RCW 70A.245.120
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(1)Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose prior to January 1, 2028, the department shall contract with a research university or an independent third-party consultant to study the plastic resin markets for all of the following:
(a)Analyzing market conditions and opportunities in the state's recycling industry for meeting the minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements for covered products pursuant to RCW 70A.245.020 and 70A.245.030 ; and
(b)Determining the data needs and tracking opportunities to increase the transparency and support of a more effective, fact-based public understanding of the recycling industry.
(2)If funding is provided pursuant to subsection
(1)of this section and the department undertakes the study, the study must be completed by May 1, 2029.
(3)This section expires July 1, 2029.
[ 2021 c 313 s 15 .]
Notes:
Finding — Intent — 2021 c 313: See note following RCW 70A.245.010 .