ARTICLE 2. Recycled-Content Newsprint Program [42760. - 42762.]

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC 2.
in effect

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 42760. Section 42760.

On and after January 1, 1991, every consumer of newsprint in California shall ensure that at least 25 percent of all newsprint used by that consumer of newsprint is made from recycled-content newsprint, if recycled-content newsprint is available at a price comparable to that of newsprint made from virgin material, if the recycled-content newsprint meets the quality standards established by the board pursuant to Section 42775, and if the recycled-content newsprint is available within a reasonable period of time.

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 42761. Section 42761.

The percentage of newsprint used which is made from recycled-content newsprint shall be calculated in tons used on an annual basis and shall increase to: (a) Thirty percent on and after January 1, 1994. (b) Thirty-five percent on and after January 1, 1996. (c) Forty percent on and after January 1, 1998. (d) Fifty percent on and after January 1, 2000.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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