Updated 6/16/09

Fryer Marketing Order Amendments

WAC 16-512-040, Assessments and assessment funds.

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• Public Hearing Information

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) received a petition from the Washington Fryer Commission requesting amendments to the Fryers, Broilers, and Roasters Marketing Order (chapter 16-512 WAC).

The proposed amendment would decrease the assessment rate from .35 of one cent per pound live weight to .10 of one cent per pound live weight on all fryers, roasters and broilers under the age of 6 months. Growers will have the opportunity to approve or reject the proposed decrease through referendum.

The need for the WA Fryer Commission to maintain its current assessment rate has decreased over the years. In the 1990's, Washington State University cut the poultry program which negated the opportunity for research unique to the poultry industry in Washington. A few years ago, the two remaining processors of Washington-grown chicken opted to combine the state origin information with Oregon's which eliminated the "Grown in Washington" brand. Prior to that change the marketing and promotional efforts were the primary expenditure for the Commission. Instead, the Commission will now mainly focus on assisting growers with maintaining their business, consumer outreach, regulatory services and legislative activities. These changes will implement the petition received from the Fryer Commission in accordance with RCW 15.66.050.

Any questions regarding the rule-making process should be directed to:

Washington State Department of Agriculture
Kelly Frost, Commodity Commission Coordinator
1111 Washington Street SE, 2nd Floor, Olympia WA 98504-2560
Phone: (360) 902-1802 / Fax: (360) 902-2092
E-mail: kfrost@agr.wa.gov

CR-102 Filed: 4/21/2009

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Documents: 

• CR-102 Marketing Order Amendments
• Proposed Rule Language
• Notice to Growers
• Recommended Decision
• Final Decision

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Public Hearing Information:

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