S-3754 _______________________________________________
SENATE BILL NO. 6265
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State of Washington 50th Legislature 1988 Regular Session
By Senators Metcalf, Kreidler and Lee
Read first time 1/15/88 and referred to Committee on Environment & Natural Resources.
AN ACT Relating to environmental excellence awards; and amending RCW 43.21A.520.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Sec. 1. Section 1, chapter 67, Laws of 1987 and RCW 43.21A.520 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The department of ecology shall develop and implement an environmental excellence awards program that recognizes products that are labeled in a manner that helps ensure environmental protection. The awards may be made in the following product categories:
(a) Paint products;
(b) Cleaning agents;
(c) Pesticides;
(d) Automotive, marine, and related maintenance products; and
(e) Hobby and recreation products.
(2) Products receiving an environmental excellence award pursuant to subsection (1) of this section would be entitled to display a logo or other symbol developed by the department to signify the award.
(3) The department shall also develop and implement a program of environmental excellence awards that recognizes achievements in the design and implementation of programs in the following categories:
(a) Solid waste recycling; and