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CA Pub Res Code § 42356.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Products|Section 42356.1.

42356.1.  (a) If an ASTM standard specification specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 42356 is subsequently revised, the department shall review the new ASTM standard specification as follows:(1) If the department determines that the new standard, when compared to the ASTM standard specification prior to its revision, is more stringent and more protective of public health, public safety, and the environment, and is reflective of and consistent with state policies and programs, the department may adopt the new standard.(2) If the department determines that the new standard, when compared to the ASTM standard specification prior to its revision, is not as stringent and does not protect public health, public safety, and the environment, and is not reflective of and consistent with state policies and programs, the department shall not adopt the new standard.(b) If the ASTM, or any other entity, develops a new standard specification or other applicable standard for any of the terms prohibited under subdivision (a) of Section 42357, the department may review the new standard and, if the department determines that the new standard for the prohibited term, when compared to the current ASTM standard in effect, is more stringent and more protective of public health, public safety, and the environment, and is reflective of and consistent with state policies and programs, the department may make a recommendation to the Legislature.(c) Compliance with a standard adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall be deemed to be in compliance with this chapter.(d) Fiber products that are demonstrated to not incorporate any plastics or polymers, including, but not limited to, through lamination, extrusion, or mixing, are not required to comply with an ASTM standard specification pursuant to this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 504, Sec. 3. (AB 1201) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42356.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Products|Section 42356.2.

42356.2.  The department may adopt an existing standard different from an ASTM standard specification, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 42356, if all the following conditions are met:(a) The existing standard is adopted or developed by a standard-setting organization recognized by the department, including, but not limited to, the ASTM or another similar organization.(b) The existing standard adds qualifications to an ASTM standard specification, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 42356, including, but not limited to, “home compostable.”(c) The department determines that the existing standard is more stringent than the ASTM standard specification in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 42356 which that existing standard qualifies.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 594, Sec. 1. (SB 567) Effective January 1, 2012. Section operative January 1, 2013, pursuant to Section 42358.5.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42357.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Products|Section 42357.5.

42357.5.  (b) For purposes of this section, “readily and easily identifiable” means labeling that meets both of the following requirements:(1) Labeled with a certification logo indicating the bag meets the ASTM D6400 standard specification if the bag has been certified as meeting that standard by a recognized third-party independent verification.(2) Labeled in accordance with one of the following:(A) The bag is made of a uniform color of green and labeled with the word “compostable” on one side of the bag, and the label shall be at least one inch in height.(B) Labeled with the word “compostable” on both sides of the bag and the label shall be one of the following:(i) Green color lettering at least one inch in height.(ii) Within a contrasting green color band of at least one inch in height on both sides of the bag with color contrasting lettering of at least one-half inch in height.(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of subdivision (b), if the bag is smaller than 14 inches by 14 inches, the lettering and stripe shall be in proportion to the size of the bag.(d) A compostable plastic bag sold or distributed in the state shall not display a chasing arrow resin identification code or recycling type of symbol in any form.(e) A manufacturer is required to comply with this section only to the extent that the labeling requirements of subdivisions (b), (c), and (d) do not conflict with the Federal Trade Commission Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (Part 260 (commencing with Section 260.1) of Subchapter B of Chapter I of Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations).(Repealed (in Sec. 2) and added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 594, Sec. 1. (SB 567) Effective January 1, 2012. Section operative January 1, 2013, pursuant to Section 42358.5.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42357.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Products|Section 42357.6.

42357.6.  (a) For purposes of this section, “plastic food container product” means a product made of plastic that includes a tray, clamshell container, or other receptacle and that is used, or intended to be used, to hold food.(b) A manufacturer or supplier making an environmental marketing claim relating to the recycled content of a plastic food container product shall maintain information and documentation, which shall be in written form in its records, of both of the following in support of that claim:(1) The recycled content for materials has been recovered or otherwise diverted from the solid waste stream either during the manufacturing process (preconsumer) or after consumer use (postconsumer).(2) The recycled content claim conforms to the uniform standards for recycled content contained in the Federal Trade Commission Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (16 C.F.R. Part 260).(c) A manufacturer or supplier shall furnish the information and documentation that it is required to maintain pursuant to this section to any member of the public upon request or provide the information and documentation by furnishing a link to a document on its Internet Web site containing the information and documentation.(d) This section does not limit the requirements of this chapter or any other provision of law.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 664, Sec. 1. (AB 1294) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42358 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Products|Section 42358.

42358.  (a) A city, a county, or the state may impose civil liability in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) for the first violation of this chapter, one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the second violation, and two thousand dollars ($2,000) for the third and any subsequent violation.(b) Any civil penalties collected pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be paid to the office of the city attorney, city prosecutor, district attorney, or Attorney General, whichever office brought the action. The penalties collected pursuant to this section by the Attorney General may be expended by the Attorney General, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to enforce this chapter.(c) The remedies provided by this section are not exclusive and are in addition to the remedies that may be available pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code.(d) The costs incurred by a state agency in carrying out this chapter shall be recoverable by the Attorney General, upon the request of the agency, from the liable person or persons.(Repealed (in Sec. 2) and added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 594, Sec. 1. (SB 567) Effective January 1, 2012. Section operative January 1, 2013, pursuant to Section 42358.5.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42358.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Products|Section 42358.5.

