# RCW 15.86.065: RCW 15.86.065: State organic program—Authority of department and director—Rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S065

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 15.86.065
- **Heading:** RCW 15.86.065: State organic program—Authority of department and director—Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 86 / Section 065

## Text

(1) The department is authorized to take such actions, conduct proceedings, and enter orders as permitted or contemplated for a state organic program or certifying agent under the national organic program. (2) The director may deny, suspend, or revoke a certification provided for in this chapter if the director determines that an applicant or certified person has violated this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. (3) The program shall not be inconsistent with the requirements of the national organic program. (4) The department shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 15.86.010 RCW 15.86.010: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S010.md)
- [RCW 15.86.020 RCW 15.86.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S020.md)
- [RCW 15.86.060 RCW 15.86.060: Rules—National organic program—Violations—Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S060.md)
- [RCW 15.86.065 RCW 15.86.065: State organic program—Authority of department and director—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S065.md)
- [RCW 15.86.090 RCW 15.86.090: Mandatory certification—Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S090.md)
- [RCW 15.86.110 RCW 15.86.110: Confidentiality of business related information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S110.md)
- [RCW 15.86.120 RCW 15.86.120: Transitional product—Standards—Fees—Evaluations to verify compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S120.md)
- [RCW 15.86.130 RCW 15.86.130: Brand name materials list of registered materials—Application for registration—Right to enter premises—Rules—Denial/suspension/revocation of a registration, grounds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S130.md)
- [RCW 15.86.140 RCW 15.86.140: Brand name materials list—Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S140.md)
- [RCW 23.86.030 RCW 23.86.030: Association name—Immunity from liability of association board members and officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S030.md)
- [RCW 23.86.070 RCW 23.86.070: Applicable fees, charges, and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S070.md)

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