Washington State Bulb Commission
The formation of a bulb commission was authorized under the Washington Agricultural Enabling Act (Chapter 15-524-WAC) which was passed by the State Legislature and became effective June 9, 1955. The Act makes it possible for producers of agricultural commodities to organize and assess themselves for the purpose of taking certain actions relating to their agricultural commodities.
The Act provided for marketing orders and marketing agreements for the following purposes:
To establish plans and conduct programs for advertising and sales promotion.
To provide for reseach studies.
To provide for improving standards and grades by defining, establishing and providing labeling requirements.
To investigate and take necessary action to prevent unfair trade practices.
The Northwest Bulb Growers Association appointed and Industry Committee, which in turn took the necessary steps to form the Commission, and presented its petition the first day the Enabling Act became law. After several hearings and a final overwhelmingly favorable vote by growers, the Director of Agriculture approved formation of the Bulb Commission effective April 16, 1956.
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