# RCW 70A.500.080: RCW 70A.500.080: Independent plan participants changing to standard plan

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S080

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.500.080
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.500.080: Independent plan participants changing to standard plan
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 500 / Section 080

## Text

(1) A manufacturer participating in an independent plan may join the standard plan by notifying the authority and the department of its intention at least five months prior to the start of the next program year. (2) Manufacturers may not change from one plan to another plan during a program year. (3) A manufacturer participating in the standard plan wishing to implement or participate in an independent plan may do so by complying with rules adopted by the department under RCW 70A.500.230 .

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70A.500.010 RCW 70A.500.010: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S010.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.020 RCW 70A.500.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S020.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.030 RCW 70A.500.030: Manufacturer participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S030.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.040 RCW 70A.500.040: Manufacturer registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S040.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.050 RCW 70A.500.050: Independent plan requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S050.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.060 RCW 70A.500.060: Standard, independent plan requirements—Fees to be set by the department—Acceptance or rejection by department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S060.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.070 RCW 70A.500.070: Plan updates—Revised plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S070.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.080 RCW 70A.500.080: Independent plan participants changing to standard plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S080.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.090 RCW 70A.500.090: Collection services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S090.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.100 RCW 70A.500.100: Successor duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S100.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.110 RCW 70A.500.110: Covered electronic sampling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S110.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.120 RCW 70A.500.120: Promotion of covered product recycling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S120.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.130 RCW 70A.500.130: Electronic products recycling account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S130.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.140 RCW 70A.500.140: Annual reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S140.md)

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