RCW 77.140.040 Salmon labeling—Identification as farm-raised or commercially caught—Exceptions—Penalty.
(1) It is unlawful to knowingly sell or offer for sale at wholesale or retail any fresh, frozen, or processed salmon without identifying private sector cultured aquatic salmon or salmon products as farm-raised salmon, or identifying commercially caught salmon or salmon products as commercially caught salmon.
(2) Identification of the products under subsection (1) of this section must be made to the buyer at the point of sale such that the buyer can make an informed purchasing decision for his or her protection, health, and safety.
(3) A violation of this section constitutes misbranding under RCW 77.140.060 and is punishable as a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony depending on the fair market value of the fish or shellfish involved in the violation.
(4) This section does not apply to salmon that is minced, pulverized, coated with batter, or breaded.
(5) This section does not apply to a commercial fisher properly licensed under chapter 77.65 or 77.70 RCW and lawfully engaged in the sale of fish to a wholesale fish buyer.
(6) Nothing in this section precludes using additional descriptive language or trade names to describe fish or shellfish as long as the labeling requirements of this section are met.
[ 2018 c 236 § 609; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 7; 2013 c 290 § 5; 2003 c 39 § 29; 1993 c 282 § 4. Formerly RCW 69.04.934.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
Finding—1993 c 282: See note following RCW 77.140.010.
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