RCW 77.36.010
Definitions. (Effective unless E2SSB 5688 is approved at the November 2009 election under Referendum Measure 71.) (Effective until July 1, 2010.)

Unless otherwise specified, the following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

     (1) "Crop" means a commercially raised horticultural and/or agricultural product and includes growing or harvested product but does not include livestock. For the purposes of this chapter all parts of horticultural trees shall be considered a crop and shall be eligible for claims.

     (2) "Emergency" means an unforeseen circumstance beyond the control of the landowner or tenant that presents a real and immediate threat to crops, domestic animals, or fowl.

     (3) "Immediate family member" means spouse, brother, sister, grandparent, parent, child, or grandchild.

[1996 c 54 § 2; (2001 c 274 § 2 expired June 30, 2004).]

NOTES:

     Expiration date -- 2001 c 274 §§ 1-3: "The following expire June 30, 2004:

     (1) Section 1, chapter 274, Laws of 2001;

     (2) Section 2, chapter 274, Laws of 2001; and

     (3) Section 3, chapter 274, Laws of 2001." [2001 c 274 § 5.]

     Effective date -- 2001 c 274: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2001." [2001 c 274 § 6.]

     RCW 77.36.010
Definitions. (Effective if E2SSB 5688 is approved at the November 2009 election under Referendum Measure 71.) (Effective until July 1, 2010.)

Unless otherwise specified, the following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

     (1) "Crop" means a commercially raised horticultural and/or agricultural product and includes growing or harvested product but does not include livestock. For the purposes of this chapter all parts of horticultural trees shall be considered a crop and shall be eligible for claims.

     (2) "Emergency" means an unforeseen circumstance beyond the control of the landowner or tenant that presents a real and immediate threat to crops, domestic animals, or fowl.

     (3) "Immediate family member" means spouse, state registered domestic partner, brother, sister, grandparent, parent, child, or grandchild.

[2009 c 521 § 184; 1996 c 54 § 2; (2001 c 274 § 2 expired June 30, 2004).]

NOTES:

     Expiration date -- 2001 c 274 §§ 1-3: "The following expire June 30, 2004:

     (1) Section 1, chapter 274, Laws of 2001;

     (2) Section 2, chapter 274, Laws of 2001; and

     (3) Section 3, chapter 274, Laws of 2001." [2001 c 274 § 5.]

     Effective date -- 2001 c 274: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2001." [2001 c 274 § 6.]

     RCW 77.36.010
Definitions. (Effective if E2SSB 5688 is approved at the November 2009 election under Referendum Measure 71.) (Effective July 1, 2010.)

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

     (1) "Claim" means an application to the department for compensation under this chapter.

     (2) "Commercial crop" means a horticultural or agricultural product, including the growing or harvested product. For the purposes of this chapter all parts of horticultural trees shall be considered a commercial crop and shall be eligible for claims.

     (3) "Commercial livestock" means cattle, sheep, and horses held or raised by a person for sale.

     (4) "Compensation" means a cash payment, materials, or service.

     (5) "Damage" means economic losses caused by wildlife interactions.

     (6) "Immediate family member" means spouse, state registered domestic partner, brother, sister, grandparent, parent, child, or grandchild.

     (7) "Owner" means a person who has a legal right to commercial crops, commercial livestock, or other property that was damaged during a wildlife interaction.

     (8) "Wildlife interaction" means the negative interaction and the resultant damage between wildlife and commercial crops, commercial livestock, or other property.

[2009 c 521 § 184; 2009 c 333 § 54; 1996 c 54 § 2; (2001 c 274 § 2 expired June 30, 2004).]

NOTES:

     Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2009 c 333 § 54 and by 2009 c 521 § 184, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).

     Effective date -- 2009 c 333 §§ 53-66: "Sections *53 through 66 of this act take effect July 1, 2010." [2009 c 333 § 69.]

     *Reviser's note: Section 53, chapter 333, Laws of 2009 was vetoed by the governor.

     Application -- 2009 c 333 §§ 53-66: "Sections *53 through 66 of this act apply prospectively only and not retroactively. Sections *53 through 66 of this act apply only to claims that arise on or after July 1, 2010. Claims under chapter 77.36 RCW that arise prior to July 1, 2010, must be adjudicated under chapter 77.36 RCW as it existed prior to July 1, 2010." [2009 c 333 § 67.]

     *Reviser's note: Section 53, chapter 333, Laws of 2009 was vetoed by the governor.

     Expiration date -- 2001 c 274 §§ 1-3: "The following expire June 30, 2004:

     (1) Section 1, chapter 274, Laws of 2001;

     (2) Section 2, chapter 274, Laws of 2001; and

     (3) Section 3, chapter 274, Laws of 2001." [2001 c 274 § 5.]

     Effective date -- 2001 c 274: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2001." [2001 c 274 § 6.]