HB 1524-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) |
Finds and declares that meeting the state's future energy needs through conservation efforts, both large and small, is a priority. Small changes on the part of Washington consumers, such as switching from conventional, incandescent holiday lights to light-emitting diode holiday lights, has the potential to save hundreds of kilowatts of electricity each holiday season. |
Declares an intent to encourage citizens to participate in cost-effective energy conservation by establishing efficiency standards for decorative light strings sold in the state. |
Provides that no new decorative light strings manufactured after January 1, 2008, may be sold or offered for sale in this state unless the lights are light-emitting diode lights as required under RCW 19.260.040. |
Authorizes the department to investigate complaints received concerning violations of this act. Any manufacturer or distributor who violates this act may be issued a warning by the director of the department for any first violation. Repeat violations may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than two hundred fifty dollars a day. |