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

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S020

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.555.020
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.555.020: Requirement that producers implement a stewardship plan
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 555 / Section 020

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70A.555.005 RCW 70A.555.005: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S005.md)
- [RCW 70A.555.010 RCW 70A.555.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S010.md)
- [RCW 70A.555.020 RCW 70A.555.020: Requirement that producers implement a stewardship plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S020.md)
- [RCW 70A.555.030 RCW 70A.555.030: Role of retailers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S030.md)
- [RCW 70A.555.040 RCW 70A.555.040: Stewardship plan components.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S040.md)
- [RCW 70A.555.050 RCW 70A.555.050: Stewardship program components—Performance goals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S050.md)
- [RCW 70A.555.060 RCW 70A.555.060: Stewardship program components—Funding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S060.md)
- [RCW 70A.555.070 RCW 70A.555.070: Stewardship program components—Collection and management requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S070.md)
- [RCW 70A.555.080 RCW 70A.555.080: Stewardship program components—Education and outreach requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S080.md)
- [RCW 70A.555.090 RCW 70A.555.090: Reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S090.md)
- [RCW 70A.555.100 RCW 70A.555.100: Rule making—Fees—Department's duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S100.md)
- [RCW 70A.555.110 RCW 70A.555.110: Civil actions authorized—Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S110.md)
- [RCW 70A.555.120 RCW 70A.555.120: Responsible battery management account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S120.md)
- [RCW 70A.555.130 RCW 70A.555.130: Marking requirements for batteries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C555_S130.md)

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