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Purpose: The Board is created to enable Whatcom County to more
effectively control and prevent the spread of horticultural pests and
diseases. One such member shall have at least a practical knowledge
of horticultural pests and diseases and the other members shall be
residents of the county, shall own land within the county and shall be
engaged in the primary and commercial production of a horticultural
product or products, one of whom shall be engaged in the production of
certified organic produce, if available. The Board shall have the
following powers and duties. (1) Receive complaints (2) Inspect (3)
Enforce (4) Employ persons and purchase goods and equipment as
necessary (5) Educate the public; and (6) Administrate.
Authority: RCW 15.09.030
Contact Person:
Whatcom County Council Office, 676-6690
Vacancies: See
Council Vacancies list
Term Limit: 2 terms
Term Length: 2 years
Number of Members: 4
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