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15.86.010 Purpose.

WA Rev Code § 15.86.010 (2019) (N/A)
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RCW 15.86.010 Purpose.

The legislature recognizes a public benefit in:

(1) Establishing standards governing the labeling and advertising of agricultural products and commodities as organic products or transitional products;

(2) Providing certification under the national organic program for agricultural products marketed and labeled using the term "organic" or a derivative of the term "organic;"

(3) Providing access for Washington producers, processors, and handlers to domestic and international markets for organic products;

(4) Establishing a state organic program or obtaining federal accreditation as a certifying agent under the national organic program; and

(5) Establishing a brand name materials list for registration of inputs that comply with national, international, or other organic standards.

[ 2010 c 109 § 1; 2002 c 220 § 1; 1992 c 71 § 1; 1985 c 247 § 1.]

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