The commercial production of potatoes both for food and for seed in the state of Washington is one of the major agricultural industries. The introduction and spread of serious bacterial, fungal, viral and nematode diseases of potatoes represents a serious economic threat to the industry. A quarantine is established under this chapter requiring the planting of certified seed potatoes in commercial potato production areas to mitigate this threat.
Wash. Admin. Code § 16-482-001
Statutory Authority: Chapter 17.24 RCW. 91-07-016 (Order 2075), § 16-482-001, filed 3/13/91, effective 4/13/91; Order 1126, § 16-482-001, filed 10/9/69, effective 11/10/69.