Mercury-containing light product stewardship programs account.

The mercury-containing light product stewardship programs account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All funds received from producers and stewardship organizations under this chapter and penalties collected under this chapter must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for administering this chapter. Only the director of the department or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.[ 2024 c 339 s 12; 2017 c 254 s 3; 2010 c 130 s 13. Formerly RCW 70.275.130.]Notes:Finding—Intent—2024 c 339: See note following RCW 70A.505.010.