The formulation, distribution, storage, transportation, and disposal of any pesticide and the dissemination of accurate scientific information as to the proper use, or nonuse, of any pesticide, is important and vital to the maintenance of a high level of public health and welfare both immediate and future, and is hereby declared to be a business affected with the public interest. The provisions of this chapter are enacted in the exercise of the police powers of the state for the purpose of protecting the immediate and future health and welfare of the people of the state.
RCW 15.58.020
Declaration of public interest.
Known as the Washington Pesticide Control Act
The act spans §§ 15.58.010 to 15.58.920 (57 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 115 Wash. 2d 217 - American Nursery Products, Inc. v. Indian Wells Orchards (1990)
Most recently applied in 115 Wash. 2d 217 - American Nursery Products, Inc. v. Indian Wells Orchards (September 1990)
1971 ex.s. c 190 s 2.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.