Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 70A.410 · 5 active provisions
The legislature hereby finds and declares that:(1) Phosphorus loading of surface waters can stimulate the growth of weeds and algae, and that such growth can have adverse environmental, health, and aesthetic effects;(2) Household detergents contribute to phosphorus loading, and that a limit on detergents containing pho…
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 70A.410.005 through 70A.410.030.(1) "Department" means the department of ecology.(2) "Dishwashing detergent" means a cleaning agent sold, used, or manufactured for the purpose of cleaning dishes, whether by hand or by ho…
(1) After July 1, 1994, a person may not sell or distribute for sale a laundry detergent that contains 0.5 percent or more phosphorus by weight.(2)(a) After July 1, 1994, and until the dates specified in this subsection, a person may not sell or distribute for sale a dishwashing detergent that contains 8.7 percent or m…
The department is responsible for notifying major distributors and wholesalers of the statewide limit on phosphorus in detergents.
The attorney general or appropriate city or county prosecuting attorney is authorized to bring an appropriate action to enjoin any violation of the provisions of RCW 70A.410.020.