WAC 16-530-005   Marketing order for Washington barley -- Policy statement.  (1) The marketing of barley within this state is in the public interest. It is vital to the continued economic well-being of the citizens of this state and their general welfare that its barley be properly promoted by:

     (a) Enabling producers of barley to help themselves in establishing orderly, fair, sound, efficient, and unhampered marketing, grading, and standardizing of the barley they produce; and

     (b) Working towards stabilizing the agricultural industry by increasing consumption of barley within the state, the nation, and internationally.

     (2) That it is in the overriding public interest that support for the barley industry be clearly expressed, that adequate protection be given to the industry and its activities and operations, and that barley be promoted individually and as part of a comprehensive agricultural industry to:

     (a) Enhance the reputation and image of Washington state's barley.

     (b) Increase the sale and use of Washington state's barley in local, domestic, and foreign markets.

     (c) Protect the public by educating the public in reference to the quality, care, and methods used in the production of Washington state's barley.

     (d) Increase the knowledge of the health-giving qualities and dietetic value of Washington state's barley and products.

     (e) Support and engage in programs or activities that benefit the planting, production, harvesting, handling, processing, marketing, and uses of barley produced in Washington state.

     (3) The director is authorized to implement, administer, and enforce chapter 15.66 RCW through this marketing order.

     (4) The Washington state barley commission exists primarily for the benefit of the people of the state of Washington and its economy, and with oversight by the director, the commission is authorized to speak on behalf of Washington state government with regard to barley under the provisions of this marketing order.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.66.030, 15.66.053, 15.66.055, and chapter 34.05 RCW. 04-16-026, § 16-530-005, filed 7/26/04, effective 8/26/04.]