title: RCW 43.23.035

text:
The department of agriculture is hereby designated as the agency of state government for the administration and implementation of state agricultural market development programs and activities, both domestic and foreign, and shall, in addition to the powers and duties otherwise imposed by law, have the following powers and duties:
(1) To study the potential marketability of various agricultural commodities of this state in foreign and domestic trade;
(2) To collect, prepare, and analyze foreign and domestic market data;
(3) To establish a program to promote and assist in the marketing of Washington-bred horses: PROVIDED, That the department shall present a proposal to the legislature no later than December 1, 1986, that provides for the elimination of all state funding for the program after June 30, 1989;
(4) To encourage and promote the sale of Washington's agricultural commodities and products at the site of their production through the development and dissemination of referral maps and other means;
(5) To encourage and promote those agricultural industries, such as the wine industry, which attract visitors to rural areas in which other agricultural commodities and products are produced and are, or could be, made available for sale;
(6) To encourage and promote the establishment and use of public markets in this state for the sale of Washington's agricultural products;
(7) To maintain close contact with foreign firms and governmental agencies and to act as an effective intermediary between foreign nations and Washington traders;
(8) To publish and disseminate to interested citizens and others information which will aid in carrying out the purposes of chapters 43.23, 15.64, 15.65, and 15.66 RCW;
(9) To encourage and promote the movement of foreign and domestic agricultural goods through the ports of Washington;
(10) To conduct an active program by sending representatives to, or engaging representatives in, foreign countries to promote the state's agricultural commodities and products;
(11) To assist and to make Washington agricultural concerns more aware of the potentials of foreign trade and to encourage production of those commodities that will have high export potential and appeal;
(12) To coordinate the trade promotional activities of appropriate federal, state, and local public agencies, as well as civic organizations; and
(13) To develop a coordinated marketing program with the department of commerce, utilizing existing trade offices and participating in mutual trade missions and activities.
As used in this section, "agricultural commodities" includes products of both terrestrial and aquatic farming.
[ 2023 c 470 s 2042; 1995 c 399 s 70; 1986 c 202 s 1; 1985 c 159 s 3.]
Notes:
Explanatory statement—2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.
Severability—1986 c 202: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1986 c 202 s 7.]
Legislative declaration and intent—1985 c 159: "The legislature declares that:
(1) Marketing is a dynamic and changing part of Washington agriculture and a vital element in expanding the state economy.
(2) The export of agricultural products produced in Washington state contributes substantial benefits to the economic base of the state, provides a large number of jobs and sizeable tax revenues to state and local governments, provides an important stabilizing effect on prices received by agricultural producers, and contributes to the United States balance of trade.
(3) State government should play a significant role in the development and expansion of markets for Washington grown and processed agricultural and food products.
(4) In order for state government to serve the best interests of agriculture in the area of market development, the role of state government in this area must be clearly defined.
(5) The department of agriculture, the department of commerce and economic development, and the IMPACT center at Washington State University, each possesses its own unique body of knowledge, expertise, and relationships that, when combined and applied in a logical and cooperative manner, will benefit the agricultural industry and the overall state economy and will provide a powerful force to seek aggressively new domestic and international markets for Washington's agricultural products.
It is the intent of the legislature to establish an organized agricultural market development function within state government with clearly defined areas of responsibility which will be responsive to the state's agricultural and food products industries' needs, without duplicating established private sector marketing efforts." [ 1985 c 159 s 1.]

catchline: Powers and duties—State agricultural market development programs and activities.


doc_type: statute

jurisdiction: wa

title: RCW 43.23.037

text:
The director may collect moneys to recover the reasonable costs of publishing and disseminating informational materials by the department. Materials may be disseminated in printed or electronic format. All moneys collected shall be deposited in the agricultural local fund or other appropriate fund administered by the director.
[ 1997 c 303 s 5.]
Notes:
Findings—1997 c 303: See note following RCW 43.135.055.

license: public-domain-government-work

rule_set: Revised Code of Washington

catchline: Publishing and dissemination costs—Deposit of proceeds.

code: rcw

unit: section

court: Washington State Legislature


title: RCW 43.23.042

text:
The director may consult with each commodity commission established under state law in order to establish or maintain an integrated comprehensive regulatory scheme for each commodity and the agricultural industry in this state as a whole.
[ 2002 c 313 s 112.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2002 c 313: See note following RCW 15.65.020.

catchline: Consultation with commodity commissions.


title: RCW 43.23.050

text:
The director of agriculture shall:
(1) Exercise all the powers and perform all the duties prescribed by law relating to horticulture, and horticultural plants and products;
(2) Enforce and supervise the administration of all laws relating to horticulture, horticultural products, and horticultural interests.
[ 1983 c 248 s 6; 1967 c 240 s 5; 1965 c 8 s 43.23.050. Prior: 1921 c 7 s 91; RRS s 10849.]
Notes:
Horticultural
pests and diseases: Chapter 15.08 RCW.
plants, Christmas trees, and facilities: Chapter 15.13 RCW.

catchline: Powers and duties.


title: RCW 43.23.070

text:
The state veterinarian shall exercise all the powers and perform all duties prescribed by law relating to diseases among animals and the quarantine and destruction of diseased animals.
The state veterinarian shall enforce and supervise the administration of all laws relating to meat inspection, the prevention, detection, control and eradication of diseases of animals, and all other matters relative to the diseases of livestock and their effect upon the public health.
[ 1998 c 8 s 20; 1983 c 248 s 7; 1967 c 240 s 7; 1965 c 8 s 43.23.070. Prior: 1943 c 56 s 1; 1921 c 7 s 92; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 10850.]
Notes:
Animal health: Chapter 16.36 RCW.
Dairies and dairy products: Chapter 15.36 RCW.
Diseased animals: Chapter 16.36 RCW.

catchline: Powers and duties of state veterinarian.


title: RCW 43.23.090

text:
The director of agriculture shall exercise all powers and perform all duties prescribed by law with respect to the inspection of foods, food products, drinks, milk and milk products, and dairies and dairy products and the components thereof.
He or she shall enforce and supervise the administration of all laws relating to foods, food products, drinks, milk and milk products, dairies and dairy products, and their inspection, manufacture, and sale.
[ 2009 c 549 s 5104; 1983 c 248 s 8; 1967 c 240 s 9; 1965 c 8 s 43.23.090. Prior: 1921 c 7 s 93; RRS s 10851.]
Notes:
Commercial feed law: Chapter 15.53 RCW.
Eggs and egg products: Chapter 69.25 RCW.
Food, drugs and cosmetics: Chapter 69.04 RCW.
Honey: Chapter 69.28 RCW.
Weighing commodities in highway transport: Chapter 15.80 RCW.
Weights and measures: Chapter 19.94 RCW.


title: RCW 43.23.110

text:
The director of agriculture shall exercise all powers and perform all duties prescribed by law with respect to grains, grain and hay products, grain and terminal warehouses, commercial feeds, commercial fertilizers, and chemical pesticides.
He or she shall enforce and supervise the administration of all laws relating to grains, grain and hay products, grain and terminal warehouses, commercial feeds, commercial fertilizers, and chemical pesticides.
[ 2009 c 549 s 5105; 1983 c 248 s 9; 1967 c 240 s 11; 1965 c 8 s 43.23.110. Prior: 1921 c 7 s 94; RRS s 10852.]
Notes:
Commercial fertilizers: Chapter 15.54 RCW.
Grain and terminal warehouses: Chapter 22.09 RCW.
Quarantine: Chapter 17.24 RCW.
Seeds: Chapter 15.49 RCW.
Weeds: Chapters 17.04 and 17.06 RCW.


title: RCW 43.23.115

text:
The director of the department may accept, expend, and retain gifts, grants, bequests, or contributions from public or private sources to carry out the purposes and programs of the department.
[ 2011 c 245 s 1.]

catchline: Gifts, grants, bequests, or contributions.


title: RCW 43.23.120

text:
The director of agriculture may publish and distribute bulletins and reports embodying information upon the subjects of agriculture, horticulture, livestock, dairying, foods and drugs, and other matters pertaining to his or her department.
[ 2009 c 549 s 5106; 1977 c 75 s 50; 1965 c 8 s 43.23.120. Prior: (i) 1919 c 126 s 1, part; 1913 c 60 s 6, part; RRS s 2724, part. (ii) 1921 c 7 s 89, part; RRS s 10847, part.]

catchline: Bulletins and reports.


title: RCW 43.23.130

text:
The director of agriculture shall make an annual report to the governor containing an account of all matters pertaining to his or her department and its administration.
[ 2009 c 549 s 5107; 1977 c 75 s 51; 1965 c 8 s 43.23.130. Prior: (i) 1919 c 126 s 1, part; 1913 c 60 s 6, part; RRS s 2724, part. (ii) 1921 c 7 s 89, part; RRS s 10847, part.]

catchline: Annual report.


