16.67.010 – Short title.
RCW 16.67.010 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Washington state beef commission act. [ 1969 c 133 § 1.]
16.67.030 – Definitions.
RCW 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 department […]
16.67.035 – Legislative declaration—Focus of the beef commission—Regulating beef and beef products—Existing comprehensive scheme—Laws applicable.
RCW 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 […]
16.67.040 – Beef commission created—Generally.
RCW 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 […]
16.67.051 – Designation of positions—Terms.
RCW 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; the […]
16.67.060 – Director to appoint members—Recommendations by industry.
RCW 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 […]
16.67.070 – Vacancies—Compensation and travel expenses.
RCW 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) […]
16.67.080 – Commission records as evidence.
RCW 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. [ 1969 c 133 § 7.]
16.67.090 – Powers and duties—Rule making.
RCW 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 […]
16.67.091 – Commission’s plans, programs, and projects—Director’s approval required.
RCW 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, effectuation, and […]
16.67.093 – Subpoenas.
RCW 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. [ 2002 c 313 § 85.] NOTES: Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.
16.67.095 – Commission speaks for state—Director’s oversight.
RCW 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. [ 2003 c 396 § […]
16.67.097 – Reimbursement for costs.
RCW 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. [ 2002 c 313 § 86.] NOTES: Effective dates—2002 c […]
16.67.100 – Meetings—Notice.
RCW 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 […]
16.67.110 – Promotional programs, research, rate studies, labeling.
RCW 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 and other production supplies […]
16.67.120 – Levy of assessment—Collections—Federal orders.
RCW 16.67.120 Levy of assessment—Collections—Federal orders. (1) There is hereby levied an assessment of one dollar per head 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 such assessment […]
16.67.122 – Additional assessment—National beef promotion and research program—Contingency.
RCW 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 […]
16.67.123 – Transfer of cattle by meat packer as sale.
RCW 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 […]
16.67.130 – Assessments personal debt—Delinquent charge—Civil action to collect.
RCW 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 […]
16.67.140 – Livestock purchasers to provide list of sellers to commission.
RCW 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 […]