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CA Pub Res Code § 15007 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 15007.

15007.  “Manufacturer” means any person who manufactures dry cell batteries, rechargeable batteries or battery packs, or rechargeable consumer products.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 816, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15008 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 15008.

15008.  “Mercuric oxide button cell battery” means a battery which contains mercuric oxide electrodes, resembles buttons in size and shape, and is used in consumer products such as hearing aids.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 817, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15009 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 15009.

15009.  “Mercuric oxide battery” means a battery containing mercuric oxide electrodes, except that mercuric oxide button cells are excluded from this definition.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 817, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15010 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 15010.

15010.  (a) “Rechargeable battery” means any dry cell battery containing an electrode composed of cadmium or lead, or any combination thereof, of any shape that is designed for reuse, and is capable of being recharged after repeated uses.(b) “Rechargeable battery” does not include either of the following:(1) Any dry cell battery that is used as the principal power source for transportation, including, but not limited to, automobiles, motorcycles, or boats.(2) Any battery that is used only as a backup power source for memory or program instruction storage, timekeeping, or any similar purpose that requires uninterrupted electrical power in order to function if the primary energy supply fails or fluctuates momentarily.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 816, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15011 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 15011.

15011.  “Rechargeable consumer product” means any product, including any laptop computer or cordless electric tool or appliance, which, when sold at retail, contains, or is sold with, a rechargeable battery as its primary power supply, and that is commonly used for personal or household purposes. A rechargeable consumer product does not include remanufactured products.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 816, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15012 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 15012.

15012.  “Remanufactured product” means a rechargeable consumer product manufactured prior to July 1, 1994, which has been returned to the manufacturer for refurbishment and either returned to the consumer or resold.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 816, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15014 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 3 - Removal and Labeling Requirements|Section 15014.

15014.  (a) Any manufacturer of, or any manufacturer trade organization with respect to, any rechargeable battery or rechargeable consumer product may submit an application to the board for an exemption from the requirements of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 51013 in accordance with the procedures prescribed in subdivision (b). Within 60 days of receipt of an application for an exemption, the board shall either approve or deny the request. The exemption shall be issued for a period that is determined to be appropriate by the board, but shall not exceed two years.(b) The application for an exemption shall include both of the following:(1) A statement of the specified basis for the exemption.(2) The name, business address, and telephone number of the applicant.(c) The board shall grant the exemption if the board finds that the manufacturer has been unable to commence manufacture of the rechargeable consumer product in compliance with this chapter and with an equivalent level of product performance without causing either of the following:(1) Danger to human health and safety or to the environment.(2) Violation of requirements for approvals from governmental agencies or the Underwriters Laboratories or a similar widely recognized private standard-setting organization.(d) The board may, by regulation, establish an application fee in an amount sufficient to offset the cost of processing requests for exemptions.(e) A manufacturer or manufacturer trade organization granted an exemption may apply for an extension of the exemption in accordance with the requirements and procedures in subdivisions (b) and (c). However, in considering an extension of any exemption, the board shall evaluate whether other rechargeable consumer product manufacturers have developed technology or methods that permit access to the rechargeable battery in the same or similar type application. The board may grant up to three extensions of not more than two years each after the date of the original exemption.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 816, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15016 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 3 - Removal and Labeling Requirements|Section 15016.

15016.  Any action solely to increase the recycling of rechargeable batteries or battery packs by any person or entity that affects the types or quantities being recycled, or the cost and structure of any return program, pursuant to this chapter is not a violation of the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code) or the Unfair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 17000) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code).(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 816, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15018 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 3 - Removal and Labeling Requirements|Section 15018.

15018.  For purposes of carrying out the collection, storage, transportation, and recycling of used rechargeable batteries or consumer products containing used rechargeable batteries, persons involved in returning used rechargeable batteries or consumer products containing used rechargeable batteries to a facility for recycling or proper disposal shall be subject to Section 25201 or 25216.1 of the Health and Safety Code or any successor section.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 816, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15020 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 4 - Mercury in Batteries|Section 15020.