title: RCW 43.23.160

text:
The director of agriculture shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties prescribed by law relating to commission merchants, livestock identification, livestock brand registration and inspection. All officers appointed to enforce these laws who have successfully completed a course of training prescribed by the Washington state criminal justice training commission shall have the authority generally vested in a peace officer solely for the purpose of enforcing these laws.
He or she shall enforce and supervise the administration of all laws relating to commission merchants, livestock identification and shall have the power to enforce all laws relating to any division under the supervision of the director of agriculture.
[ 2009 c 549 s 5108; 1983 c 248 s 10; 1967 c 240 s 13. Prior: 1965 c 8 s 43.23.160; prior: 1951 c 170 s 3.]


title: RCW 43.23.170

text:
Enforcement action taken after July 23, 1995, by the director or the department of agriculture shall be in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.
[ 1995 c 403 s 623.]
Notes:
Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.

catchline: Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.


title: RCW 43.23.200

text:
The chief chemist of the department of agriculture dairy and food laboratory and the chief chemist of the department of agriculture chemical and hop laboratory shall be the official chemists of the department of agriculture. Official chemists of the department shall provide laboratory services and analyze all substances that the director of agriculture may send to them and report to the director without unnecessary delay the results of any analysis so made. When called upon by the director, they or any of the additional chemists provided for pursuant to RCW 43.23.205 shall assist in any prosecution for the violation of any law enforced by the department.
[ 1987 c 393 s 14; 1981 c 297 s 27.]
Notes:
Severability—1981 c 297: See note following RCW 15.36.201.

catchline: Official chemists of department—Designated—Duties.


title: RCW 43.23.205

text:
The director of agriculture may appoint one or more competent graduate chemists to serve as additional chemist of the department of agriculture, who may perform any of the duties required of and under the supervision of the official chemists, and whose compensation shall be fixed by the director.
[ 1981 c 297 s 28.]
Notes:
Severability—1981 c 297: See note following RCW 15.36.201.


title: RCW 43.23.220

text:
The director of agriculture may enter written agreements with one or more agencies of the United States to act as the federal government's agent for determining the disposition of livestock impounded on the federal Hanford reservation. The director's authority under such an agreement may include, but is not limited to, selling or donating, on behalf of the federal government, unclaimed livestock to a qualified person, organization, or governmental agency that the director determines to be capable of humanely transporting and caring for the livestock. The director may sell or donate such livestock only if the livestock remains unclaimed after the completion of a reasonable attempt to ascertain ownership and, if ownership is not otherwise determined, by the publication of notice that the livestock has been impounded on the reservation.
[ 1983 c 248 s 12.]

catchline: Disposition of impounded livestock on Hanford reservation—Agreements to act as federal government's agent.


title: RCW 43.23.230

text:
(1) The agricultural local fund is hereby established in the custody of the state treasurer. The fund shall consist of such money as is directed by law for deposit in the fund, and such other money not subject to appropriation that the department authorizes to be deposited in the fund. Any money deposited in the fund, the use of which has been restricted by law, may only be expended in accordance with those restrictions. The department may make disbursements from the fund. The fund is not subject to legislative appropriation.
(2) There is created within the agricultural local fund the animal disease traceability account which must be used to account for the costs associated with the implementation of chapter 16.36 RCW.
[ 2011 c 204 s 7; 1988 c 254 s 1.]

catchline: Agricultural local fund—Animal disease traceability account.


title: RCW 43.23.250

text:
Except as otherwise specified by law, the director or his or her designee has the authority to retain collection agencies licensed under chapter 19.16 RCW for the purposes of collecting unpaid penalties, assessments, and other debts owed to the department.
The director or his or her designee may also collect as costs moneys paid to the collection agency as charges, or in the case of credit cards or financial instruments, such as checks returned for nonpayment, moneys paid to financial institutions.
[ 1995 c 374 s 62.]
Notes:
Effective date—1995 c 374 ss 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.

catchline: Collection of unpaid penalties, assessments, and debts—Use of collection agencies.


title: RCW 43.23.255

text:
Except as otherwise specified by law, any due and payable assessment levied under the authority of the director or his or her designee in such specified amount as may be determined by the department shall constitute a personal debt of every person so assessed or who otherwise owes the same, and the same shall be due and payable to the department when payment is called for by the department. In the event any person fails to pay the department the full amount of such assessment or such other sum on or before the date due, the department may, and is hereby authorized to, add to such unpaid assessment or other sum an amount not exceeding ten percent of the same to defray the cost of enforcing the collecting of the same. In the event of failure of such person or persons to pay any such due and payable assessment or other sum, the department may bring a civil action against such person or persons in a court of competent jurisdiction for the collections thereof, including all costs and reasonable attorneys' fees together with the above specified ten percent, and such action shall be tried and judgment rendered as in any other cause of action for debt due and payable.
[ 1995 c 374 s 63.]
Notes:
Effective date—1995 c 374 ss 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.

catchline: Assessments levied by director—Personal debt—Costs of collecting—Civil actions authorized—Attorneys' fees.


title: RCW 43.23.260

text:
Except as otherwise specified by law, the department is authorized to charge interest at the rate authorized under RCW 43.17.240 for all unpaid balances for moneys owed to the department.
[ 1995 c 374 s 64.]
Notes:
Effective date—1995 c 374 ss 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.

catchline: Interest on unpaid balances.


title: RCW 43.23.265

text:
Except as otherwise specified by law, in the event a check or negotiable instrument as defined by RCW 62A.3-104 is dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment, the department is entitled to collect a reasonable handling fee for each instrument. If the check or instrument is not paid within fifteen days and proper notice is sent, the department is authorized to recover the assessment, the handling fee, and any other charges allowed by RCW 62A.3-515.
[ 1995 c 374 s 65.]
Notes:
Effective date—1995 c 374 ss 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.

catchline: Dishonored check or negotiable instrument.


title: RCW 43.23.270

text:
Except for release of statistical information not descriptive of any readily identifiable person or persons, all financial and commercial information and records supplied by persons to the department with respect to export market development projects shall be kept confidential unless confidentiality is waived by the party supplying the information. For purposes of this section, persons include any natural person, joint venture, firm, partnership or association, private or public corporation, or governmental entity.
[ 1996 c 80 s 2.]

catchline: Export market development project records—Confidentiality.


title: RCW 43.23.275

text:
There is created a market development and promotion matching fund program within the Washington state department of agriculture. The purpose of the program is to allow the department of agriculture and the agricultural industry to combine funds in order to enhance access to markets that are growth sales areas for the industry's product. The goal of the program is to expose buyers to Washington's diverse agricultural products. The agriculture [agricultural] industry may bring in buying missions, perform trade promotions in various markets, hire overseas contractors, and perform other marketing functions that help it target the correct buyer and market for its product.
[ 2001 c 324 s 2.]
Notes:
Findings—Intent—2001 c 324: "The legislature finds that the growing and processing of food and agricultural products is the dominant industry in Washington state and a major employer in rural Washington. The legislature also finds that agriculture is a critical component of Washington's international trade industry, accounting for billions of dollars in exports every year.
The legislature further finds that the export market for Washington's agricultural products has dropped significantly in recent years and that such a drop has negatively impacted the economy in Washington's agricultural regions. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to enhance Washington's international trade of agricultural products by increasing funding for the Washington state department of agriculture's international marketing program in an effort to promote marketing of Washington's products and to assist the agricultural industry in efforts to reduce trade barriers that stand in the way of trade in new and emerging markets." [ 2001 c 324 s 1.]

catchline: Market development and promotion matching fund program.


title: RCW 43.23.280

text:
(1) The legislature finds that trade barriers have become an increasingly important issue in the agricultural arena. Further, the world trade organization highlighted the need for "a fair and level playing field." The legislature finds that both large and small commodity groups need adequate resources to address trade barrier issues.
(2) There is created within the department of agriculture a trade barrier matching fund program to assist agriculture [agricultural] industries in fighting trade barriers. The purpose of the program is to allow the department of agriculture and the agricultural industry to combine funds in order to address trade barriers issues impacting the agricultural industry.
[ 2001 c 324 s 3.]
Notes:
Findings—Intent—2001 c 324: See note following RCW 43.23.275.

catchline: Trade barrier matching fund program.


title: RCW 43.23.290

text:
(1) The director of the department may exercise powers and duties with respect to the administration of food assistance programs in the department. It is the intent of the legislature in administering the food assistance programs transferred to the department by chapter 68, Laws of 2010, that programs continue to be provided through community-based organizations. It is the intent of the legislature that in accepting the administration of food assistance programs, the department's core programs administered by the department by July 1, 2010, not be impacted.
(2) The director of the department may adopt rules necessary to implement the food assistance programs.
(3) The director of the department may enter into contracts and agreements to implement food assistance programs, including contracts and agreements with the United States department of agriculture, to implement federal food assistance programs.
(4) The department may not restrict the amount of food assistance program funding provided to food banks that may be used for essential nonfood items, including diapers, feminine products, and hygiene products, to less than 25 percent of total funding.
[ 2023 c 31 s 1; 2010 c 68 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2010 c 68: "This act takes effect July 1, 2010." [ 2010 c 68 s 5.]

catchline: Food assistance programs—Use for essential nonfood items.


