WAC 16-252-155   Tonnage fee required.  Each initial distributor of a pet food or specialty pet food in or into Washington state must pay the department an inspection fee of twelve cents per ton on all pet food or specialty pet food they sold, for distribution within Washington state, during the year. The minimum inspection fee, the late fee, and exceptions to payment of the fee are as authorized in RCW 15.53.9018.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. 05-18-093, § 16-252-155, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 15.53 RCW, 2003 1st sp.s. c 25, and chapter 34.05 RCW. 04-14-076, § 16-252-155, filed 7/6/04, effective 1/1/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. 03-23-129, § 16-252-155, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.]