HB 2686 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Declares an intent to achieve significant reductions in environmental mercury, improve public awareness of mercury pollution and proper disposal of mercury, and improve the collection, removal and disposal of mercury products to improve public health and the environment.

     Declares that a violation of this act or any rule adopted under this act is punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars for each violation in the case of a first violation.  Repeat violators are liable for a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars for each repeat violation.  Penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the state toxics control account created under RCW 70.105D.070.