Updated 11/09/09

Christmas Tree Grower Licensing and Assessment Fees

Chapter 16-401 WAC

• Documents
• Public Hearing Information

On November 4, 2009, the department adopted an amendment to chapter 16-401 WAC that establishes annual licensing and assessment fees for Christmas tree growers.

During the 2007 legislative session, at the request of the Christmas tree industry, the Washington State Legislature adopted amendments to chapter 15.13 RCW (see Chapter 335, Laws of 2007) relative to Christmas tree grower licensure. This legislation authorized the department to adopt rules for annual license fees that may include a base fee and per acre assessment and fee collection methods. During the 2009 legislative session, the Legislature authorized (as required by Initiative 960) the Washington State Department of Agriculture to establish Christmas tree grower licensing fees (see Chapter 564, Laws of 2009).

Adoption Date: November 4, 2009  Effective Date: January 1, 2010

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Documents: 

• Concise Explanatory Statement
• CR-103 w/adopted rule text
• CR-102 w/proposed rule text
• Small Business Economic Impact Statement (SBEIS)
• CR-101

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Public Hearing Information:

WSDA held a public hearing to receive information and comments about the amendment on October 28, 2009, in Olympia, Washington.

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