Washington § 70A.340.080 - Compliance with chapter — Proof of compliance.

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§ 70A.340.080. Compliance with chapter — Proof of compliance.

(1) Manufacturers of brake friction material offered for sale in Washington state must certify compliance with the requirements of this chapter and mark proof of certification on the brake friction material in accordance with criteria developed under this section.
(2) By December 1, 2012, the department must, after consulting with interested parties, develop compliance criteria to meet the requirements of this chapter. Compliance criteria includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Self-certification of compliance by brake friction material manufacturers using accredited laboratories; and
(b) Marked proof of certification, including manufacture date, on brake friction material and product packaging. Marked proof of certification must appear by January 1, 2015. Brake friction material manufactured or packaged prior to January 1, 2015, is exempt from this subsection (2)(b).
(3) Beginning January 1, 2021, manufacturers of new motor vehicles offered for sale in Washington state must ensure that motor vehicles are equipped with brake friction material certified to be compliant with the requirements of this chapter.
[ 2010 c 147 s 8. Formerly RCW 70.285.080.]

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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