HB 1409 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Declares that "potentially dangerous litter" means litter that is likely to injure a person or cause damage to a vehicle or other property. "Potentially dangerous litter" includes, but is not limited to: (1) Cigarettes, cigars, or other tobacco products that are capable of starting a fire;

(2) Glass;

 (3) A container or other product made predominantly or entirely of glass;

(4) A hypodermic needle or other medical instrument designed to cut or pierce;

(5) Raw human waste, including soiled baby diapers, regardless of whether or not the waste is in a container of any sort; and

(6) Nails or tacks.

Declares that it is a class 1 civil infraction as provided in RCW 7.80.120 for a person to discard, in violation of this act, potentially dangerous litter in any amount.