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WA HB2062
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adam Bernbaum
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AI Summary
- Creates a new maple syrup processing license administered by the Washington Department of Agriculture, with permits required every two years at a cost of $250
- Allows maple syrup production in "sugar shacks" without requiring plumbing, running water, or permanent structures on-site, recognizing that 60-90 gallons of bigleaf maple sap are needed to produce one gallon of syrup
- Exempts operations with less than $50,000 in annual gross sales from water testing requirements if they only bottle syrup and use hot water from the evaporator for sanitizing
- Requires all persons involved in maple syrup preparation to obtain a food and beverage service worker's permit, and mandates use of food-grade materials and new single-use containers
- Establishes penalties including misdemeanor charges for operating without a permit, civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation per day, and a $150 fee for reinspection after failed initial inspections
Legislative Description
Addressing maple syrup processing operations.
Last Action
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM.
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Natural Resources3/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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