The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

     (1) "Affected producer" means any producer who is subject to this chapter.

     (2) "Beer" means any malt beverage or malt liquor as the terms are defined in chapter 66.04 RCW.

     (3) "Commission" means the Washington beer commission.

     (4) "Department" means the department of agriculture.

     (5) "Director" means the director of the department or the director's duly authorized representative.

     (6) "Fiscal year" means the twelve-month period beginning with January 1st of any year and ending December 31st.

     (7) "Producer" means any person or other entity licensed under Title 66 RCW to produce beer within Washington state and who produces less than one hundred thousand barrels of beer annually per location.

     (8) "Referendum" means a vote by affected producers that is conducted by secret ballot.

[2006 c 330 § 2.]