The Clallam County Noxious Weed Control Board is organized under Chapter 17.10 RCW to control the spread of noxious weeds in order to protect human health, livestock, wildlife, native habitat, and ecosystem functioning. “Noxious weeds” are those plants which are highly destructive, competitive, or difficult to control by cultural or chemical practices and which are regulated by the State of Washington under Chapter 17.10 RCW and listed under Chapter 16-750 WAC.

The Board states the need for noxious weed control exists within Clallam County. RCW 17.10.240 authorizes the Clallam County Board of Commissioners to levy an assessment against all benefiting land for noxious weed control purposes.