(1) The tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales to a farmer of bedding materials used to accumulate and facilitate the removal of chicken manure. The farmer must be raising chickens that are sold as agricultural products.
(2) The exemption is available only when the buyer provides the seller with an exemption certificate in a form and manner prescribed by the department. The seller must retain a copy of the certificate for the seller's files.
(3) The definitions in this subsection apply to this section and RCW 82.12.920.
(a) "Bedding materials" means wood shavings, straw, sawdust, shredded paper, and other similar materials.
(b) "Farmer" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 82.04.213.
(c) "Agricultural product" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 82.04.213.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 25 § 5.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Intent—Part headings not law—2001 2nd sp.s. c 25: See notes following RCW 82.04.260.