the commission shall be weighted as provided by this subsection for the transaction of any of the business of the commission. The total voting strength of the entire voting membership […]
15.88.120 – List of growers of vinifera grapes—Reporting system.
RCW 15.88.120 List of growers of vinifera grapes—Reporting system. (1) The commission shall cause a list to be prepared of all Washington growers from any information available from the department, growers’ association, or wine producers. This list shall contain the names and addresses of all persons who grow vinifera grapes for sale or use by […]
15.88.010 – Legislative declaration.
RCW 15.88.010 Legislative declaration. The legislature declares that: (1) Marketing is a dynamic and changing part of Washington agriculture and a vital element in expanding the state economy. (2) The sale in the state and export to other states and abroad of wine made in the state contribute substantial benefits to the economy of the […]