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HOUSE BILL 2376
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State of Washington 54th Legislature 1996 Regular Session
By Representatives Chandler, Koster, Johnson, Boldt, McMorris, Thompson and Mulliken
Read first time 01/10/96. Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Ecology.
AN ACT Relating to gasoline vapor recovery at service stations and other dispensing facilities; adding a new section to chapter 70.94 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 70.94 RCW to read as follows:
A gasoline vapor recovery device that captures vapors during vehicle fueling may only be required at a service station, or any other gasoline dispensing facility supplying fuel to the general public, that is located in an area that is designated as nonattainment for ozone or as part of a maintenance plan for an area previously designated as a nonattainment area for ozone as established under the federal clean air act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 181.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately.
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