Section 42031.4.
Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 42031.4.
in effect(a)
Except as specified in subdivision (d) of Section 42035, a covered entity is not in compliance with this chapter and is subject to penalties pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 42035) if, commencing one year from the adoption of regulations pursuant to Section 42031.2, a covered product sold or offered for sale by the covered entity is not subject to an approved stewardship plan, which is submitted by the covered entity or by a stewardship organization that includes the covered entity, that has been approved by the department pursuant to Section 42032.
(b)
In order to comply with the requirements of this chapter, a covered entity may establish and implement a stewardship program independently, or as part of a group of covered entities through
membership in a stewardship organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (21 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3)).
References
referencesCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 42035.
referencesCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 42031.2.
referencesCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 42032.
referencesCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 501.
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