title: RCW 43.23.300

text:
(1) The department shall establish a program to promote and protect pollinator habitat and the health and sustainability of pollinator species. As funds are made available, the program must provide technical and financial assistance to state agencies, local governments, and private landowners to implement practices that promote habitat for all pollinators, including native species, as well as beekeeper and grower best management practices. The program must be administered in coordination with the apiary program established in chapter 15.60 RCW, the honey bee commission authorized in chapter 15.62 RCW, and programs administered by the conservation commission and conservation districts.
(2) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this specific purpose, and in consultation with the department of fish and wildlife, the department must:
(a) Review, in consultation with Washington State University, education needs related to pollinator education and develop a plan that outlines the goals related to pollinator education and the necessary partners, personnel, and other resources;
(b) Evaluate and complete an analysis of critical impacts and needed best management practices for managed and wild pollinators. The department shall lead this effort in partnership with Washington State University, and in collaboration with the department of fish and wildlife and the state conservation commission. The effort must utilize the framework established in the state's managed pollinator protection plan as a guide for formal recommendations and education opportunities. The analysis must address food insecurities, habitat loss, virus and disease, pests, and pesticides, which may play a role in pollinator health decline. The department shall make the resources produced pursuant to this subsection available to the public on the department's website, as well as through Washington State University and the state's conservation districts;
(c) Document, in consultation with Washington State University, the bee species within the state and map their distributions as practicable;
(d) Provide economic and environmental impacts of weed listing and categorization on pollinator health to county noxious weed control boards in consultation with the state noxious weed control board and annually submit a report to the noxious weed control board describing pollinator health issues;
(e) Provide materials, where practicable and in consultation with Washington State University, about certification programs that support pollinator health, biodiversity, and low-impact pesticide application to the public;
(f) Educate the public through plant nurseries about the necessity for blooming nectar plants to be available to wild and managed pollinators throughout their respective active seasons;
(g) Survey registered beekeepers to determine whether the current apiary program should be expanded to include apiary inspections or registration of apiary yards;
(h) Continue and maintain partnership with federal agencies and neighboring states to promote and enhance the implementation of the national strategy to promote the health of honey bees and improve pollinator health;
(i) Increase the availability of pollinator-related resources on the department's website, as practicable, and other state agencies' websites as appropriate;
(j) Review guidelines on state-managed lands to protect native pollinators and improve transparency for state-managed land areas which may permit managed honey bees so that impacts to wild pollinators from honey bees may be minimized; and
(k) In consultation with the department of revenue, review the open space taxation act and provide recommendations to the legislature, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, on options to include pollinator habitat in the current open space property tax classification.
[ 2021 c 278 s 3; 2019 c 353 s 2.]
Notes:
Purpose—Intent—2021 c 278: "(1) The purpose of this act is to implement the recommendations of the pollinator health task force created by section 3, chapter 353, Laws of 2019, entitled "Recommendations of the Pollinator Health Task Force - for Pollinator Health in Washington" (November 2020).
(2) The task force provided recommendations to help prioritize and enact policy changes for pollinators in Washington. The recommendations are organized under five broad categories: (a) Habitat; (b) pesticides; (c) education; (d) managed pollinators; and (e) research.
(3) The task force met for the first time the same week that the Asian giant hornet was first discovered in Washington and the week after the Houdini fly was also reported for the first time in Washington. Asian giant hornets primarily hunt honey bees and destroy entire honey bee hives. The Houdini fly threatens native mason bee populations as well as managed mason bees. Washington is home to over 400 different species of native bees, 65 species of butterflies, as well as moths, wasps, beetles, flies, and hummingbirds. The loss of pollinators, managed and unmanaged, can lead to decreased yields of many fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Washington is currently the top producer in the United States of apples, sweet cherries, alfalfa, blueberries, and pears. In Washington state, honey bees and other pollinators are responsible for the production of tree fruits, small fruits, and other crops.
(4) The legislature intends by this act to implement various recommendations from the pollinator health task force to protect and expand the habitat upon which pollinators depend, by providing technical and financial assistance to public and private landowners, and by coordinating with state agencies and local governments in promoting practices to ensure sustainable, healthy populations of managed and native pollinators." [ 2021 c 278 s 1.]
Findings—Intent—2019 c 353: "The legislature finds that more than three-fourths of the world's flowering plants and about thirty-five percent of the world's food crops depend on pollinators to reproduce. In Washington state, honey bees and other pollinators are responsible for the production of tree fruits, small fruits, and other crops, with the value in 2016 of crops pollinated by honey bees exceeding three billion dollars. The legislature further finds that, beyond agriculture, pollinators are keystone species in the terrestrial ecosystems of Washington, with fruit and seeds derived from insect pollination providing a major part of the diet of numerous bird and mammal species. The state has experienced pollinator habitat loss through property conversion, fragmentation, and degradation of land, and with the state's population continuing to grow at a fast pace, the additional loss of habitat is a significant concern.
Therefore, the legislature intends by this act to initiate a concerted effort to protect and expand the habitat upon which pollinators depend, by providing technical and financial assistance to public and private landowners, and by coordinating with other state agencies and local governments in promoting practices to ensure sustainable, healthy populations of managed and native pollinators." [ 2019 c 353 s 1.]

catchline: Program to promote and protect pollinator habitat and pollinator species.


title: RCW 43.23.310

text:
The department must apply and comply with the substantive and procedural requirements of chapter 70A.02 RCW.
[ 2021 c 314 s 6.]
Notes:
Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 314: See note following RCW 70A.02.005.

catchline: Environmental justice obligations of the department of agriculture.


title: RCW 43.23.330

text:
(1) The department must implement the Washington commodities donation grant program established in this section. The purpose of the program is to procure Washington grown produce, grains, and protein otherwise at risk of ending up as food waste for distribution to hunger relief organizations for use in Washington state.
(2) The program established in this section must, to the extent practicable:
(a) Rely upon existing infrastructure and similar grant programs currently being implemented in Washington, in order to maximize the beneficial impacts of the program in the short-term, and to expeditiously enable the distribution of grants under this section;
(b) Be designed to achieve efficiencies of scale by the grant recipients carrying out food acquisitions and distributions and to target large volume food acquisition opportunities;
(c) Give priority to recipient organizations that have at least five years of experience coordinating the collection and transportation of donated agricultural products to food bank distributors, food bank distribution centers, or both, for redistribution to local hunger relief agencies; and
(d) Provide for equitable benefits experienced from the program by food producers of varying sizes and types, including minority and vulnerable farmers, including veterans, women, and federally recognized Indian tribes.
(3) The department must issue grants under this section to one or more nonprofit organizations to acquire food directly from food producers located in Washington. A recipient nonprofit organization may use funds under this section to compensate food producers donating commodities for pick and pack out costs incurred associated with the production of a food product, including costs of food product inputs and harvest, and for their marginal postharvest logistical and administrative costs that facilitate the acquisition and distribution of the food product by grant recipients.
(4) An organization that receives funds under this section must report the results of the project to the department in a manner prescribed by the department.
[ 2024 c 341 s 204.]
Notes:
Findings—Intent—2024 c 341: See note following RCW 70A.207.040.

catchline: Washington commodities donation grant program.


title: RCW 43.23.340

text:
(1) The agricultural pest and disease response account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from moneys appropriated to the account by the legislature or moneys directed to the account from any other lawful source, for the purpose of funding emerging agricultural pest and disease response activities, must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.
(2) Following a declaration of emergency under RCW 17.24.171 or issuance of a quarantine order under RCW 16.36.010 or 17.24.041, expenditures from the account may be used only for activities necessary to respond to emerging agricultural pest and disease threats in order to protect the food and agricultural economy of the state, the public health of the state, or the environment of the state including, but not limited to, actions authorized under this chapter and chapters 15.08, 16.36, 16.38, and 17.24 RCW.
(3) By October 1st following any fiscal year in which expenditures were made from the account, the department must provide the director of the office of financial management with a close-out cost summary of expenditures authorized for that fiscal year.
[ 2024 c 228 s 2.]
Notes:
Findings—Intent—2024 c 228: "(1) The legislature finds that Washington agriculture is complex and highly diverse, producing more than 300 agricultural commodities on over 35,900 farms. Agricultural production in Washington is highly valued, generating $12,800,000,000 per year in production value, not including over $17,000,000,000 in food and agricultural products that pass through Washington's ports annually.
(2) The legislature also finds that the Washington state department of agriculture's statutory duties include monitoring and responding to new, emerging, and transboundary plant and animal pests and diseases. Pest and disease challenges, to the state's food systems, public health, and the environment, have increased in frequency and severity due to changing climate patterns and global trade flows.
(3) In order to better protect Washington's food and agricultural economy, public health, and the environment, the legislature intends to provide more reliable and readily available funding to prevent, quickly detect, and rapidly respond to emerging threats from agricultural pests and diseases." [ 2024 c 228 s 1.]

catchline: Agricultural pest and disease response account.


title: RCW 43.235.010

text:
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Department" means the department of social and health services.
(2) "Domestic violence fatality" means a homicide or suicide under any of the following circumstances:
(a) The alleged perpetrator and victim resided together at any time;
(b) The alleged perpetrator and victim have a child in common;
(c) The alleged perpetrator and victim were married, divorced, separated, or had a dating relationship;
(d) The alleged perpetrator had been stalking the victim;
(e) The homicide victim lived in the same household, was present at the workplace of, was in proximity of, or was related by blood or affinity to a victim who experienced or was threatened with domestic abuse by the alleged perpetrator; or
(f) The victim or perpetrator was a child of a person in a relationship that is described within this subsection.
This subsection should be interpreted broadly to give the domestic violence fatality review panels discretion to review fatalities that have occurred directly to domestic relationships.
[ 2000 c 50 s 1.]

