Section 16-301-530 - Planting crucifer seed in the western Washington regulated area-Requirements(1)(a) It is a violation of this chapter to establish crucifer seed that is infected with any regulated disease in the western Washington regulated area.(b) Any crucifer seed planted or established in the western Washington regulated area whose primary use is for any nonvegetable use must be tested for the presence of dormant seed as required by WAC 16-301-510.(2) Any person who plans to ship, move, or transport any crucifer seed intended for planting purposes into or within the western Washington regulated area must file a Notice of Intent/Quarantine Compliance form with the seed program before planting or offering the seed for sale.(3) The Notice of Intent/Quarantine Compliance form filed with the seed program must be accompanied by a copy of the: (a) Laboratory analysis or some other proof (such as a phytosanitary certificate based upon laboratory testing issued from the state or country of production) demonstrating that the lot is free of regulated diseases; and(b) Seed analysis certificate(s) showing that the lot is free from dormant seed, if required under WAC 16-301-510.(4) It is a violation of this chapter for any crucifer seed intended for seed production, oil production, commercial vegetable production or cover crop use to be offered for sale within or into the western Washington regulated area unless accompanied by documentation verifying quarantine compliance. (a) For small packages such as heat sealed envelopes and tins, quarantine compliance may be placed on a sales invoice or other documentation that is provided to the purchaser of seed. Language must be approved by the seed program.(b) Larger containers must bear a label issued by the seed program indicating that the seed is in compliance with this chapter.Wash. Admin. Code § 16-301-530
Amended by WSR 14-20-050, Filed 9/25/2014, effective 10/26/2014Amended by WSR 15-20-035, Filed 9/28/2015, effective 10/29/2015Amended by WSR 16-14-068, Filed 7/1/2016, effective 10/1/2016Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49, 17.24, and 34.05 RCW. 07-19-122, § 16-301-530, filed 9/19/07, effective 10/20/07; 06-01-111, § 16-301-530, filed 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06.