Chapter 16-305 WAC

The department has withdrawn its consideration to amend chapter 16-305 WAC by:

• Increasing industrial hemp research program licensing fees to include:
  • A single grower or processor/marketer license fee increasing from $300 to approximately $7,500
  • A combination (grower and processor/marketer) license fee increasing from $300 to approximately $14,500
  • A seed distributor license fee increasing from $300 to approximately $7,500
• Reducing the application fee for a combination (grower and processor/marketer) license from $800 to $450

Withdrawn: 05/02/2019

The department will hold public hearings to receive information and comments regarding the proposed amendments on:

Send written comments using one of the following:

By mail:
Henri Gonzales, Agency Rules Coordinator
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
PO Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560

By fax: (360) 902-2092
By e-mail: wsdarulescomments@agr.wa.gov

Written comments must be received no later than 5:00 PM [To Be Determined].

Written submissions about the proposed rule may be inspected at:

Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
Natural Resources Building
1111 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504-2560

Please contact Jeff Larsen to discuss how you can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication.

By mail:
Jeff Larsen, Commodity Inspection Rules Coordinator
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
PO Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560

By fax: (360) 902-2085
By phone: (360) 902-1960
By e-mail: jlarsen@agr.wa.gov