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 43.235.020

text:
(1) The department is authorized, subject to the availability of state funds, to make available grants awarded on a contract basis to an entity with expertise in domestic violence policy and education and with a statewide perspective to gather and maintain data relating to and coordinate review of domestic violence fatalities.
(2) The coordinating entity shall be authorized to:
(a) Convene regional review panels;
(b) Convene statewide issue-specific review panels;
(c) Gather information for use of regional or statewide issue-specific review panels;
(d) Provide training and technical assistance to regional or statewide issue-specific review panels;
(e) Compile information and issue reports with recommendations; and
(f) Establish a protocol that may be used as a guideline for identifying domestic violence related fatalities, forming review panels, convening reviews, and selecting which cases to review. The coordinating entity may also establish protocols for data collection and preservation of confidentiality.
(3)(a) The coordinating entity may convene a regional or statewide issue-specific domestic violence fatality review panel to review any domestic violence fatality.
(b) Private citizens may request a review of a particular death by submitting a written request to the coordinating entity within two years of the death. Of these, the appropriate regional review panel may review those cases which fit the criteria set forth in the protocol for the project.
[ 2015 c 275 s 12; 2011 c 105 s 1; 2000 c 50 s 2.]

catchline: Department authorized to make available grants awarded on a contract basis—Coordination of review—Authority of coordinating entity—Regional and statewide domestic violence fatality review panels—Citizen requests.


title: RCW 43.235.030

text:
(1) Regional domestic violence fatality review panels may include, as appropriate, the following:
(a) Medical personnel with expertise in domestic violence abuse;
(b) Coroners or medical examiners or others experienced in the field of forensic pathology, if available;
(c) County prosecuting attorneys or municipal attorneys;
(d) Domestic violence shelter service staff or domestic violence victims' advocates;
(e) Law enforcement personnel;
(f) Local health department staff;
(g) Child protective services workers;
(h) Community corrections professionals;
(i) Perpetrator treatment program provider;
(j) School teachers, guidance counselors, or student health services staff; and
(k) Judges, court administrators, and/or their representatives.
(2) Regional domestic violence fatality review panels may also invite other relevant persons to serve on an ad hoc basis and participate as full members of the review panel for a particular review. These persons may include, but are not limited to:
(a) Individuals with particular expertise helpful to the regional review panel;
(b) Representatives of organizations or agencies that had contact with or provided services to the homicide victim or to the alleged perpetrator.
(3) The regional review panels shall make periodic reports to the coordinating entity and shall make a final report to the coordinating entity with regard to every fatality that is reviewed.
(4) Statewide issue-specific panels must include persons with particular subject matter expertise helpful to the panel. The statewide issue-specific review panels must make periodic reports to the coordinating entity and must make a final report to the coordinating entity for every fatality that is reviewed.
[ 2011 c 105 s 2; 2000 c 50 s 3.]

catchline: Domestic violence fatality review panels—Composition—Reports.


title: RCW 43.235.040

text:
(1) An oral or written communication or a document shared with the coordinating entity or within or produced by a domestic violence fatality review panel related to a domestic violence fatality review is confidential and not subject to disclosure or discoverable by a third party. An oral or written communication or a document provided by a third party to the coordinating entity or a domestic violence fatality review panel, or between a third party and a domestic violence fatality review panel, related to a domestic violence fatality review is confidential and not subject to disclosure or discovery by a third party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, recommendations from the domestic violence fatality review panel and the coordinating entity generally may be disclosed minus personal identifiers.
(2) The coordinating entity and review panels, only to the extent otherwise permitted by law or court rule, shall have access to information and records regarding the domestic violence victims and perpetrators under review held by domestic violence perpetrators' treatment providers; dental care providers; hospitals, medical providers, and pathologists; coroners and medical examiners; mental health providers; lawyers; the state and local governments; the courts; and employers. The coordinating entity and the review panels shall maintain the confidentiality of such information to the extent required by any applicable law.
(3) The coordinating entity or review panels shall review, only to the extent otherwise permitted by law or court rule when determined to be relevant and necessary to an investigation, guardian ad litem reports, parenting evaluations, and victim impact statements; probation information; mental health evaluations done for court; presentence interviews and reports, and any recommendations made regarding bail and release on own recognizance; child protection services, welfare, and other information held by the department; any law enforcement incident documentation, such as incident reports, dispatch records, victim, witness, and suspect statements, and any supplemental reports, probable cause statements, and 911 call taker's reports; corrections and postsentence supervision reports; and any other information determined to be relevant to the review. The coordinating entity and the review panels shall maintain the confidentiality of such information to the extent required by any applicable law.
[ 2015 c 275 s 13; 2012 c 223 s 6; 2000 c 50 s 4.]

catchline: Confidentiality—Access to information.


title: RCW 43.235.050

text:
If acting in good faith, without malice, and within the parameters of this chapter and the protocols established, representatives of the coordinating entity and the statewide and regional domestic violence fatality review panels are immune from civil liability for an activity related to reviews of particular fatalities.
[ 2012 c 223 s 7; 2000 c 50 s 5.]

catchline: Immunity from liability.


title: RCW 43.235.060

text:
Within available funds, data regarding each domestic violence fatality review shall be collected on standard forms created by the coordinating entity. Data collected on reviewed fatalities shall be compiled and analyzed for the purposes of identifying points at which the system response to domestic violence could be improved and identifying patterns in domestic violence fatalities.
[ 2000 c 50 s 6.]

catchline: Data collection and analysis.


title: RCW 43.235.800

text:
A biennial statewide report shall be issued by the coordinating entity in December of even-numbered years, ending in 2010. The coordinating entity may subsequently issue periodic reports containing recommendations on policy changes that would improve program performance, and issues identified through the work of the regional panels. Copies of this report shall be distributed to the governor, to the appropriate legislative committees, and to those agencies involved in the regional domestic violence fatality review panels.
[ 2011 c 105 s 3; 2000 c 50 s 7.]

catchline: Statewide report.


title: RCW 43.235.900

text:
If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and this finding does not affect the operation of the remainder of this act in its application to the agencies concerned. Rules adopted under this act must meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition to the receipt of federal funds by the state.
[ 2000 c 50 s 9.]

catchline: Conflict with federal requirements—2000 c 50.


title: RCW 43.235.901

text:
For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
[ 2009 c 521 s 111.]

catchline: Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.


title: RCW 43.24.001

text: See chapter 46.01 RCW.

catchline: Department of licensing—Creation—Director—Powers, duties, and functions—Personnel.


title: RCW 43.24.005

text:
The director of licensing shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The director shall receive a salary in an amount fixed by the governor in accordance with RCW 43.03.040.
[ 1999 c 240 s 3.]

catchline: Director—Appointment—Salary.


title: RCW 43.24.016

text:
(1) The director of licensing shall supervise and administer the activities of the department of licensing and shall advise the governor and the legislature with respect to matters under the jurisdiction of the department.
(2) In addition to other powers and duties granted to the director, the director has the following powers and duties:
(a) Enter into contracts on behalf of the state to carry out the responsibilities of the department;
(b) Accept and expend gifts and grants, whether such grants be of federal or other funds;
(c) Appoint a deputy director and such assistant directors, special assistants, and administrators as may be needed to administer the department. These employees are exempt from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW;
(d) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW and perform all other functions necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the department;
(e) Delegate powers, duties, and functions as the director deems necessary for efficient administration, but the director is responsible for the official acts of the officers and employees of the department; and
(f) Perform other duties as are necessary and consistent with law.
(3) The director may establish advisory groups as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the department.
(4) The internal affairs of the department shall be under the control of the director in order that the director may manage the department in a flexible and intelligent manner as dictated by changing contemporary circumstances. Unless specifically limited by law, the director shall have complete charge and supervisory powers over the department. The director may create such administrative structures as the director deems appropriate, except as otherwise specified by law, and the director may employ such personnel as may be necessary in accordance with chapter 41.06 RCW, except as otherwise provided by law.
[ 1999 c 240 s 4.]

catchline: Powers and duties—Generally.


