# RCW 17.24.041: RCW 17.24.041: Power to adopt quarantine measures—Rules

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T17_C24_S041

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 17.24.041
- **Heading:** RCW 17.24.041: Power to adopt quarantine measures—Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 17 / Chapter 24 / Section 041

## Text

If determined to be necessary to protect the forest, agricultural, horticultural, floricultural, beekeeping, or environmental interests of this state, the director may declare a quarantine against an area, place, nursery, orchard, vineyard, apiary, or other agricultural establishment, county or counties within the state, or against other states, territories, or foreign countries, or a portion of these areas, in reference to plant pests, or bee pests, or noxious weeds, or genetically engineered plant or plant pest organisms. The director may prohibit the movement of all regulated articles from such quarantined places or areas that are likely to contain such plant pests or noxious weeds or genetically engineered plant, plant pest, or bee pest organisms. The quarantine may be made absolute or rules may be adopted prescribing the conditions under which the regulated articles may be moved into, or sold, or otherwise disposed of in the state.

## 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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