# RCW 17.24.011: RCW 17.24.011: Regulation of plant, plant product, bee movement, and genetically engineered organisms

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S011

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 17.24.011
- **Heading:** RCW 17.24.011: Regulation of plant, plant product, bee movement, and genetically engineered organisms
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 17 / Chapter 24 / Section 011

## Text

Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 17.24.041 , the director may: (1) Make rules under which plants, plant products, bees, hives and beekeeping equipment, and noxious weeds may be brought into this state from other states, territories, or foreign countries; and (2) Make rules with reference to plants, plant products, bees, bee hives and equipment, and genetically engineered organisms while in transit through this state as may be deemed necessary to prevent the introduction into and dissemination within this state of plant and bee pests and noxious weeds.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 17.24.003 RCW 17.24.003: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S003.md)
- [RCW 17.24.007 RCW 17.24.007: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S007.md)
- [RCW 17.24.011 RCW 17.24.011: Regulation of plant, plant product, bee movement, and genetically engineered organisms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S011.md)
- [RCW 17.24.021 RCW 17.24.021: Inspection and investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S021.md)
- [RCW 17.24.031 RCW 17.24.031: Determination of origin.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S031.md)
- [RCW 17.24.041 RCW 17.24.041: Power to adopt quarantine measures—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S041.md)
- [RCW 17.24.051 RCW 17.24.051: Introduction of plant pests, noxious weeds, or organisms affecting plant life—Special transit permit for brush, yard waste, or debris generated inside a quarantine area for apple maggot.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S051.md)
- [RCW 17.24.061 RCW 17.24.061: Protection of privileged or confidential information—Procedure—Notice—Declaratory judgment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S061.md)
- [RCW 17.24.071 RCW 17.24.071: Compliance agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S071.md)
- [RCW 17.24.081 RCW 17.24.081: Prohibited acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S081.md)
- [RCW 17.24.091 RCW 17.24.091: Impound and disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S091.md)
- [RCW 17.24.100 RCW 17.24.100: Penalties—Second and subsequent offenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S100.md)
- [RCW 17.24.101 RCW 17.24.101: Statewide survey and control activity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S101.md)
- [RCW 17.24.111 RCW 17.24.111: Director's cooperation with other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S111.md)

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