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. [Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040 and 17.21.030 . WSR 19-02-039, § 16-230-665, filed 12/26/18, effective 1/26/19. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.58 , 17.21, and 34.05 RCW.

WSR 10-15-015, § 16-230-665, filed 7/8/10, effective 8/8/10; WSR 07-11-041A, § 16-230-665, filed 5/9/07, effective 6/9/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 17.21 and 15.58 RCW. WSR 87-18-060 (Order 1950), § 16-230-665, filed 9/1/87; WSR 80-03-041 (Order 1680), § 16-230-665, filed 2/20/80.]