title: RCW 43.24.020

text:
In addition to other powers and duties granted to the department, the director of licensing shall administer all laws with respect to the examination of applicants for, and the issuance of, licenses to persons to engage in any business, profession, trade, occupation, or activity except for health professions.
[ 1999 c 240 s 1; 1994 c 92 s 496; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 s 314; 1979 c 158 s 95; 1965 c 100 s 2; 1965 c 8 s 43.24.020. Prior: (i) 1921 c 7 s 96; RRS s 10854. (ii) 1921 c 7 s 104; RRS s 10862. (iii) 1929 c 133 s 1; RRS s 5852-24.]
Notes:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
Powers, duties and functions of director and department of licensing: Chapter 46.01 RCW.

catchline: Powers and duties—Licensing.


title: RCW 43.24.023

text:
For rules adopted after July 23, 1995, the director of the department of licensing may not rely solely on a section of law stating a statute's intent or purpose, on the enabling provisions of the statute establishing the agency, or on any combination of such provisions, for statutory authority to adopt any rule, except rules defining or clarifying terms in, or procedures necessary to the implementation of, a statute.
[ 1995 c 403 s 107.]
Notes:
Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.

catchline: Rule-making authority.


title: RCW 43.24.030

text:
The word "license" shall be construed to mean and include license, certificate of registration, certificate of qualification, certificate of competency, certificate of authority, and any other instrument, by whatever name designated, authorizing the practice of a profession or calling, the carrying on of a business or occupation, or the doing of any act required by law to be authorized by the state.
[ 1965 c 8 s 43.24.030. Prior: 1921 c 7 s 98; RRS s 10856.]

catchline: "License" defined.


title: RCW 43.24.040

text:
The director of licensing shall prescribe the various forms of applications, certificates, and licenses required by law.
[ 1979 c 158 s 97; 1965 c 8 s 43.24.040. Prior: 1921 c 7 s 97; RRS s 10855.]
Notes:
Application forms—Licenses—Mention of race or religion prohibited—Penalty: RCW 43.01.100.
Director to prescribe forms for applications, certificates of title, registration certificates, etc.: RCW 46.01.160.

catchline: Forms to be prescribed.


title: RCW 43.24.060

text:
(1) The director of licensing shall, from time to time, fix such times and places for holding examinations of applicants as may be convenient, and adopt general rules and regulations prescribing the method of conducting examinations.
The governor, from time to time, upon the request of the director of licensing, shall appoint examining committees, composed of three persons possessing the qualifications provided by law to conduct examinations of applicants for licenses to practice the respective professions or callings for which licenses are required.
The committees shall prepare the necessary lists of examination questions, conduct the examinations, which may be either oral or written, or partly oral and partly written, and shall make and file with the director of licensing lists, signed by all the members conducting the examination, showing the names and addresses of all applicants for licenses who have successfully passed the examination, and showing separately the names and addresses of the applicants who have failed to pass the examination, together with all examination questions and the written answers thereto submitted by the applicants.
Each member of a committee shall receive twenty-five dollars per day for each day spent in conducting the examination and in going to and returning from the place of examination, and travel expenses, in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(2) The director of licensing may appoint advisory committees to advise the department regarding the preparation of examinations for professional licensing and such other specific aspects of regulating the professions within the jurisdiction of the department as the director may designate. Such a committee and its members shall serve at the pleasure of the director.
Each member of an advisory committee shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in attending meetings of the committee in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
[ 1984 c 287 s 78; 1982 c 227 s 15; 1979 c 158 s 98; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 s 105; 1965 c 100 s 3; 1965 c 8 s 43.24.060. Prior: 1921 c 7 s 99; RRS s 10857.]
Notes:
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
Effective date—1982 c 227: See note following RCW 19.09.100.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.

catchline: Examinations—Committees—Duties, compensation, travel expenses.


title: RCW 43.24.065

text:
The director of licensing may, at the request of a board or committee established under Title 18 RCW under the administrative authority of the department of licensing, appoint temporary additional members for the purpose of participating as members during the administration and grading of practical examinations for licensure, certification, or registration. The appointment shall be for the duration of the examination specified in the request. Individuals so appointed must meet the same minimum qualifications as regular members of the board or committee, including the requirement to be licensed, certified, or registered. While serving as board or committee members, persons so appointed have all the powers, duties, and immunities and are entitled to the emoluments, including travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060, of regular members of the board or committee. This authority is intended to provide for more efficient, economical, and effective examinations.
[ 1985 c 116 s 1.]

catchline: Appointment of temporary additional members of boards and committees for administration and grading of examinations.


title: RCW 43.24.080

text:
Except as provided in RCW 43.24.112, at the close of each examination the department of licensing shall prepare the proper licenses, where no further fee is required to be paid, and issue licenses to the successful applicants signed by the director and notify all successful applicants, where a further fee is required, of the fact that they are entitled to receive such license upon the payment of such further fee to the department of licensing and notify all applicants who have failed to pass the examination of that fact.
[ 1997 c 58 s 866; 1979 c 158 s 99; 1965 c 100 s 4; 1965 c 8 s 43.24.080. Prior: 1921 c 7 s 101; RRS s 10859.]
Notes:
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.

catchline: Issuance of licenses.


title: RCW 43.24.084

text:
Social security numbers and drivers' license numbers may not be used as part of a professional license. Professional licenses containing such information that are in existence on January 1, 2002, shall comply with this section by the next renewal date.
[ 2001 c 276 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2001 c 276: "This act takes effect January 1, 2002." [ 2001 c 276 s 2.]

catchline: Professional licenses—Use of social security numbers and drivers' license numbers prohibited.


title: RCW 43.24.086

text:
It shall be the policy of the state of Washington that the cost of each professional, occupational[,] or business licensing program be fully borne by the members of that profession, occupation[,] or business. The director of licensing shall from time to time establish the amount of all application fees, license fees, registration fees, examination fees, permit fees, renewal fees, and any other fee associated with licensing or regulation of professions, occupations[,] or businesses, except for health professions, administered by the department of licensing. In fixing said fees, the director shall set the fees for each such program at a sufficient level to defray the costs of administering that program. All such fees shall be fixed by rule adopted by the director in accordance with the provisions of the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 1999 c 240 s 2; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 s 315; 1987 c 467 s 7; 1983 c 168 s 12.]
Notes:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
Regulation of health professions: Chapters 18.120 and 18.122 RCW.

catchline: Fee policy for professions, occupations, and businesses—Determination by rule.


title: RCW 43.24.090

text:
Any person taking any written examination prescribed or authorized by law, for a license or permit to practice any trade, occupation, or profession, who, because of any disability, is unable to write the examination himself or herself, may dictate it to and have it written or typed by another, to the same effect as though the examination were written out by himself or herself. Any expense connected therewith shall be borne by the person taking the examination.
[ 2020 c 274 s 22; 2009 c 549 s 5109; 1965 c 8 s 43.24.090. Prior: 1947 c 143 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8265-20.]

catchline: Examination of persons with disabilities.


title: RCW 43.24.112

text:
The department shall immediately suspend any license issued by the department of licensing of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.
[ 1997 c 58 s 869.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: 1997 c 58 s 886 requiring a court to order certification of noncompliance with residential provisions of a court-ordered parenting plan was vetoed. Provisions ordering the department of social and health services to certify a responsible parent based on a court order to certify for noncompliance with residential provisions of a parenting plan were vetoed. See RCW 74.20A.320.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.

catchline: Suspension of license—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.


title: RCW 43.24.115

text:
The director may deputize one or more of his or her assistants to perform his or her duties with reference to refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses, including the power to preside at hearings and to render decisions therein subject to the approval of the director.
[ 2009 c 549 s 5110; 1965 c 100 s 6.]

catchline: Director's duties as to refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses—Performance by assistants.


title: RCW 43.24.120

text:
Except as provided in RCW 43.24.112, any person feeling aggrieved by the refusal of the director to issue a license, or to renew one, or by the revocation or suspension of a license shall have a right of appeal to superior court from the decision of the director of licensing, which shall be taken, prosecuted, heard, and determined in the manner provided in chapter 34.05 RCW.
The decision of the superior court may be reviewed by the supreme court or the court of appeals in the same manner as other civil cases.
[ 1997 c 58 s 868; 1987 c 202 s 212; 1979 c 158 s 102; 1971 c 81 s 112; 1965 c 8 s 43.24.120. Prior: 1921 c 7 s 106; RRS s 10864.]
Notes:
Rules of court: Writ procedure superseded by RAP 2.1, 2.2, 18.22.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.

catchline: Appeal—Further review.


title: RCW 43.24.125

text:
Enforcement action taken after July 23, 1995, by the director or the department of licensing shall be in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.
[ 1995 c 403 s 624.]
Notes:
Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.

catchline: Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.


