# RCW 69.25.050: RCW 69.25.050: Egg handler's or dealer's license and number—Branch license—Application, fee, posting required, procedure

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S050

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 69.25.050
- **Heading:** RCW 69.25.050: Egg handler's or dealer's license and number—Branch license—Application, fee, posting required, procedure
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 69 / Chapter 25 / Section 050

## Text

(1)(a) No person may act as an egg handler or dealer without first obtaining an annual license and permanent dealer's number from the department. (b) Application for an egg dealer license and renewal or egg dealer branch license must be made through the business licensing system as provided under chapter 19.02 RCW and expires on the business license expiration date. The annual egg dealer license fee is thirty dollars and the annual egg dealer branch license fee is fifteen dollars. A copy of the business license issued under chapter 19.02 RCW must be posted at each location where the licensee operates. The application must include the full name of the applicant for the license, the location of each facility the applicant intends to operate, and, if applicable, documentation of compliance with RCW 69.25.065 or 69.25.103 . (2) If an applicant is an individual, receiver, trustee, firm, partnership, association or corporation, the full name of each member of the firm or partnership or the names of the officers of the association or corporation must be given on the application. The application must further state the principal business address of the applicant in the state and elsewhere and the name of a person domiciled in this state authorized to receive and accept service of summons of legal notices of all kinds for the applicant and any other necessary information prescribed by the director. (3) The applicant must be issued a license or renewal under this section upon the approval of the application and compliance with the provisions of this chapter, including the applicable rules adopted by the department. (4) The license and permanent egg handler or dealer's number is nontransferable.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 69.25.010 RCW 69.25.010: Legislative finding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S010.md)
- [RCW 69.25.020 RCW 69.25.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S020.md)
- [RCW 69.25.030 RCW 69.25.030: Purpose—Certain federal rules adopted by reference—Hearing, notice by director—Adoption of rules by director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S030.md)
- [RCW 69.25.040 RCW 69.25.040: Application of administrative procedure act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S040.md)
- [RCW 69.25.050 RCW 69.25.050: Egg handler's or dealer's license and number—Branch license—Application, fee, posting required, procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S050.md)
- [RCW 69.25.060 RCW 69.25.060: Egg handler's or dealer's license—Late renewal fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S060.md)
- [RCW 69.25.065 RCW 69.25.065: Egg handler's or dealer's license—Renewal applications—Commercial egg layer operation requirements—Proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S065.md)
- [RCW 69.25.070 RCW 69.25.070: Egg handler's or dealer's license—Denial, suspension, revocation, or conditional issuance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S070.md)
- [RCW 69.25.080 RCW 69.25.080: Continuous inspection at processing plants—Exemptions—Condemnation and destruction of adulterated eggs and egg products—Reprocessing—Appeal—Inspections of egg handlers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S080.md)
- [RCW 69.25.090 RCW 69.25.090: Sanitary operation of official plants—Inspection refused if requirements not met.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S090.md)
- [RCW 69.25.100 RCW 69.25.100: Egg products—Pasteurization—Labeling requirements—False or misleading labels or containers—Director may order use of withheld—Hearing, determination, and appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S100.md)
- [RCW 69.25.103 RCW 69.25.103: Eggs or egg products—In-state production—Associated commercial egg layer operation compliance with applicable standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S103.md)
- [RCW 69.25.107 RCW 69.25.107: Commercial egg layer operations—Requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S107.md)
- [RCW 69.25.110 RCW 69.25.110: Prohibited acts and practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C25_S110.md)

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