2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 70.95L.020: Phosphorus content regulated.

(1) After July 1, 1994, a person may not sell or distribute for sale a laundry detergent that contains 0.5 percent or more phosphorus by weight.

     (2)(a) After July 1, 1994, and until the dates specified in (b) of this subsection, a person may not sell or distribute for sale a dishwashing detergent that contains 8.7 percent or more phosphorous [phosphorus] by weight.

     (b) A person may not sell or distribute for sale a dishwashing detergent that contains 0.5 percent or more phosphorus by weight:

     (i) Commencing July 1, 2008, in counties with populations, as determined by office of financial management population estimates:

     (A) Greater than one hundred eighty thousand and less than two hundred twenty thousand; and

     (B) Greater than three hundred ninety thousand and less than six hundred fifty thousand;

     (ii) Commencing July 1, 2010, throughout the state.

     (3) This section does not apply to the sale or distribution of detergents for commercial and industrial uses.

[2006 c 223 § 2; 1993 c 118 § 3.]