title: RCW 43.24.130

text:
(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the license of any person licensed by the director of licensing, or the boards and commissions listed in chapter 18.235 RCW, to practice a profession or engage in an occupation, if valid and in force and effect at the time the licensee entered service in the armed forces, the United States public health service commissioned corps, the national oceanic and atmospheric administration commissioned officer corps, or the merchant marine of the United States, shall continue in full force and effect so long as such service continues, unless sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause as provided by law. The director, board, or commission shall renew the license of every such person who applies for renewal thereof within six months after being discharged from service with a qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005, upon payment of the renewal fee applicable to the then current year or other license period.
(2) If requested by the licensee, the license of a spouse or registered domestic partner of a service member in the United States armed forces, including the United States public health service commissioned corps and the national oceanic and atmospheric administration commissioned officer corps, if valid and in force and effect at the time the service member is deployed or stationed in a location outside Washington state, must be placed in inactive military spouse or registered domestic partner status so long as such service continues, unless sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause as provided by law. The director, board, or commission shall return to active status the license of every such person who applies for activation within six months after returning to Washington state, upon payment of the current renewal fee and meeting the current renewal conditions of the respective license.
(3) The director, board, or commission may adopt any rules necessary to implement this section.
[ 2026 c 207 s 7; 2024 c 146 s 21; 2012 c 45 s 1; 1979 c 158 s 103; 1965 c 8 s 43.24.130. Prior: 1945 c 112 s 1; 1943 c 108 s 1; RRS s 10864-1.]
Notes:
Findings—2026 c 207: See note following RCW 41.04.010.
Intent—2024 c 146: See note following RCW 73.04.005.

catchline: License moratorium for persons in service—Rules.


title: RCW 43.24.140

text:
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary which provides for a licensing period for any type of license subject to this chapter, the director of licensing may, from time to time, extend or otherwise modify the duration of any licensing, certification, or registration period, whether an initial or renewal period, if the director determines that it would result in a more economical or efficient operation of state government and that the public health, safety, or welfare would not be substantially adversely affected thereby. However, no license, certification, or registration may be issued or approved for a period in excess of four years, without renewal. Such extension, reduction, or other modification of a licensing, certification, or registration period shall be by rule or regulation of the department of licensing adopted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW. Such rules and regulations may provide a method for imposing and collecting such additional proportional fee as may be required for the extended or modified period.
[ 1984 c 279 s 25; 1979 c 158 s 104; 1971 c 52 s 1.]
Notes:
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.

catchline: Extension or modification of licensing, certification, or registration period authorized—Rules and regulations, manner and content.


title: RCW 43.24.150

text:
(1) The business and professions account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from business or professional licenses, registrations, certifications, renewals, examinations, or civil penalties assessed and collected by the department from the following chapters must be deposited into the account:
(a) Chapter 18.08 RCW, architects, except as provided in RCW 18.08.510;
(b) Chapter 18.11 RCW, auctioneers;
(((b)))(c) Chapter 18.16 RCW, cosmetologists, barbers, and manicurists;
(((c)))(d) Chapter 18.39 RCW, embalmers and funeral directors;
(e) Chapter 18.96 RCW, landscape architects;
(f) Chapter 18.140 RCW, certified real estate appraisers;
(g) Chapter 18.145 RCW, court reporters;
(((d)))(h) Chapter 18.165 RCW, private investigators;
(((e)))(i) Chapter 18.170 RCW, security guards;
(((f)))(j) Chapter 18.185 RCW, bail bond agents;
(((g)))(k) Chapter 18.220 RCW, geologists;
(l) Chapter 18.280 RCW, home inspectors;
(((h)))(m) Chapter 18.310 RCW, appraisal management companies;
(n) Chapter 19.16 RCW, collection agencies;
(((i)))(o) Chapter 19.31 RCW, employment agencies;
(((j)))(p) Chapter 19.105 RCW, camping resorts;
(((k)))(q) Chapter 19.138 RCW, sellers of travel;
(((l)))(r) Chapter 42.45 RCW, notaries public;
(((m)))(s) Chapter 64.36 RCW, timeshares;
(((n)))(t) Chapter 67.08 RCW, boxing, martial arts, and wrestling;
(((o)))(u) Chapter 68.05 RCW, funeral and cemetery board;
(v) Chapter 18.300 RCW, body art, body piercing, and tattooing;
(((p)))(w) Chapter 79A.60 RCW, whitewater river outfitters;
(((q)))(x) Chapter 19.158 RCW, commercial telephone solicitation; and
(((r)))(y) Chapter 19.290 RCW, scrap metal businesses.
Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for expenses incurred in carrying out these business and professions licensing activities of the department. Any residue in the account must be accumulated and may not revert to the general fund at the end of the biennium. ((However, during the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium the legislature may transfer to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance in the account.))
(2) The director must biennially prepare a budget request based on the anticipated costs of administering the business and professions licensing activities listed in subsection (1) of this section, which must include the estimated income from these business and professions fees.
(3) The director is required to provide an annual report on or before the 30th day of each September, beginning in 2026, detailing the revenues and expenditures for each chapter authorized to use the business and professions account in subsection (1) of this section.
[ 2025 c 232 s 1; 2017 c 281 s 40; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 s 978; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 s 977; 2013 c 322 s 30; 2011 c 298 s 25. Prior: 2009 c 429 s 4; 2009 c 412 s 21; 2009 c 370 s 19; 2008 c 119 s 22; 2005 c 25 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2025 c 232: "This act takes effect January 1, 2026." [ 2025 c 232 s 4.]
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RCW 43.24.150
Business and professions account (as amended by 2025 c 424).
(1) The business and professions account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from business or professional licenses, registrations, certifications, renewals, examinations, or civil penalties assessed and collected by the department from the following chapters must be deposited into the account:
(a) Chapter 18.11 RCW, auctioneers;
(b) Chapter 18.16 RCW, cosmetologists, barbers, and manicurists;
(c) Chapter 18.145 RCW, court reporters;
(d) Chapter 18.165 RCW, private investigators;
(e) Chapter 18.170 RCW, security guards;
(f) Chapter 18.185 RCW, bail bond agents;
(g) Chapter 18.280 RCW, home inspectors;
(h) Chapter 19.16 RCW, collection agencies;
(i) Chapter 19.31 RCW, employment agencies;
(j) Chapter 19.105 RCW, camping resorts;
(k) Chapter 19.138 RCW, sellers of travel;
(l) Chapter 42.45 RCW, notaries public;
(m) Chapter 64.36 RCW, timeshares;
(n) Chapter 67.08 RCW, boxing, martial arts, and wrestling;
(o) Chapter 18.300 RCW, body art, body piercing, and tattooing;
(p) Chapter 79A.60 RCW, whitewater river outfitters;
(q) Chapter 19.158 RCW, commercial telephone solicitation; and
(r) Chapter 19.290 RCW, scrap metal businesses.
Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for expenses incurred in carrying out these business and professions licensing activities of the department. Any residue in the account must be accumulated and may not revert to the general fund at the end of the biennium. However, during the 2013-2015 and 2025-2027 fiscal ((biennium))biennia the legislature may transfer to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance in the account.
(2) The director must biennially prepare a budget request based on the anticipated costs of administering the business and professions licensing activities listed in subsection (1) of this section, which must include the estimated income from these business and professions fees.
[ 2025 c 424 s 949; 2017 c 281 s 40; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 s 978; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 s 977; 2013 c 322 s 30; 2011 c 298 s 25. Prior: 2009 c 429 s 4; 2009 c 412 s 21; 2009 c 370 s 19; 2008 c 119 s 22; 2005 c 25 s 1.]
Notes:
Reviser's note: RCW 43.24.150 was amended twice during the 2025 legislative session, each without reference to the other. For rule of construction concerning sections amended more than once during the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.
Effective date—2025 c 424: See note following RCW 9.46.100.
Effective date—2017 c 281: See RCW 42.45.905.
Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.
Purpose—Intent—Agency transfer—Contracting—Effective date—2011 c 298: See notes following RCW 19.02.020.
Effective date—2009 c 412 ss 1-21: See RCW 18.300.901.
Short title—Implementation—2009 c 412: See RCW 18.300.900 and 18.300.902.
Effective date—2009 c 370 ss 17 and 19: "Sections 17 and 19 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect July 1, 2009." [ 2009 c 370 s 23.]
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Effective date—2005 c 25: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2005." [ 2005 c 25 s 5.]

catchline: Business and professions account (as amended by 2025 c 232).


title: RCW 43.24.170

text:
For the purposes of implementing the notice and filing provisions under RCW 60.90.030(2)(a) and 60.90.090 that are applicable to the department of licensing, the department of licensing may, by rule, create wage lien forms specific to the department of licensing, so long as the forms include the information described in those sections.
[ 2021 c 102 s 19.]
Notes:
Short title—Effective date—2021 c 102: See RCW 60.90.900 and 60.90.902.

catchline: Wage lien forms.


title: RCW 43.24.175

text:
The department of licensing wage lien account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from wage lien filing fees collected by the department of licensing must be deposited in the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only to administer wage lien filings in RCW 60.90.030.
[ 2021 c 102 s 20.]
Notes:
Short title—Effective date—2021 c 102: See RCW 60.90.900 and 60.90.902.

catchline: Department of licensing wage lien account.


