SHB 1721 -
By Representative Frockt
ADOPTED 02/28/2011
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1 The definitions in this section apply
throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Coal tar" means a material that contains coal tar identified
by chemical abstract number 8007-45-2.
(2) "Coal tar pavement product" means a material that contains coal
tar that is intended for use as a pavement sealant.
(3) "Department" means the department of ecology.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2 (1) After January 1, 2012, no person may
sell at wholesale or retail a coal tar pavement product that is labeled
as containing coal tar.
(2) After July 1, 2012, a person may not apply a coal tar pavement
product on a driveway or parking area.
(3) The department may issue a notice of corrective action to a
person in violation of subsection (1) or (2) of this section.
(4) A city or county may adopt an ordinance providing for
enforcement of the requirements of subsection (1) or (2) of this
section. A city or county adopting an ordinance has jurisdiction
concurrent with the department to enforce this section.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3 Sections 1 and 2 of this act constitute a
new chapter in Title
Correct the title.
EFFECT: Creates definitions for the terms "coal tar" and "coal tar pavement product." Restructures the changes made in the underlying bill.