15020.  No person shall sell any dry cell battery manufactured on and after January 1, 1994, for household use in which the mercury content, by weight, exceeds the following limits:(a) In an alkaline battery, 0.025 percent.(b) In a carbon-zinc battery, 0.0 percent intentionally introduced mercury, as distinguished from mercury which may be incidentally present in other materials.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 817, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15021 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 4 - Mercury in Batteries|Section 15021.

15021.  On and after January 1, 1994, no person shall manufacture or sell any mercuric oxide button cell battery of any type or for any use.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 817, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15022 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 4 - Mercury in Batteries|Section 15022.

15022.  No person shall sell any alkaline manganese battery manufactured on or after January 1, 1996, if the battery contains any intentionally introduced mercury, as distinguished from mercury which may be incidentally present in other materials. However, the mercury content in alkaline manganese button cell batteries shall not exceed 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 817, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15023 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 4 - Mercury in Batteries|Section 15023.

15023.  No person shall sell any zinc-carbon battery manufactured on or after January 1, 1994, if the battery contains any intentionally introduced mercury, as distinguished from mercury which may be incidentally present in other materials.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 817, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15024 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 4 - Mercury in Batteries|Section 15024.

15024.  Any violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 817, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15025 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 5 - Consumer Products Containing Mercury|Section 15025.

15025.  For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) “Mercury-added novelty” means a mercury-added product intended mainly for personal or household enjoyment or adornment. A “mercury-added novelty” includes, but is not limited to, any item intended for use as a practical joke, figurine, adornment, toy, game, card, ornament, yard statue or figure, candle, jewelry, holiday decoration, and item of apparel, including footwear. “Mercury-added novelty” does not include a product that contains no mercury other than in a mercury-added button cell battery.(b) “Mercury fever thermometer” means a mercury-added product that is used for measuring body temperature. Mercury fever thermometer does not include a digital thermometer that uses mercury-added button cell batteries.(c) “School” means any school used for the purpose of the education of more than 12 children in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 625, Sec. 2. Effective September 17, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15026 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 5 - Consumer Products Containing Mercury|Section 15026.

15026.  (a) On and after July 1, 2002, no person, other than a person licensed pursuant to Article 9 (commencing with Section 4140) of Chapter 9 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, may sell at retail, or otherwise supply, a mercury fever thermometer to a consumer or patient in this state. A mercury fever thermometer may be sold at retail, or otherwise supplied to a consumer or patient only upon the prescription of a physician, dentist, veterinarian, or podiatrist. A mercury fever thermometer sold at retail shall be accompanied by clear written instructions concerning careful handling to avoid breakage and proper cleanup should breakage occur.(b) A violation of subdivision (a) is a violation of the requirements of Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code and the California State Board of Pharmacy shall enforce the requirements of subdivision (a) in accordance with Chapter 9.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 656, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15027 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 5 - Consumer Products Containing Mercury|Section 15027.

15027.  (a) On and after January 1, 2003, no person shall manufacture, offer for final sale or use, or distribute for promotional purposes in this state, a mercury-added novelty, if the manufacturer, seller, or distributor knows, or has reason to know, that the product contains mercury. A person who manufactures or distributes any mercury-added novelty shall notify each retailer regarding the requirements of this section and how to dispose of the remaining inventory in accordance with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 25100) of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code.(b) A violation of subdivision (a) is a violation of Article 2 (commencing with Section 108550) of Chapter 5 of Part 3 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code and, for purposes of that article, “mercury-added novelties” shall be deemed to be toys. The State Department of Health Services may take action against mercury-added novelties in the same manner as it is authorized to take action against toys, except that a violation of subdivision (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 656, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15028 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 5 - Consumer Products Containing Mercury|Section 15028.

