SB 6255-S - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Declares that a person is guilty of the crime of unlawful possession of anhydrous ammonia if the person possesses anhydrous ammonia without a legitimate use or with the intent to use such anhydrous ammonia in the manufacture of a controlled substance as defined in chapter 69.50 RCW.  Violation of this provision is a class C felony.

     Declares that a person is guilty of the crime of unlawful storage of anhydrous ammonia if the person possesses anhydrous ammonia in a container that is not approved by the United States department of transportation to hold anhydrous ammonia or otherwise improperly stores or transports anhydrous ammonia.  Violation of this provision is a class C felony.

     Does not apply to public employees or private contractors authorized to clean up and dispose of hazardous wastes or toxic substances under chapter 70.105 or 70.105D RCW.