SENATE BILL REPORT

                                    SB 5073

                            AS OF FEBRUARY 21, 1991

Brief Description:  Restricting the burning of certain natural or synthetic fabrics.

SPONSORS:Senators Nelson, Oke, Thorsness, McCaslin, Bailey and Barr.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON LAW & JUSTICE

Staff:  Dick Armstrong (786-7460)

Hearing Dates:February 28, 1991

BACKGROUND:

The Washington Clean Air Act bans the burning of certain materials that may cause adverse impacts upon human health and the environment. 

A person who violates the act may incur criminal penalties (misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor) or civil sanctions (fine not to exceed $1,000 per day).

SUMMARY:

Natural or synthetic fabrics, including any flag made of these fabrics, may not be burned in any residential solid fuel burning device or in an outdoor fire.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested