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The Legislature states that increased requests to take water from state streams, especially for electric energy, may harm streamflows and dependent fish and wildlife resources. The Director of Fish and Game must identify and list state streams and watercourses that need minimum flow levels, include significant ones with findings, rank them by need, and finish the initial list by January 1, 1984. The Director of Fish and Game must prepare proposed streamflow requirements for each identified stream or watercourse and send them to the State Water Resources Control Board. The Director of Fish and Game may review any streamflow requirement and may propose changes, and any proposed change must be sent to the State Water Resources Control Board. The Department of Fish and Game must start studies to develop proposed streamflow requirements, and finish each study within three years.

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  1. 13173.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Funds [13170 - 13176] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    Bond moneys may be used for interest, working capital during construction and for 12 months afterward, and for costs of authorizing and issuing the bonds.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Funds [13170 - 13176] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13173. The bond moneys may also be used for interest and working capital for the period of construction and for twelve (12) months thereafter, and also to pay the costs of their authorization and issuance including fees for legal, engineering, fiscal, economic or other service. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  2. 13174.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Funds [13170 - 13176] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    The board may resolve that excess money in the construction fund be moved to another district fund and used for any lawful purpose.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Funds [13170 - 13176] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13174. Any money in the construction fund determined by resolution of the board to be in excess of the amounts required for completion of the improvement authorized may, by the resolution so determining, be transferred to any other fund of the district and be used for any lawful purpose. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  3. 13175.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Funds [13170 - 13176] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    The treasurer must keep money levied or collected for the Resort Improvement District Bond Fund.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Funds [13170 - 13176] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13175. In a fund called the “Resort Improvement District Bond Fund ____” (inserting series number), the treasurer shall keep money levied or collected for that fund. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  4. 13176.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Funds [13170 - 13176] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    Money in the bond fund cannot be moved to other funds or used for other purposes until the district’s bonds are fully paid.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Funds [13170 - 13176] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13176. No part of the money belonging in the bond fund may be transferred to any other fund or be used for any purpose other than the payment of principal and interest of the bonds of the district, or for repayment of money borrowed for the purpose of paying the principal and interest of the bonds of the district, until said bonds are fully paid, at which time it may be transferred to any other fund. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  5. 13190.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    This chapter’s rules are alternative or supplemental to the rules for using the county treasury.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13190. The provisions of this chapter are alternative or supplemental to those providing for the use of the county treasury. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  6. 13191.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    The board may designate a bank as depositary of some or all district funds by resolution, and the county treasurer holds the funds not so designated.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13191. The board may by resolution designate a bank as depositary of any or all of its funds. No question of interest shall affect such appointment. If the depositary is not designated for all of its funds, it shall designate what funds are to be deposited with the depositary. The county treasurer shall be the depositary for all funds not so designated. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  7. 13192.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    Charges from any selected depositary are a proper expense of the district.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13192. The charges of any depositary selected shall be a proper expense of the district. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  8. 13193.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    If the board appoints a depositary, it must appoint a finance officer and set that officer’s compensation and bond.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13193. If the board appoints a depositary, it shall appoint a person who shall be known as finance officer, who shall serve at its pleasure. It shall fix the amount of his compensation. It shall fix the amount of and approve his bond. He may, but need not be a member of the board, or his office may be consolidated with that of the secretary. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  9. 13194.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    Bond principal, interest, and salaries must be paid when due. Other claims and demands need written approval or approval in an open meeting by a majority of the board.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13194. Bond principal and interest and salaries shall be paid when due. All other claims and demands shall be approved in writing or in open meeting by a majority of the members of the board. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  10. 13195.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    The finance officer must draw warrants, and they must be signed by the president and secretary, or by one of them together with one board member.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13195. Warrants shall be drawn by the finance officer and signed by the president and secretary, or one of them and one member of the board. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  11. 13196.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    The finance officer must install and maintain an auditing and accounting system for the district.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13196. The finance officer shall install and maintain a system of auditing and accounting that shall completely and at all times show the financial condition of the district. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  12. 13197.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    The finance officer must give written reports to the board annually or earlier if the board decides, covering receipts, disbursements, and balances in accounts under the officer’s control. The report must be signed and filed with the secretary.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 11. Alternative Depositary of District Money [13190 - 13197] ( Chapter 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13197. The finance officer shall make annual or earlier written reports to the board, as it shall determine, as to the receipts and disbursements and balances in the several accounts under his control. The report shall be signed by him and filed with the secretary. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  13. 13215.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 12. Standby Charges [13215 - 13217] ( Chapter 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1281. )

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    A district may set annual water or sewer standby or immediate availability charges, but the charge is capped at $12 per acre or $8 per parcel under an acre unless a different statutory procedure applies.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 12. Standby Charges [13215 - 13217] ( Chapter 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1281. ) ## 13215. The district may, pursuant to the notice, protest, and hearing procedures in Section 53753 of the Government Code, fix by ordinance or resolution, on or before the first day of July in each calendar year, water or sewer standby or immediate availability charges. Each such charge shall not individually exceed twelve dollars ($12) per year for each acre of land, or eight dollars ($8) per year for each parcel of land of less than an acre within the district to which water or sewerage could be made available for any purpose by the district, whether the water or sewerage is actually used or not, unless the standby charge is imposed pursuant to the Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act (Chapter 12.4 (commencing with Section 54984) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code). The district board may establish schedules varying the charges depending upon factors such as the uses to which the land is put, the cost of supplying such services to the land, and the amount of services used on the land. The district board may restrict the imposition of such charges to lands lying within one or more improvement districts within the district. The limitations contained in this section shall not apply to any district which levied a standby charge pursuant to the County Service Area Law (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 25210) of Part 2 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the Government Code) prior to January 1, 1977. Any such district shall be subject to Section 25215.6 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 158, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2009.)
  14. 13216.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 12. Standby Charges [13215 - 13217] ( Chapter 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1281. )

