This bill aims to promote agritourism in Washington by introducing a new section to chapter 19.27 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). It specifies that agricultural buildings utilized for agritourism activities, as defined in RCW 4.24.830, will not be subject to the same building code standards that apply to commercial buildings. However, these buildings must still comply with life and fire safety requirements.

The exemption from commercial building permit standards applies only if the agricultural building is used for agritourism activities for six months or less each year. This legislative change is intended to encourage the use of agricultural properties for tourism-related activities while ensuring essential safety standards are maintained.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 36.70A.177