WAC 16-390-005   What definitions are important to this chapter?  "Certification" means the issuance of an official document confirming the inspection results for grade, classification, condition, and the absence or presence of plant pests or diseases and/or other defects.

     "Customer assisted inspection program (CAIP)" means a quality and/or condition inspection performed by industry with verification and oversight by WSDA.

     "Department" means the Washington state department of agriculture (WSDA).

     "Director" means the director of the department or the director's designated representative.

     "Grade and condition certificate" means a document issued by the director of a certification confirming the results of an inspection.

     "Inspection" means a review or examination of fruits and vegetables in order to determine quality, condition, and/or presence or absence of pests or diseases and/or other defects.

     "Platform inspection" means any inspection and/or certification performed on a lot that has no defined per unit charges for the service.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.17, 34.05 RCW, and 2003 1st sp.s. c 25. 04-11-078, § 16-390-005, filed 5/18/04, effective 6/18/04.]