RCW 80.70.030
Permanent carbon credits.
(1) Carbon dioxide mitigation plans relying on purchase of permanent carbon credits must meet the following criteria:
(a) Credits must derive from real, verified, permanent, and enforceable carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide equivalents emission mitigation not otherwise required by statute, regulation, or other legal requirements;
(b) The credits must be acquired after July 1, 2004; and
(c) The credits may not have been used for other carbon dioxide mitigation projects.
(2) Permanent carbon credits purchased for project mitigation shall not be resold unless approved by the council, department, or authority.
[ 2004 c 224 § 3.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 80.70 - Carbon Dioxide Mitigation.
80.70.020 - Applicability of chapter—Carbon dioxide mitigation plan—Mitigation by a third party.
80.70.030 - Permanent carbon credits.
80.70.060 - Costs to be assessed against applicants and holders of site certification agreements.
80.70.080 - Certain applicants for a natural gas-fired generation plant exempt from chapter.