WAC 16-390-230. Apple maggot survey fees

The fee for the apple maggot survey program on all apples grown or packed in Washington state and introduced into commerce for sale or shipment as fresh apples is $.020 per CWT, unless and until the program fund balance falls below the minimum operating fund balance. This fee is assessed by the director on all certificates of compliance and all shipping permits. (1) The department shall establish the minimum operating fund balance amount on the first business day of February each year unless the fee has been previously set at $.025 per CWT. (2) At the time the minimum operating fund balance amount is established, if the program fund balance is below the new minimum operating fund balance, the fee rate shall be set at $.025 per CWT beginning July 1st of that year. (3) The department shall post notice of the minimum operating fund balance on the department's website by February 10th of each year unless the fee has been previously set at $.025 per CWT. (4) The department shall post notice of the apple maggot survey fee by February 10th of each year.