Updated 9/03/09

Noxious Weed Control

Chapter 16-752 WAC

• Documents
• Public Hearing Information

1. add additional species to the wetland and aquatic weed quarantine (floating primrose-willow, variable-leaf milfoil, ricefield bulrush, and water soldier);
2. add additional species to the noxious weed seed and plant quarantine (false brome, shiny geranium, and European hawkweed);
3. revise permit requirements for educational or training materials;
4. add language regarding botanical synonyms; and
5. increase its clarity and readability by removing obsolete definitions and updating the language.

Adoption Date: September 3, 2009  Effective Date:  October 4, 2009

WSDA held a public hearing to receive information and comments about the proposed changes on August 27, 2009 in Olympia, Washington.