§ 15.86.010. Purpose
The legislature recognizes a public benefit in:
(1) Establishing standards governing the labeling and advertising of food products and agricultural commodities as organically produced;
(2) Providing certification under the federal organic food production act of 1990, 7 U.S.C. Sec. 6501 et seq., and the rules adopted thereunder for agricultural products marketed and labeled using the term "organic" or a derivative of the term "organic;"
(3) Providing access for Washington producers, processors, and handlers to domestic and international markets for organic food products; and
(4) Establishing a state organic program under the federal organic food production act of 1990, 7 U.S.C. Sec. 6501 et seq., and the rules adopted thereunder.
[2002 c 220 § 1; 1992 c 71 § 1; 1985 c 247 § 1.]
Sections: 15.86.010 15.86.020 15.86.030 15.86.060 15.86.065 15.86.070 15.86.090 15.86.110 NextLast modified: April 7, 2009