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SENATE BILL NO. 5051
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AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
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State of Washington 50th Legislature 1987 Regular Session
By Senators Moore, Smitherman and Tanner
Read first time 1/13/87 and referred to Committee on Parks & Ecology.
AN ACT Relating to environmental excellence awards; and adding a new section to chapter 43.21A RCW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 43.21A RCW to read as follows:
(1) The department of ecology shall develop and implement an environmental excellence awards program that recognizes products that are labeled in a manner that helps ensure environmental protection. The awards may be made in the following product categories:
(a) Paint products;
(b) Cleaning agents;
(c) Pesticides;
(d) Automotive, marine, and related maintenance products; and
(e) Hobby and recreation products.
(2) Products receiving an environmental excellence award pursuant to this section would be entitled to display a logo or other symbol developed by the department to signify the award.