Alderson v. Bledsoe

The petitioners, sellers and shippers of potatoes, failed and refused to pay the assessments levied ■under RCW 15.66, the Washington Agricultural Enabling Act. After several demands for payment had been ignored, the Director of Agriculture notified the petitioners that he *383would cease furnishing them with inspection services and shipping permits or certificates beginning October 24, 1974, and until such time thereafter as the petitioners paid $4,584.09, the assessments due the respondent commission, and ceased selling and shipping potatoes in violation of RCW 15.66, and WAC 16-516 promulgated…