SB 6502-S2.E - DIGEST
(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/19/2008)

Provides that, effective July 1, 2010, all state-funded public agency facilities, and effective January 1, 2011, all commercial, industrial, and retail facilities and office buildings must recycle their end-of-life mercury-added general purpose lights.

Declares that, effective June 30, 2009, the sale or purchase and delivery of bulk mercury, and the manufacture, sale, or distribution of any mercury-added product, are prohibited, subject to exceptions.

Directs the department of ecology to conduct research and develop recommendations for the implementation and financing of a convenient and effective mercury-added general purpose light recycling program.

Repeals RCW 70.95M.090.