15028.  No school in this state shall purchase, for use in the classroom, elemental mercury, mercury compounds, or mercury-added laboratory measurement devices, chemicals, and related materials, except measuring devices used in school laboratories for which the school district determines no adequate substitute exists.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 656, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 15029 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.2 - PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS|CHAPTER 5 - Consumer Products Containing Mercury|Section 15029.

15029.  No person may sell or offer for sale in this state a vehicle manufactured on or after January 1, 2005, that contains a mercury-containing motor vehicle light switch, as defined in Section 25214.5 of the Health and Safety Code, mounted on the hood or trunk.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 656, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 18000 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.7 - PLASTIC WASTE|CHAPTER 1 - Legislative Findings|Section 18000.

18000.  The Legislature finds and declares the following:(a) Facilitating the recycling of plastics is in the best interests of the state.(b) This division is intended to require all plastic products sold in California on and after January 1, 1992, to have a molded label indicating the plastic resin used to produce the product.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 838, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 18010 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.7 - PLASTIC WASTE|CHAPTER 2 - Containers and Packaging|Section 18010.

18010.  “Rigid plastic container” means any formed or molded article comprised predominantly of plastic resin and having a relatively inflexible finite shape or form intended primarily as a single service container with a capacity of eight ounces or more and less than five gallons.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 838, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 18011 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.7 - PLASTIC WASTE|CHAPTER 2 - Containers and Packaging|Section 18011.

18011.  “Rigid plastic bottle” means any rigid plastic container with a neck that is smaller than the container body with a capacity of 16 ounces or more and less than five gallons.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 838, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 18012 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.7 - PLASTIC WASTE|CHAPTER 2 - Containers and Packaging|Section 18012.

18012.  “Label” means a code label described in Section 18015 molded into the bottom of the plastic product.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 838, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 18013 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.7 - PLASTIC WASTE|CHAPTER 2 - Containers and Packaging|Section 18013.

18013.  “Polyethylene terephthalate” means a plastic derived from a reaction between terephthalic acid or dimethyl terephthalate and monoethylene glycol as to which both of the following conditions are satisfied: (a) The terephthalic acid or dimethyl terephthalate and monoethylene glycol reacted constitutes at least 90 percent of the mass of the monomer reacted to form the polymer.(b) The plastic exhibits a melting peak temperature that is between 225 degrees Celsius and 255 degrees Celsius, as determined during the second thermal scan using procedure 10.1 as set forth in ASTM International (ASTM) D3418 with a heating rate of a sample at 10 degrees Celsius per minute. (c) This section becomes operative on October 1, 2018.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 823, Sec. 1. (AB 906) Effective January 1, 2018. Section operative October 1, 2018, by its own provisions.)
CA Pub Res Code § 18015 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.7 - PLASTIC WASTE|CHAPTER 2 - Containers and Packaging|Section 18015.

18015.  (a) All rigid plastic bottles and rigid plastic containers sold in the state shall be labeled with a code that indicates the resin used to produce the rigid plastic bottle or rigid plastic container. Rigid plastic bottles or rigid plastic containers with labels and basecups of a different material shall be coded by their basic material. The code shall consist of a number placed inside a triangle, and letters placed below the triangle. The numbers and letters used shall be as follows:1 = PETE (polyethylene terephthalate)2 = HDPE (high density polyethylene)3 = V (vinyl)4 = LDPE (low density polyethylene)5 = PP (polypropylene)6 = PS (polystyrene)7 = OTHER (includes multilayer)(b) A “7” shall appear below the resin abbreviation when the bottle or container is composed of more than one layer of that resin.(c) The Division of Recycling in the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery shall maintain a list of abbreviations used on labels pursuant to subdivision (a) and shall provide a copy of that list to a person upon request.(d) The resin identification code required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall not be placed inside a chasing arrows symbol, as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 17580 of the Business and Professions Code, unless the rigid plastic bottle or rigid plastic container meets the statewide recyclability criteria provided in subdivision (d) of Section 42355.51.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 507, Sec. 3. (SB 343) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Res Code § 18016 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.7 - PLASTIC WASTE|CHAPTER 2 - Containers and Packaging|Section 18016.

