Section 15.13.265 - [Effective until 7/1/2030] Enforcement-Access to nursery dealer premises-Inspection(1) The director may enter and inspect the horticultural facilities of a nursery dealer at reasonable times for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter.(2) If the director is denied access, the director may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant authorizing access to the premises. The court may upon such application issue the search warrant for the purposes requested. The warrant shall be issued on probable cause. It is sufficient probable cause to show (a) the inspection is pursuant to a general administrative practice to determine compliance with this chapter or (b) the director has reason to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred, is occurring, or may occur.(3) Denial of access to the director to perform inspections may subject a nursery dealer or Christmas tree grower to license revocation.
RCW 15.13.265
2007 c 335 § 3; 2000 c 144 § 4; 1993 c 120 § 7.
Expiration date- 2019 c 206; 2013 c 72; 2007 c 335: See note following RCW 15.13.250.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.