Washington § 76.48.101 - Possession of specialized forest products by first or secondary buyer — Display of documentation — Specialty wood processors.

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§ 76.48.101. Possession of specialized forest products by first or secondary buyer — Display of documentation — Specialty wood processors.

(1) It is unlawful for any first or secondary specialized forest products buyer, or for any other person, to purchase, take possession of, or retain specialized forest products subsequent to the harvesting and prior to the retail sale of the products unless the supplier of the product displays:
(a) An apparently valid permit required by RCW 76.48.031;
(b) A true copy of an apparently valid permit; or
(c) When applicable:
(i) A bill of lading, authorization, sales invoice, or a government-issued documentation, prepared consistent with RCW 76.48.031 indicating the true origin of the specialized forest products as being outside of Washington;
(ii) If the products were harvested within the operational area defined by a valid forest practices application or notification under chapter 76.09 RCW, a sequentially numbered load ticket generated by the landowner or the landowner's agent that includes, at a minimum, all information required on a bill of lading and the forest practices application number; or
(iii) A statement claiming the products offered for sale are otherwise exempt from the permit requirements of this chapter under RCW 76.48.211.
(2) In addition to the requirements of RCW 76.48.111, specialty wood processors are required to ensure that a bill of lading, authorization, or sales invoice accompanies all specialty wood upon the receipt of the specialty wood into or the shipping of the specialty wood out of the property of the specialty wood processor.
[ 2009 c 245 s 11; 2005 c 401 s 7; 1979 ex.s. c 94 s 9; 1977 ex.s. c 147 s 11. Formerly RCW 76.48.094.]

Notes

Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.

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