(1)(a) Each licensee must file a semiannual report on forms provided by the department setting forth the number of tons of commercial feed distributed in or into this state as required by RCW 15.53.9018.
(b) The report must include the amount of feed distributed by type of mixed feed by animal class, feed ingredients.
(c) Reported exemptions require the form prescribed by the department showing who is responsible for the inspection fee.
(d) RESPONSIBLE BUYERS are required to complete the form prescribed by the department with the company information, animal class and/or ingredient categories, and the amount purchased.
(e) Signature of person filing report, and date signed.
(2) An inspection fee of 12 cents per ton on all commercial feed distributed in or into this state during the year must accompany the semiannual report.
(3) The minimum inspection fee, the late fee, and exceptions to payment of the fee are described in RCW 15.53.9018.
(4) Reports where no fees are due may be submitted electronically (via email) in accordance with the specified naming convention.
(5) Semiannual reporting forms can be obtained online at https://agr.wa.gov/departments/animals-livestock-and-pets/animal-feed/forms; by emailing the animal feed program at feedreg@agr.wa.gov; or by phone at 360-902-1942.
(6) Any reports and associated fees may be submitted to the department by mail to:
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Animal Feed Program
P.O. Box 42591
Olympia, WA 98504-2591
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012. WSR 25-13-018, s 16-250-182, filed 6/6/25, effective 7/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012 and 15.53.9018. WSR 20-03-110, § 16-250-182, filed 1/15/20, effective 2/15/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 18-21-191, § 16-250-182, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18.]