18016.  On and after January 1, 1992, it is unlawful to manufacture for use in this state any rigid plastic container which is not labeled in accordance with Section 18015. A violation of this section is a crime punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000).(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 838, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 18017 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.7 - PLASTIC WASTE|CHAPTER 2 - Containers and Packaging|Section 18017.

18017.  This division does not apply to rigid plastic containers or rigid plastic bottles that are medical devices, medical products that are required to be sterile, prescription medicine, and packaging used for those products.(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 115, Sec. 4. (AB 793) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Pub Res Code § 19500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.9 - FIBERGLASS RECYCLED CONTENT ACT OF 1991|CHAPTER 1 - Findings and Definitions|Section 19500.

19500.  The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Recycling of glass sold in the state benefits the state through reduction in the need for solid waste landfills, more efficient use of energy in manufacturing, and development of an economy more efficient in its use of secondary materials. (b) Because of the expansion of recycling collection programs in the state, there is a need to aggressively develop new markets for scrap glass. (c) The use of scrap glass in the manufacture of fiberglass products sold in California will contribute significantly to developing markets for recycled glass. (d) The use of cullet in fiberglass manufacturing presents no significant technical or financial barriers to industry or consumers, if the cullet meets minimum quality specifications. (e) In order to enhance the availability and efficiency of recycling opportunities, it is in the best interest of the health and safety of the people of the state to make alternative markets for recycled glass economically feasible.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 706, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 19501 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.9 - FIBERGLASS RECYCLED CONTENT ACT OF 1991|CHAPTER 1 - Findings and Definitions|Section 19501.

19501.  This division shall be known and may be cited as the Fiberglass Recycled Content Act of 1991.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 706, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 19502 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.9 - FIBERGLASS RECYCLED CONTENT ACT OF 1991|CHAPTER 1 - Findings and Definitions|Section 19502.

19502.  For purposes of this division, the following definitions shall apply:(a) “Cullet” means postconsumer glass from food, drink, or beverage containers, or any other glass not generated by fiberglass manufacturing. (b) “Department” means the Department of Conservation. (c) “Fiberglass manufacturer” means a person who uses glass in the commercial manufacture of building insulation fiberglass for wholesale or retail sale in the state. (d) “Building insulation” means a fiberglass batt, blanket, loose fill or spray-in-place material primarily designed and used to resist heat flow, that is installed in roofs, ceilings, walls, and floors of buildings.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 706, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 19510 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.9 - FIBERGLASS RECYCLED CONTENT ACT OF 1991|CHAPTER 2 - Fiberglass Recycled Content Program|Section 19510.

19510.  Except as provided in Section 19511, every manufacturer shall ensure that the annual tonnage of fiberglass manufactured or sold in the state by that manufacturer on and after January 1, 1992, other than fiberglass in inventory manufactured for sale before January 1, 1992, shall contain at least 10 percent cullet .(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 706, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 19511 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12.9 - FIBERGLASS RECYCLED CONTENT ACT OF 1991|CHAPTER 2 - Fiberglass Recycled Content Program|Section 19511.

19511.  The percentage of fiberglass sold which is made of cullet shall be calculated in tons used on an annual basis. Unless the department determines that an increase in the percentage of cullet would pose an unreasonable technical burden on the fiberglass manufacturer that exceeds the benefits to recycling the cullet, each fiberglass manufacturer shall increase the percentage of cullet in fiberglass in accordance with the following requirements:(a) On and after January 1, 1994, until December 31, 1994, the percentage of cullet shall be 20 percent. (b) On and after January 1, 1995, the percentage of cullet shall be 30 percent.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 706, Sec. 1.)