Washington § 70A.530.060 - Report to the legislature. (Expires July 1, 2027.)

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§ 70A.530.060. Report to the legislature. (Expires July 1, 2027.)

(1) By December 1, 2024, the department of commerce, in consultation with the department, must submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature in order to allow an opportunity for the legislature to amend the mil thickness requirements for reusable carryout bags made of film plastic, the amount of the pass-through charges for bags, or to make other needed revisions to this chapter during the 2025 legislative session. The report required under this section must include:
(a) An assessment of the effectiveness of the pass-through charge for reducing the total volume of bags purchased and encouraging the use of reusable carryout bags;
(b) An assessment of the sufficiency of the amount of the pass-through charge allowed under chapter 70A.530 RCW [this chapter] relative to the cost of the authorized bags to retail establishments and an assessment of the pricing and availability of various types of carryout bags. For purposes of conducting this assessment, the department and the department of commerce may request, but not require, retail establishments and bag distributors to furnish information regarding the cost of various types of paper and plastic carryout bags provided to retail establishments; and
(c) Recommendations for revisions to chapter 70A.530 RCW [this chapter], if needed.
(2) This section expires July 1, 2027.
[ 2020 c 138 s 7.]

Notes

Application of RCW 82.32.805 and 82.32.808—2020 c 138: See note following RCW 70A.530.005.

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