42358.5.  This chapter shall become operative on January 1, 2013.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 594, Sec. 1. (SB 567) Effective January 1, 2012. Note: This section prescribes a delayed operative date (January 1, 2013) for Chapter 5.7, commencing with Section 42355, as added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 594.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42360 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 5.9 - Plastic Microbeads Nuisance Prevention Law|Section 42360.

42360.  The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Plastic does not biodegrade into elements or compounds commonly found in nature like other organic materials, but, instead, upon exposure to the elements photodegrades into smaller pieces of plastic causing land and water pollution that is virtually impossible to remediate.(b) Plastic pollution is the dominant type of anthropogenic debris found throughout the marine environment.(c) Plastic pollution is an environmental and human health hazard and a public nuisance.(d) Microplastics that are five millimeters or less in diameter become bioavailable as soon as they enter the marine environment and are ingested by marine organisms.(e) Microplastics are persistent organic compounds that attract other pollutants commonly present in the environment, many of which are recognized to have serious deleterious impacts on human health or the environment, including DDT, DDE, PCBs, and flame retardants.(f) PAHs, PCBs, and PBDEs from plastic transfer to fish tissue when ingested and bioaccumulate.(g) Fish that humans consume have been found to ingest microplastics, which are then ingested by the humans who consume these fish.(h) Consumer personal care products such as facial scrubs, soaps, and toothpaste increasingly contain thousands of microplastics in the form of plastic microbeads that are flushed down drains or make their way into the environment by other means as part of their intended use.(i) Plastic microbeads in personal care products are generally not recoverable through ordinary wastewater treatment and can be released into the environment.(j) Plastic microbeads have been found in surface waters within the United States, as well as in fish, marine mammals, reptiles, mussels, and worms.(k) There are economically feasible alternatives to plastic microbeads used in personal care products, as evidenced by the current use of biodegradable, natural, abrasive materials in personal care products such as beeswax, shells, nuts, seeds, and sand. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 594, Sec. 1. (AB 888) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42361 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 5.9 - Plastic Microbeads Nuisance Prevention Law|Section 42361.

42361.  As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) “Person” means an individual, business, or other entity.(b) (1) “Personal care product” means an article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced to, or otherwise applied to, the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance, and an article intended for use as a component of that type of article.(2) “Personal care product” does not include a prescription drug, as defined in Section 110010.2 of the Health and Safety Code.(c) “Plastic microbead” means an intentionally added solid plastic particle measuring five millimeters or less in every dimension.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 594, Sec. 1. (AB 888) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42362 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 5.9 - Plastic Microbeads Nuisance Prevention Law|Section 42362.

42362.  On and after January 1, 2020, a person shall not sell or offer for promotional purposes in this state any personal care products containing plastic microbeads that are used to exfoliate or cleanse in a rinse-off product, including, but not limited to, toothpaste.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 594, Sec. 1. (AB 888) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42363 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 5.9 - Plastic Microbeads Nuisance Prevention Law|Section 42363.

42363.  Section 42362 shall not apply to a person that sells or offers for promotional purposes a personal care product containing plastic microbeads in an amount less than 1 part per million (ppm) by weight.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 594, Sec. 1. (AB 888) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42364 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 5.9 - Plastic Microbeads Nuisance Prevention Law|Section 42364.

42364.  (a) A person who violates or threatens to violate Section 42362 may be enjoined in any court of competent jurisdiction.(b) (1) A person who has violated Section 42362 is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) per day for each violation in addition to any other penalty established by law. That civil penalty may be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought in any court of competent jurisdiction.(2) In assessing the amount of a civil penalty for a violation of this chapter, the court shall consider all of the following:(A) The nature and extent of the violation.(B) The number of, and severity of, the violations.(C) The economic effect of the penalty on the violator.(D) Whether the violator took good faith measures to comply with this chapter and when these measures were taken.(E) The deterrent effect that the imposition of the penalty would have on both the violator and the regulated community as a whole.(F) Any other factor that justice may require.(c) Actions pursuant to this section may be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the people of the state, by a district attorney, by a city attorney, or by a city prosecutor in a city or city and county having a full-time city prosecutor.(d) Civil penalties collected pursuant to this section shall be paid to the office of the city attorney, city prosecutor, district attorney, or Attorney General, whichever office brought the action.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 594, Sec. 1. (AB 888) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42366 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 5.9 - Plastic Microbeads Nuisance Prevention Law|Section 42366.

42366.  This chapter does not alter or diminish any legal obligation otherwise required in common law or by statute or regulation, and this chapter does not create or enlarge any defense in any action to enforce the legal obligation. Penalties and sanctions imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be in addition to any penalties or sanctions otherwise prescribed by law.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 594, Sec. 1. (AB 888) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42370 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 6 - Sustainable Packaging for the State of California Act of 2018|Section 42370.

