WAC 16-230-665   What are the restrictions on aerial applications near vineyards?  (1) Aerial application of use restricted herbicides is prohibited within one mile of any commercial vineyard: Provided, That the Washington state department of agriculture may approve written requests and issue permit for aerial application of use restricted herbicides that may be applied to lands located one-half to one mile from commercial vineyards: Provided further, That no distance restrictions shall apply to aerial applications of use restricted herbicides near vineyards during the grape dormant season if written permission of the vineyard owner/manager is obtained. EXCEPTIONS are found in Franklin and Grant County restrictions.

     (2) Commercial vineyard means a parcel of land from which the grape crop is intended to be sold to a processor, or intended to be used for commercial wine making, or intended for the commercial fresh market.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58, 17.21, and 34.05 RCW. 10-15-015, § 16-230-665, filed 7/8/10, effective 8/8/10; 07-11-041A, § 16-230-665, filed 5/9/07, effective 6/9/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 17.21 and 15.58 RCW. 87-18-060 (Order 1950), § 16-230-665, filed 9/1/87; 80-03-041 (Order 1680), § 16-230-665, filed 2/20/80.]