# RCW 15.58.020: RCW 15.58.020: Declaration of public interest

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S020

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 15.58.020
- **Heading:** RCW 15.58.020: Declaration of public interest
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 58 / Section 020

## Text

The formulation, distribution, storage, transportation, and disposal of any pesticide and the dissemination of accurate scientific information as to the proper use, or nonuse, of any pesticide, is important and vital to the maintenance of a high level of public health and welfare both immediate and future, and is hereby declared to be a business affected with the public interest. The provisions of this chapter are enacted in the exercise of the police powers of the state for the purpose of protecting the immediate and future health and welfare of the people of the state.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 15.58.010 RCW 15.58.010: Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S010.md)
- [RCW 15.58.020 RCW 15.58.020: Declaration of public interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S020.md)
- [RCW 15.58.030 RCW 15.58.030: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S030.md)
- [RCW 15.58.040 RCW 15.58.040: Director's authority—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S040.md)
- [RCW 15.58.045 RCW 15.58.045: Disposal of unusable pesticides—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S045.md)
- [RCW 15.58.050 RCW 15.58.050: Registration of pesticides—Generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S050.md)
- [RCW 15.58.060 RCW 15.58.060: Statement for registration—Contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S060.md)
- [RCW 15.58.065 RCW 15.58.065: Protection of privileged or confidential information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S065.md)
- [RCW 15.58.070 RCW 15.58.070: Pesticide annual registration fee—Expiration of registrations—Deposit in agricultural local fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S070.md)
- [RCW 15.58.080 RCW 15.58.080: Additional fee for late registration renewal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S080.md)
- [RCW 15.58.090 RCW 15.58.090: Certain agencies may register without fee—Not subject to RCW 15.58.180.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S090.md)
- [RCW 15.58.100 RCW 15.58.100: Criterion for registering.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S100.md)
- [RCW 15.58.110 RCW 15.58.110: Refusing or canceling registration—Procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S110.md)
- [RCW 15.58.120 RCW 15.58.120: Suspension of registration when hazard to public health.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C58_S120.md)

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