Washington Code 15.86.090 – Mandatory certification — Exceptions
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(1) It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, or process any agricultural product within this state with an organic label unless that person is certified under this chapter by the department or a recognized organic certifying agent.
Terms Used In Washington Code 15.86.090
- Department: means the department of agriculture. See Washington Code 15.04.010
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to:
(a) Final retailers of organic products that do not process organic products; or
(b) Producers who sell no more than five thousand dollars annually in value of agricultural products directly to consumers.
NOTES:
Captions not law—1992 c 71: “Captions as used in sections 6, 8, 9, and 13 of this act do not constitute part of the law.” [ 1992 c 71 § 13.]