RCW 70A.555.020: Requirement that producers implement a stewardship plan.

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Washington Code › Title 70A › Chapter 555 › Section 020

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Beginning January 1, 2027: (1) Each producer selling, making available for sale, or distributing covered batteries or battery-containing products in or into the state of Washington shall participate in an approved Washington state battery stewardship plan through participation in and appropriate funding of a battery stewardship organization; and (2) A producer that does not participate in a battery stewardship organization and battery stewardship plan may not sell covered batteries or battery-containing products covered by this chapter in or into Washington.

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