Washington Administrative Code
Title 16 - Agriculture, Department of (See also Titles 24, 60, and 142)
SEEDS AND PLANTING STOCK CERTIFICATION
Chapter 16-301 - General seed regulations
Part 3 - PHYTOSANITARY FIELD INSPECTIONS
Section 16-301-220 - Apply for a phytosanitary field inspection

(1) On an application provided by the department seed program, a person requesting a phytosanitary field inspection must provide a list of the disease or diseases for which inspection is requested. Only one kind of crop is permitted on each application. Applications must be submitted to the department seed program before the due date. Refer to chapter 16-303 WAC for the appropriate fees.

(2) Due dates for phytosanitary applications for field inspections are as follows:

(3) Phytosanitary applications for crops requiring a fall inspection are due 30 days prior to inspection time and not later than September 15.

(4) To be eligible for Pseudomonas pisi, phytosanitary field inspection for peas or other diseases based on area surveillance, the applicant must file a report with the department seed program listing acreage and general location (such as block and unit if possible) prior to May 1.

(5) Applications received after the due date are assessed a late fee. Acceptance of a late application is at the discretion of the certifying agency.

(6) Each applicant must submit applications and/or required reports stating diseases for which inspection is to be made and the number of inspections required and/or requested.