# RCW 15.86.090: RCW 15.86.090: Mandatory certification—Exceptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S090

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 15.86.090
- **Heading:** RCW 15.86.090: Mandatory certification—Exceptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 86 / Section 090

## Text

(1) It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, or process any agricultural product within this state with an organic label unless that person is certified under this chapter by the department or a recognized organic certifying agent. (2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to: (a) Final retailers of organic products that do not process organic products; or (b) Producers who sell no more than five thousand dollars annually in value of agricultural products directly to consumers.

## 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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