State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Washington > Title-43 > 43-140 > 43-140-040Geothermal account — Limitations on distributions.
Distribution of funds from the geothermal account of the general fund shall be subject to the following limitations:
(1) Thirty percent to the department of natural resources for geothermal exploration and assessment;
(2) Thirty percent to Washington State University or its statutory successor for the purpose of encouraging the development of geothermal energy; and
(3) Forty percent to the county of origin for mitigating impacts caused by geothermal energy exploration, assessment, and development.
[1996 c 186 § 510; 1981 c 158 § 4.]
Notes: Findings -- Intent -- Part headings not law -- Effective date -- 1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.