title: RCW 43.250.010

text:
The purpose of this chapter is to enable eligible governmental entities, including community and technical college districts, the state board for community and technical colleges as established in chapter 28B.50 RCW, public four-year institutions of higher education, qualifying federally recognized tribes or federally recognized political subdivisions thereof, and other governmental entities to participate with the state in providing maximum opportunities for the investment of surplus public funds consistent with the safety and protection of such funds. The legislature finds and declares that the public interest is found in providing maximum prudent investment of surplus funds, thereby reducing the need for additional taxation. The legislature also recognizes that not all eligible governmental entities are able to maximize the return on their temporary surplus funds. The legislature therefore provides in this chapter a mechanism whereby eligible governmental entities may, at their option, utilize the resources of the state treasurer's office to maximize the potential of surplus funds while ensuring the safety of those funds.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 10 s 1; 2001 c 31 s 1; 1996 c 268 s 1; 1986 c 294 s 1.]

catchline: Purpose.


title: RCW 43.250.020

text:
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section shall apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Authorized tribal official" means any officer or employee of a qualifying federally recognized tribe who has been expressly designated by tribal constitution, ordinance, or resolution as the officer having the authority to invest the funds of the qualifying federally recognized tribe or federally recognized political subdivisions thereof.
(2) "Eligible governmental entity" means any county, city, town, municipal corporation, quasi-municipal corporation, public corporation, political subdivision, or special purpose taxing district in the state, an instrumentality of any of the foregoing governmental entities created under chapter 39.34 RCW, any agency of state government, any entity issuing or executing and delivering bonds or certificates of participation with respect to financing contracts approved by the state finance committee under RCW 39.94.040, and any qualifying federally recognized tribe or federally recognized political subdivisions thereof.
(3) "Financial officer" means the board-appointed treasurer of a community or technical college district, the state board for community and technical colleges, or a public four-year institution of higher education.
(4) "Funds" means:
(a) Funds of an eligible governmental entity under the control of or in the custody of any government finance official or local funds, as defined by the office of financial management publication "Policies, Regulations and Procedures," under the control of or in the custody of a financial officer by virtue of the official's authority that are not immediately required to meet current demands; and
(b) Tribal funds under the control of or in the custody of any qualifying federally recognized tribe or federally recognized political subdivisions thereof, where the tribe warrants that the use or disposition of the funds are either not subject to, or are used and deposited with federal approval, and where the tribe warrants that the funds are not immediately required to meet current demands.
(5) "Government finance official" means any officer or employee of an eligible governmental entity who has been designated by statute or by local charter, ordinance, resolution, or other appropriate official action, as the officer having the authority to invest the funds of the eligible governmental entity. However, the county treasurer shall be deemed the only government finance official for all public agencies for which the county treasurer has exclusive statutory authority to invest the funds thereof.
(6) "Public funds investment account" or "investment pool" means the aggregate of all funds as defined in subsection (4) of this section that are placed in the custody of the state treasurer for pooled investment and reinvestment.
(7) "Qualifying federally recognized tribe or federally recognized political subdivisions thereof" means any federally recognized tribe, located in the state of Washington, authorized and empowered by its constitution or ordinance to invest its surplus funds pursuant to this section, and whose authorized tribal official has executed a deposit agreement with the office of the treasurer.
(8) "Separately managed accounts" means both the separately managed public funds investment account and the separately managed state agency investment account.
(9) "Separately managed public funds investment account" means the aggregate of all funds defined in subsection (4) of this section, except those that are remitted by state agencies, that are placed in the custody of the state treasurer for investment and reinvestment in separate portfolios.
(10) "Separately managed state agency investment account" means the aggregate of all funds defined in subsection (4) of this section that are remitted by state agencies and that are placed in the custody of the state treasurer for investment and reinvestment in separate portfolios.
[ 2019 c 163 s 1; 2016 c 152 s 19. Prior: 2010 1st sp.s. c 10 s 2; 2001 c 31 s 2; 1996 c 268 s 2; 1990 c 106 s 1; 1986 c 294 s 2.]

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 43.250.030

text:
There is created a trust fund to be known as the public funds investment account. The account is to be separately accounted for and invested by the state treasurer. All moneys remitted for pooled investment under this chapter shall be deposited in this account. All earnings on any balances in the public funds investment account, less moneys for administration pursuant to RCW 43.250.060, shall be credited to the public funds investment account.
[ 2019 c 163 s 2; 1991 sp.s. c 13 s 86; 1990 c 106 s 2; 1986 c 294 s 3.]
Notes:
Effective dates—1991 sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 18.04.105.

catchline: Public funds investment account.


title: RCW 43.250.040

text:
If authorized by statute, local ordinance, resolution, or other appropriate official action, the state treasurer, a government finance official or financial officer or his or her designee, or authorized tribal official, may place funds into the public funds investment account for investment and reinvestment by the state treasurer in those securities and investments set forth in RCW 43.84.080 and chapter 39.58 RCW. The state treasurer shall invest the funds in such manner as to effectively maximize the yield to the investment pool. In investing and reinvesting moneys in the public funds investment account and in acquiring, retaining, managing, and disposing of investments of the investment pool, there shall be exercised the judgment and care under the circumstances then prevailing which persons of prudence, discretion, and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not in regard to speculation but in regard to the permanent disposition of the funds considering the probable income as well as the probable safety of the capital.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 10 s 3; 2001 c 31 s 3; 1996 c 268 s 3; 1986 c 294 s 4.]

catchline: Investment pool—Investment of funds by state treasurer—Degree of judgment and care required.


title: RCW 43.250.050

text:
The state treasurer's office is authorized to employ such personnel as are necessary to administer the public funds investment account. The bond of the state treasurer as required by law shall be made to include the faithful performance of all functions relating to the investment pool.
[ 1986 c 294 s 5.]

catchline: Investment pool—Employment of personnel.


title: RCW 43.250.060

text:
The state treasurer shall by rule prescribe the time periods for investments in the investment pool and the procedure for withdrawal of funds from the investment pool. The state treasurer shall promulgate such other rules as are deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the investment pool. The rules shall also provide for the administrative expenses of the investment pool, including repayment of the initial administrative costs financed out of the appropriation included in chapter 294, Laws of 1986, to be paid from the pool's earnings and for the interest earnings in excess of the expenses to be credited or paid to participants in the pool. The state treasurer may deduct the amounts necessary to reimburse the treasurer's office for the actual expenses the office incurs and to repay any funds appropriated and expended for the initial administrative costs of the pool. Any credits or payments to the participants shall be calculated and made in a manner which equitably reflects the differing amounts of the participants' respective deposits in the investment pool fund and the differing periods of time for which the amounts were placed in the investment pool.
[ 1990 c 106 s 3; 1986 c 294 s 6.]

catchline: Investment pool—Generally.


title: RCW 43.250.070

text:
The state treasurer shall keep a separate account for each participant having funds in the investment pool. Each separate account shall record the individual amounts deposited in the investment pool, the date of withdrawals, and the earnings credited or paid. The state treasurer shall report monthly the status of the respective account to each participant having funds in the pool during the previous month.
[ 1990 c 106 s 4; 1986 c 294 s 7.]

catchline: Investment pool—Separate accounts for participants—Monthly status report.


title: RCW 43.250.080

text:
At the end of each fiscal year, the state treasurer shall submit to the governor, the state auditor, and the joint legislative audit and review committee a summary of the activity of the investment pool. The summary shall indicate the quantity of funds deposited; the earnings of the pool; the investments purchased, sold, or exchanged; the administrative expenses of the investment pool; and such other information as the state treasurer deems relevant.
[ 1996 c 288 s 48; 1986 c 294 s 8.]

catchline: Investment pool—Annual summary of activity.


title: RCW 43.250.150

text:
There is created a trust fund to be known as the separately managed public funds investment account. The account is to be separately accounted for and invested by the state treasurer. All moneys remitted for investment in separate portfolios under this chapter, except those remitted by state agencies, shall be deposited in this account. All earnings on any balances in the separately managed public funds investment account, less amounts charged by the office of the state treasurer, shall be credited to the separately managed public funds investment account.
[ 2019 c 163 s 4.]

catchline: Separately managed public funds investment account.


title: RCW 43.250.160

text:
There is created a trust fund to be known as the separately managed state agency investment account. The account is to be separately accounted for and invested by the state treasurer. All moneys remitted by state agencies for investment in separate portfolios under this chapter shall be deposited in this account. All earnings on any balances in the separately managed state agency investment account, less amounts charged by the office of the state treasurer, shall be credited to the separately managed state agency investment account.
[ 2019 c 163 s 5.]

catchline: Separately managed state agency investment account.


title: RCW 43.250.170

text:
A separately managed state treasurer's service account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. The account is not subject to appropriation or allotment procedures. All moneys received from separately managed accounts for payment to the office of the state treasurer must be deposited into the separately managed state treasurer's service account. Expenditures from the separately managed state treasurer's service account may be made solely for the operation of the separately managed accounts investment program. Only the treasurer or the treasurer's designee may authorize expenditures from the separately managed state treasurer's service account.
[ 2019 c 163 s 6.]

catchline: Separately managed state treasurer's service account.


