§ 90-64-150

RCW 90.64.150Livestock nutrient management account.The livestock nutrient management account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from monetary penalties levied pursuant to violations of this chapter must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only to provide grants for research or education proposals that assist livestock operations to achieve compliance with state and federal water quality laws. The director of agriculture shall accept and prioritize research proposals and education proposals. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.[ 2003 c 325 s 5; 1998 c 262 s 15.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—2003 c 325: See note following RCW 90.64.030.