SB 6132-S.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

      Requires counties to create a shellfish protection district and establish a program to address causes of pollution within one hundred eighty days after the department of health has closed, or downgraded the classification of, a recreational or shellfish growing area in the county.

      Provides for a referendum petition process to repeal or approve the protection district.

      Authorizes contracts with conservation districts to draft plans with landowners to control pollution effects of animal waste.

      Encourages the provision of facilities to reduce the amount of boat wastes entering the state's waters.

      Repeals RCW 90.72.010 and 90.72.050