title: RCW 43.250.180

text:
If the office of the state treasurer enters into an agreement with an eligible governmental entity for a separately managed account, the agreement must provide for service charges at rates to allow for operation of the program at no cost to the state and for accumulation of reserves the state treasurer deems necessary for the prudent management of the separately managed account. The agreement must at minimum include the payment for services, time periods for investments, and provisions for orderly withdrawal of funds. The state treasurer may promulgate such rules as are deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the separately managed account.
[ 2019 c 163 s 3.]

catchline: Separately managed accounts—Agreements—Rule making.


title: RCW 43.250.190

text:
Funds placed in separately managed accounts pursuant to agreements between the office of the state treasurer and eligible governmental entities shall be invested and reinvested by the state treasurer so as to effectively maximize the yield to the separately managed account portfolios. In investing and reinvesting moneys in the separately managed accounts and in acquiring, retaining, managing, and disposing of investments of the separately managed accounts, there shall be exercised the judgment and care under the circumstances then prevailing which persons of prudence, discretion, and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not in regard to speculation but in regard to the permanent disposition of the funds considering the probable income as well as the probable safety of the capital. The state treasurer shall also consider the public policies of Washington and the values of its citizens when making investment-related decisions.
[ 2019 c 163 s 7.]

catchline: Separately managed accounts—Investment of funds by state treasurer—Degree of judgment and care required.


title: RCW 43.250.200

text:
The state treasurer's office is authorized to employ such personnel as are necessary to administer the separately managed accounts. The bond of the state treasurer as required by law shall be made to include the faithful performance of all functions relating to the separately managed accounts.
[ 2019 c 163 s 8.]

catchline: Separately managed accounts—Employment of personnel.


title: RCW 43.270.010

text:
The legislature recognizes that statewide efforts aimed at reducing the incidence of substance abuse, including alcohol, tobacco, or other drug abuse, or violence must be increased. The legislature further recognizes that the most effective strategy for reducing the impact of alcohol, tobacco, other drug abuse, and violence is through the collaborative efforts of educators, law enforcement, local government officials, local treatment providers, and concerned community and citizens' groups.
The legislature intends to support the development and activities of community mobilization strategies against alcohol, tobacco, or other drug abuse, and violence, through the following efforts:
(1) Providing funding support for prevention, treatment, and enforcement activities identified by communities that have brought together education, treatment, local government, law enforcement, and other key elements of the community;
(2) Providing technical assistance and support to help communities develop and carry out effective activities; and
(3) Providing communities with opportunities to share suggestions for state program operations and budget priorities.
[ 2001 c 48 s 1; 1989 c 271 s 315.]

catchline: Intent.


title: RCW 43.270.020

text:
(1) There is established in the department of commerce a grant program to provide incentive for and support for communities to develop targeted and coordinated strategies to reduce the incidence and impact of alcohol, tobacco, or other drug abuse, or violence.
(2) The department of commerce shall make awards, subject to funds appropriated by the legislature, under the following terms:
(a) Starting July 1, 2001, funds will be available to countywide programs through a formula developed by the department of commerce in consultation with program contractors, which will take into consideration county population size.
(b) In order to be eligible for consideration, applicants must demonstrate, at a minimum:
(i) That the community has developed and is committed to carrying out a coordinated strategy of prevention, treatment, and law enforcement activities;
(ii) That the community has considered research-based theory when developing its strategy;
(iii) That proposals submitted for funding are based on a local assessment of need and address specific objectives contained in a coordinated strategy of prevention, treatment, and law enforcement against alcohol, tobacco, or other drug abuse, or violence;
(iv) Evidence of active participation in preparation of the proposal and specific commitments to implementing the community-wide agenda by leadership from education, law enforcement, local government, tribal government, and treatment entities in the community, and the opportunity for meaningful involvement from others such as neighborhood and citizen groups, businesses, human service, health and job training organizations, and other key elements of the community, particularly those whose responsibilities in law enforcement, treatment, prevention, education, or other community efforts provide direct, ongoing contact with substance abusers or those who exhibit violent behavior, or those at risk for alcohol, tobacco, or other drug abuse, or violent behavior;
(v) Evidence of additional local resources committed to the applicant's strategy totaling at least twenty-five percent of funds awarded under this section. These resources may consist of public or private funds, donated goods or services, and other measurable commitments, including in-kind contributions such as volunteer services, materials, supplies, physical facilities, or a combination thereof; and
(vi) That the funds applied for, if received, will not be used to replace funding for existing activities.
(c) At a minimum, grant applications must include the following:
(i) A definition of geographic area;
(ii) A needs assessment describing the extent and impact of alcohol, tobacco, or other drug abuse, and violence in the community, including an explanation of those who are most severely impacted and those most at risk of substance abuse or violent behavior;
(iii) An explanation of the community-wide strategy for prevention, treatment, and law enforcement activities related to alcohol, tobacco, or other drug abuse, or violence, with particular attention to those who are most severely impacted and/or those most at risk of alcohol, tobacco, or other drug abuse, or violent behavior;
(iv) An explanation of who was involved in development of the strategy and what specific commitments have been made to carry it out;
(v) Identification of existing prevention, education, treatment, and law enforcement resources committed by the applicant, including financial and other support, and an explanation of how the applicant's strategy involves and builds on the efforts of existing organizations or coalitions that have been carrying out community efforts against alcohol, tobacco, or other drug abuse, or violence;
(vi) Identification of activities that address specific objectives in the strategy for which additional resources are needed;
(vii) Identification of additional local resources, including public or private funds, donated goods or services, and other measurable commitments, that have been committed to the activities identified in (c)(vi) of this subsection;
(viii) Identification of activities that address specific objectives in the strategy for which funding is requested;
(ix) For each activity for which funding is requested, an explanation in sufficient detail to demonstrate:
(A) Feasibility through deliberative design, specific objectives, and a realistic plan for implementation;
(B) A rationale for how this activity will achieve measurable results and how it will be evaluated;
(C) That funds requested are necessary and appropriate to effectively carry out the activity; and
(x) Identification of a contracting agent meeting state requirements for each activity proposed for funding.
Each contracting agent must execute a written agreement with its local community mobilization advisory board that reflects the duties and powers of each party.
(3) Activities that may be funded through this grant program include those that:
(a) Prevent alcohol, tobacco, or other drug abuse, or violence through educational efforts, development of positive alternatives, intervention with high-risk groups, and other prevention strategies;
(b) Support effective treatment by increasing access to and availability of treatment opportunities, particularly for underserved or highly impacted populations, developing aftercare and support mechanisms, and other strategies to increase the availability and effectiveness of treatment;
(c) Provide meaningful consequences for participation in illegal activity and promote safe and healthy communities through support of law enforcement strategies;
(d) Create or build on efforts by existing community programs, coordinate their efforts, and develop cooperative efforts or other initiatives to make most effective use of resources to carry out the community's strategy against alcohol, tobacco, or other drug abuse, or violence; and
(e) Other activities that demonstrate both feasibility and a rationale for how the activity will achieve measurable results in the strategy against alcohol, tobacco, or other drug abuse, or violence.
[ 2023 c 470 s 2075; 2001 c 48 s 2; 1989 c 271 s 316.]
Notes:
Explanatory statement—2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.


title: RCW 43.270.040

text:
This grant program will be available to communities of any geographic size but will encourage and reward communities which develop coordinated or complimentary strategies within geographic areas such as county areas or groups of county areas which correspond to units of government with significant responsibilities in the area of substance abuse, existing coalitions, or other entities important to the success of a community's strategy against substance abuse.
[ 1989 c 271 s 318.]

catchline: Coordinated strategies.


title: RCW 43.270.070

text:
The department of commerce shall ask communities for suggestions on state practices, policies, and priorities that would help communities implement their strategies against alcohol, tobacco, or other drug abuse, or violence. The department of commerce shall review and respond to those suggestions making necessary changes where feasible, making recommendations to the legislature where appropriate, and providing an explanation as to why suggested changes cannot be accomplished, if the suggestions cannot be acted upon.
[ 2023 c 470 s 2076; 2001 c 48 s 3; 1989 c 271 s 321.]
Notes:
Explanatory statement—2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.

catchline: Community suggestions.


title: RCW 43.270.080

text:
The department of commerce may receive such gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources as may be made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of RCW 43.270.010 through 43.270.080 and expend the same or any income therefrom according to the terms of the gifts, grants, or endowments.
[ 2023 c 470 s 2077; 2001 c 48 s 4; 1989 c 271 s 322.]
Notes:
Explanatory statement—2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.

catchline: Gifts, grants, and endowments.


title: RCW 43.27A.020

text:
As used in this chapter, and unless the context indicates otherwise, words and phrase shall mean:
"Department" means the department of ecology;
"Director" means the director of ecology;
"State agency" and "state agencies" mean any branch, department or unit of state government, however designated or constituted;
"Water resources" means all waters above, upon, or beneath the surface of the earth, located within the state and over which the state has sole or concurrent jurisdiction.
"Beneficial use" means, but its meaning shall not be limited to: Domestic water supplies; irrigation; fish, shellfish, game, and other aquatic life; recreation; industrial water supplies; generation of hydroelectric power; and navigation.
[ 1987 c 109 s 31; 1967 c 242 s 2.]
Notes:
Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.

catchline: Definitions.