# RCW 70A.15.1070: RCW 70A.15.1070: Causing or permitting air pollution unlawful—Exception

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.15.1070
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.15.1070: Causing or permitting air pollution unlawful—Exception
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 15 / Section 1070

## Text

Except where specified in a variance permit, as provided in RCW 70A.15.2310 , it shall be unlawful for any person to cause air pollution or permit it to be caused in violation of this chapter, or of any ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation validly promulgated hereunder.

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