WSR 97-24-005

WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Filed November 20, 1997, 4:45 p.m.]

The Department of Agriculture is withdrawing the notice of proposed rule making regarding WAC 15-536-040 [16-536-040] and filed under WSR 97-11-085 on May 21, 1997.

In accordance with chapter 15.65 RCW, the rule can only be adopted if approved by a majority of the affected producers that vote in a referendum conducted by the Department of Agriculture. The requisite assent for adoption was not given by the producers.

William E. Brookreson

Assistant Director