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RCW 70A.445.005 Intent.
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Antifouling paints and coatings are necessary for the proper performance and preservation of boats and other marine craft. However, many of these substances contain copper, biocides, and other chemicals that are toxic to many aquatic organisms, including salmon. The legislature i…
RCW 70A.445.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Department" means the department of ecology. (2) "Director" means the director of the department of ecology. (3)(a) "Recreational water vessel" means any vessel that …
RCW 70A.445.020 Antifouling paint—Review—Report to the legislature—Restrictions on sale and application.
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(1) The department will conduct a review of information about antifouling paints and ingredients, including information received from manufacturers and others pursuant to this chapter; information on the feasibility of best management practices and nonbiocidal antifouling alterna…
RCW 70A.445.030 Recreational water vessel hull cleaning—Best practices.
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The department, in consultation and cooperation with other state natural resources agencies, must increase educational efforts regarding recreational water vessel hull cleaning to reduce the spread of invasive species. This effort must include a review of best practices that cons…