42370.  This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Sustainable Packaging for the State of California Act of 2018.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 610, Sec. 1. (SB 1335) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42370.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 6 - Sustainable Packaging for the State of California Act of 2018|Section 42370.3.

42370.3.  (a) The department shall develop a list of approved types of food service packaging that may be used by food service facilities and publish the list on its internet website within 90 days of the Office of Administrative Law approving the regulations adopted by the department pursuant to Section 42370.2. The department shall include on the list only a type of food service packaging that is reusable, recyclable, or compostable, as determined by the regulations adopted by the department pursuant to Section 42370.2.(b) The department shall regularly, but no less than once every five years, evaluate the list of approved types of food service packaging to determine whether each type of approved food service packaging is reusable, recyclable, or compostable. After evaluation, the department may amend the list to remove or add a type of food service packaging based on whether it is reusable, recyclable, or compostable. The department shall post any updates to the list on its internet website.(c) A manufacturer that seeks to have included on the list a type of food service packaging or material may be required by the department to submit data for purposes of the department’s evaluation of whether to include the type of food service packaging or material on the list.(d) Development of, publication of, and updates made to the list pursuant to this section are exempt from Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 497, Sec. 234. (AB 991) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42370.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 6 - Sustainable Packaging for the State of California Act of 2018|Section 42370.4.

42370.4.  (a) On and after the date the list of approved types of food service packaging is published pursuant to Section 42370.3, and except as provided in subdivision (b), a food service facility shall not dispense prepared food using food service packaging unless the type of food service packaging is on that list.(b) A food service facility may use food service packaging that is not on the list maintained and updated by the department pursuant to Section 42370.3 under any of the following circumstances:(1) The food service facility possessed that specific inventory of food service packaging before the date the list was published.(2) The food service facility possessed that specific inventory of food service packaging before the list maintained pursuant to Section 42370.3 was updated to remove the type of food service packaging and the type of food service packaging was on the list when the food service facility took possession of the food service packaging.(3) The food service facility acquired that specific inventory of food service packaging pursuant to a contract entered into before the date the list was published.(4) The food service facility acquired that specific inventory of food service packaging pursuant to a contract entered into before the list maintained pursuant to Section 42370.3 was updated to remove the type of food service packaging and the type of food service packaging was on the list when the food service facility entered into the contract.(c) For a contract that is subject to this section and that is entered into, renewed, or updated after the date the list was published, the food service facility shall be responsible for ensuring that the food service packaging subject to the contract is in compliance with this section.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 610, Sec. 1. (SB 1335) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42370.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 6 - Sustainable Packaging for the State of California Act of 2018|Section 42370.5.

42370.5.  (a) In order to ensure compliance with this chapter, a food service facility shall provide, upon request by the department, reasonable and timely access, as determined by the department, to contracts, invoices, and purchase orders between the food service facility and a food service packaging manufacturer or distributor that include information demonstrating whether the food service packaging material acquired by the food service facility is in compliance with this chapter.(b) A food service facility shall maintain any record related to the requirements of this chapter for a minimum of five years, or another period of time as determined by the department.(c) Records supplied to the department pursuant to this section that are, at the time of submission, claimed to be trade secrets, proprietary, or confidential shall be subject to Article 4 (commencing with Section 17041) of Chapter 1 of Division 7 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, as applicable.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 610, Sec. 1. (SB 1335) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42370.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 6 - Sustainable Packaging for the State of California Act of 2018|Section 42370.6.

42370.6.  (a) The Department of General Services or any state agency that is entering into a contract or agreement or amending an existing contract or agreement with a food service facility shall ensure that the relevant contract or agreement conforms to any applicable provisions of this chapter.(b) The Department of General Services shall do all of the following:(1) Publish, within 90 days of the date the list of approved types of food service packaging is published pursuant to Section 42370.3, the approved food service packaging types on its Internet Web site.(2) Publish, within 90 days of the date the list of approved types of food service packaging is published pursuant to Section 42370.3, the requirements imposed on a food service facility under this chapter in the State Contracting Manual.(3) Ensure that any new, modified, or renewed agreements, contracts, or procurement undertaken by a food service facility as part of a contract or agreement with the Department of General Services complies with the requirements of this chapter.(4) When reasonably feasible, provide a food service facility with which it has a contract or agreement with resources to identify food service packaging suppliers, distributors, brokers, or manufacturers that sell the types of food service packaging approved pursuant to Section 42370.3.(c) The Department of General Services shall take the appropriate steps, including, but not limited to, revising relevant state contracting and procurement rules and procedures, in order to fulfill the requirements of subdivision (b).(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 610, Sec. 1. (SB 1335) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42370.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 6 - Sustainable Packaging for the State of California Act of 2018|Section 42370.7.

42370.7.  This chapter does not preempt the authority of a city, county, or city and county to adopt and enforce additional takeout food packaging ordinances, regulations, or policies that are more restrictive than the applicable standards required by this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 610, Sec. 1. (SB 1335) Effective January 1, 2019.)