{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-47.76.420","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 47.76.420","heading":"Produce railcar pool—Departmental authority.","body":"In addition to powers otherwise granted by law, the department may establish a Washington Produce Railcar Pool to promote viable, cost-effective rail service for Washington produce, including but not limited to apples, onions, pears, and potatoes, both processed and fresh.\nTo the extent that funds are appropriated, the department may:\n(1) Operate the Washington Produce Railcar Pool program while working in close coordination with the department of agriculture, interested commodity commissions, port districts, and other interested parties;\n(2) For the purposes of this program:\n(a) Purchase or lease new or used refrigerated railcars;\n(b) Accept donated refrigerated railcars; and\n(c) Refurbish and remodel the railcars;\n(3) Hire, in consultation with affected stakeholders, including but not limited to short line railroads, commodity commissions, and port districts, a transportation management firm to perform the function outlined in RCW 47.76.440; and\n(4) Contribute the efforts of a short line rail-financing expert to find funding for the project to help interested short line railroads in this state to accomplish the necessary operating arrangements once the railcars are ready for service.","path":["Title 47","Chapter 47.76"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=47.76.420","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T03:10:15Z","sha256":"7d4912bb27e48348cf789c1635c575cd7c1cbdc376aa6bf21a9973efcbbc69de","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-47.76.410","next":"us-wa/rcw-47.76.430"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}