Wash. Rev. Code § 70A.505.160

Current through 2024

Section 70A.505.160 - [Repealed Effective 1/1/2035] Immunity from antitrust liability

(1) It is the intent of the legislature that a producer, legacy producer, group of producers or legacy producers, or stewardship organization preparing, submitting, and implementing a mercury-containing light product stewardship program pursuant to this chapter, as well as participating entities in the distribution chain, including retailers and distributors, are granted immunity, individually and jointly, from federal and state antitrust liability that might otherwise apply to the activities reasonably necessary for implementation and compliance with this chapter. It is further the intent of the legislature that the activities of the producer, legacy producer, group of producers or legacy producers, stewardship organization, and entities in the distribution chain, including retailers and distributors, in implementing and complying with the provisions of this chapter may not be considered to be in restraint of trade, a conspiracy, or combination thereof, or any other unlawful activity in violation of any provisions of federal or state antitrust laws.

(2) The department shall actively supervise the conduct of the stewardship organization, the producers and legacy producers of mercury-containing lights, and entities in the distribution chain under this chapter.

RCW 70A.505.160

Repealed by 2024 c 339,§ 22, eff. 1/1/2035.

Amended by 2024 c 339,§ 14, eff. 6/6/2024.

2014 c 119 § 6. Formerly RCW 70.275.170.

Finding-Intent- 2024 c 339 : See note following RCW 70A.505.010.

Finding- 2014 c 119 : See note following RCW 70A.505.020.