(1) The model toxics control stormwater account is hereby created in the state treasury.
(2) Moneys in the model toxics control stormwater account must be used for operating and capital programs, activities, and projects identified in subsection (3) of this section directly relating to stormwater pollution control.
(3) Moneys in the model toxics control stormwater account must be used only to carry out the operating and capital programs, activities, and projects directly relating to stormwater activities under RCW 70A.305.180 and 70A.305.190, including but not limited to the following:
(a) Stormwater pollution control projects and activities that protect or preserve existing remedial actions or prevent hazardous clean-up sites;
(b) Stormwater financial assistance to local governments that assist in compliance to the purposes of this chapter.
(4) Except for unanticipated receipts under RCW 43.79.260 through 43.79.282, moneys in the model toxics control stormwater account may be spent only after appropriation by statute.
[ 2020 c 20 § 1321; 2019 c 422 § 204. Formerly RCW 70.105D.210.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—2019 c 422: See notes following RCW 82.21.010.