WAC 16-390-030   What are the fees for grade and condition certificates for vegetables?  WSDA fees for grade and condition certificates for all vegetables are:

     (1) A minimum charge of sixteen dollars.

     (2) The fees for federal-state or state grade and condition certificates for all fresh market vegetables in containers (wrapped, place pack, face and fill), bags, master containers, consumer packages, or loose in bulk cartons, boxes, crates, bins, or bags are listed in the following table:

Type of Vegetables		Fees per CWT or Fraction Thereof
Asparagus		$0.23
Cantaloupes and corn		$0.14
Onions		$0.09
Potatoes		$0.07
In-state processing potatoes		$0.08
	Complete inspection	Rate shall be reduced for the level of service required
Tomatoes		$0.21

     (3) For the inspection of vegetables not listed, the department charges a fee of thirty-two dollars per hour.

     (4) The department charges a fee of three dollars per ton net weight (or fraction thereof) for the inspection of vegetables to be processed, whether in bulk or in containers.

     (5) When an inspection is requested only to verify the product, conveyance, markings, or other factors not related to quality, the department charges the rate of thirty-two dollars per hour, with a minimum certificate charge of sixteen dollars.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.17, 34.05 RCW, and 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 309(2). 05-12-054, § 16-390-030, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.17, 34.05 RCW, and 2003 1st sp.s. c 25. 04-11-078, § 16-390-030, filed 5/18/04, effective 6/18/04.]