Wash. Rev. Code § 70A.455.030

Current through 2024

Section 70A.455.030 - Use of terms on label

(1) Except as provided in this chapter, no producer may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for use in this state a plastic product that is labeled with the term "biodegradable," "degradable," "decomposable," "oxo-degradable," or any similar form of those terms, or in any way imply that the plastic product will break down, fragment, biodegrade, or decompose in a landfill or other environment.

(2) This section does not apply to biodegradable mulch film that meets the required testing and has the appropriate third-party certifications.

RCW 70A.455.030

Amended by 2022 c 180,§ 811, eff. 6/9/2022.

2019 c 265 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.360.030.

Findings-Intent-Scope of authority of chapter 180, Laws of 2022- 2022 c 180 : See notes following RCW 70A.205.007.