43.140.040 - Geothermal account -- Limitations on distributions.

Geothermal 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.