Washington § 70A.505.170 Requirements of chapter cease to apply—When.

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§ 70A.505.170 — Requirements of chapter cease to apply—When.

Washington § 70A.505.170

Title 70AENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 70A.505MERCURY-CONTAINING LIGHTS—PROPER DISPOSAL

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Wash. Rev. Code § 70A.505.170 (2026).

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The requirements of this chapter cease to apply beginning the earlier of:

(1)January 1, 2035; or

(2)A date determined by the department, based on the diminishing number of mercury-containing lights collected by the program reaching a de minimis level where the continued expense and environmental cost of implementing the program would result in continued costs that outweigh the benefits of continuing the program, as calculated in a cost-benefit analysis consistent with the requirements of RCW 34.05.328 . Unless the department and stewardship organization agree to a different cessation date prior to 2035 without carrying out a cost-benefit analysis, the department must conduct a cost-benefit analysis under this subsection to be completed during calendar year 2031. Finding — Intent — 202

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The requirements of this chapter cease to apply beginning the earlier of:

(1) January 1, 2035; or

(2) A date determined by the department, based on the diminishing number of mercury-containing lights collected by the program reaching a de minimis level where the continued expense and environmental cost of implementing the program would result in continued costs that outweigh the benefits of continuing the program, as calculated in a cost-benefit analysis consistent with the requirements of RCW 34.05.328 . Unless the department and stewardship organization agree to a different cessation date prior to 2035 without carrying out a cost-benefit analysis, the department must conduct a cost-benefit analysis under this subsection to be completed during calendar year 2031.

Finding — Intent — 2024 c 339: See note following RCW 70A.505.010 .