Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 15 Agriculture And Marketing - Section 15.17.010 Purpose

§ 15.17.010. Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the fair and orderly marketing of fruits and vegetables in the state of Washington by establishing uniform grades and standards and by providing for the inspection of these products. This chapter is vital to protecting the national and international reputation of fruit and vegetable products grown and shipped from this state and protecting consumers from the sale of inferior and misrepresented fruits and vegetables. This chapter is enacted in the exercise of the police power of this state for the purpose of protecting the immediate and future health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of this state.

[1998 c 154 § 1; 1963 c 122 § 1.]

Sections:  15.17.010  15.17.020  15.17.030  15.17.050  15.17.060  15.17.080  15.17.090  15.17.140  15.17.143  15.17.150  15.17.170  15.17.190  15.17.200  15.17.210  15.17.213  Next

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