{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-70a.208.250","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 70A.208.250","heading":"Deposit return system—Intent—Implementation.","body":"(1) It is the intent of the legislature that if a bottle deposit return system is enacted in the future, it will be harmonized with this chapter in a manner that ensures that:\n(a) Materials covered in that system are exempt from this chapter or related financial obligations are reduced;\n(b) Colocation of drop-off collection sites is maximized;\n(c) Education and outreach are integrated between the two programs; and\n(d) Waste reduction and reuse strategies are prioritized between the two programs.\n(2) Any implementation of a bottle deposit return system must include a two-year transition period before the expiration of the currently approved plan and be conducted in a manner that does not create sudden and significant operational or financial disruption to the implementation of a plan under this chapter, including provisions of recycling or reuse services contained in the plan.","path":["Title 70A","Chapter 70A.208"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=70A.208.250","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T03:59:08Z","sha256":"c0757a16e6a391999f8973003c932aee2d2bc140e170f77fbcebb6de644831c2","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-70a.208.240","next":"us-wa/rcw-70a.208.260"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}