This chapter applies to:
(1) Any producer of covered batteries or battery-containing products, as defined in this chapter;
(2) Any battery stewardship organization as defined in this chapter;
(3) Any retailer that sells, offers for sale, distributes, or makes available for sale a covered battery or battery-containing product in or into Washington state;
(4) Any person who collects covered batteries in Washington state for a battery stewardship plan approved under this chapter;
(5) Any person who transports covered batteries in Washington state for a battery stewardship plan approved under this chapter;
(6) Any local government in Washington state collecting covered batteries; and
(7) Any person who disposes of a covered battery.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70A.555.040, 70A.555.060, 70A.555.070, 70A.555.100, and 70A.555.130. WSR 26-01-103 (Order 23-09), s 173-905-020, filed 12/16/25, effective 1/16/26.]