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Old 07-28-2014, 09:40 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by rwidman View Post
I suspect this product will be illegal in some states eventually and it may already be illegal in WA, which I believe has recently passed a law banning copper antifoulant paint on recreational boats.

the ban doesn't take effect for some time.. copper paint is still available

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The Washington State Senate and House of Representatives have agreed on amendments to S. 5436 and have sent the legislation on to the Governor for signature. Under the legislation passed by both chambers it will be prohibited to:
  • Sell a new recreational boat with antifouling paint containing copper after January 1, 2018
  • Offer for sale antifouling paint that is intended for use on a recreational water vessel that contains more than 0.5 percent copper after January 1, 2020
  • Apply antifouling paint containing more than 0.5 percent copper to a recreational water vessel in the state.
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