WAC 16-230-665. 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. (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.