Section 16-301-580 - Diseased crucifer seeds and infected fields-Regulations(1) When the director determines that a field is infected with a regulated pathogen and threatens to infect other fields, the director may issue a notice of destruction prescribing control measures or other requirements needed to prevent the infection of adjacent properties.(2) Unless the crop is within two weeks of harvest, any crucifer crop within a regulated area that is infected with a regulated pathogen may be subject to immediate destruction, in part or in total. The owner is responsible for the expenses incurred to destroy a diseased crucifer crop.(3) The following requirements apply to crops that are within two weeks of harvest: (a) Residues must be destroyed or incorporated into the ground immediately after harvest;(b) Harvested seed must be isolated from other seed lots until it is treated with an approved treatment method;(c) Harvest equipment must be steam cleaned before entering any other fields; and(d) WSDA personnel in consultation with WSU extension personnel must monitor these postharvest activities.Wash. Admin. Code § 16-301-580
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. 06-01-111, § 16-301-580, filed 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06.