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    The district board may continue a standby or immediate availability charge at the same rate in later years if the original procedures were followed, and must use the Government Code notice, protest, and hearing procedures if new, increased, or extended assessments are proposed.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 12. Standby Charges [13215 - 13217] ( Chapter 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1281. ) ## 13216. If the procedures set forth in this section as it read at the time a standby or immediate availability charge was established were followed, the district board may, by ordinance or resolution, continue the charge pursuant to Section 13215 in successive years at the same rate. If new, increased, or extended assessments are proposed, the district board shall comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures in Section 53753 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 27, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  15. 13217.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 12. Standby Charges [13215 - 13217] ( Chapter 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1281. )

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    Unpaid water or sewer standby or immediate availability charges can trigger a 6% penalty and become a special assessment and lien on the land, unless the property was transferred to a bona fide purchaser for value or subject to a bona fide encumbrancer before delinquency.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 12. Standby Charges [13215 - 13217] ( Chapter 12 added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1281. ) ## 13217. If any water or sewer standby or immediate availability charge remains unpaid on the first day of the month in which the board of supervisors of the county in which the district is located is required by law to levy the amount of taxes required for county purposes, a 6-percent penalty thereon shall accrue. The amount of the unpaid charges plus the penalty shall constitute a special assessment upon the land with respect to which the services, for which charges are unpaid, were available or in existence on a standby basis, and shall constitute a lien on that land. The assessment shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ad valorem taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedures upon sale in the case of delinquency as provided for such taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection, and enforcement of ad volorem taxes shall be applicable to the assessment; except that if any real property to which such lien would attach has been transferred or conveyed to a bona fide purchaser for value, or if a lien of a bona fide encumbrancer for the value has been created and attaches thereon, prior to the date on which the first installment of such taxes would become delinquent, then the lien which would otherwise be imposed by this section shall not attach to such real property and the unpaid charges, and any penalty thereon, relating to such property shall be transferred to the unsecured roll for collection. At least 15 days before the first day of the month in which the board of supervisors is required by law to levy the amount of taxes required for county purposes, the district board shall furnish in writing both to the board of supervisors and to the county auditor, a description of each parcel of land within the district upon which a standby or immediate availability charge or charges remains unpaid, together with a statement setting forth both the amount of the unpaid charge or charges and the amount of the penalty on each parcel of land. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1281.)
  16. 13230.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 13. Portion of District Included in a County Water District [13230 - 13233] ( Chapter 13 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    A district may not operate water-service facilities in any part of the district that is inside a county water district.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 13. Portion of District Included in a County Water District [13230 - 13233] ( Chapter 13 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13230. Nothing in this division shall be construed to authorize or permit a district to operate any facilities for furnishing any water services in any portion of the district which is included within a county water district. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  17. 13231.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 13. Portion of District Included in a County Water District [13230 - 13233] ( Chapter 13 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    A county water district may choose to install water service facilities in an area shared by both districts, and the district must fund the part the county water district would otherwise not provide.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 13. Portion of District Included in a County Water District [13230 - 13233] ( Chapter 13 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13231. The county water district may elect to install the facilities for furnishing water services within any area that is included within both districts. In such event, the district shall provide the funds that are required therefor that the county water district would not otherwise provide. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  18. 13232.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 13. Portion of District Included in a County Water District [13230 - 13233] ( Chapter 13 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    A county water district may choose to have the district install water-service facilities in overlapping areas, and the installation must follow the county water district’s approved plans and specifications and any inspection and approval it directs.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 13. Portion of District Included in a County Water District [13230 - 13233] ( Chapter 13 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13232. The county water district may elect to have the facilities installed by the district for providing water services within any area that is included within both districts. In such event, the facilities shall be installed by the district in conformity with plans and specifications previously approved by the county water district, and under such inspection and approval as it shall direct. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  19. 13232.3.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 13. Portion of District Included in a County Water District [13230 - 13233] ( Chapter 13 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    These three resort improvement districts may enter contracts with a state agency to finance qualifying district improvements related to water for human consumption.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 13. Portion of District Included in a County Water District [13230 - 13233] ( Chapter 13 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13232.3. The Grizzly Lake Resort Improvement District, the Napa-Berryessa Resort Improvement District, and the Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District may contract with any state agency to finance any district improvement authorized by this division that is related to the provision of water for human consumption. The terms of the contract shall be consistent with this division. Notwithstanding any other provision in this division, the term of the contract may extend up to 30 years. (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 606, Sec. 5. Effective October 9, 2001.)
  20. 13233.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 13. Portion of District Included in a County Water District [13230 - 13233] ( Chapter 13 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )

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    This section says the division does not repeal or limit any power of a county water district that contains part of this district.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 - 13233] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## CHAPTER 13. Portion of District Included in a County Water District [13230 - 13233] ( Chapter 13 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. ) ## 13233. Nothing in this division shall be construed to repeal or limit any power possessed by a county water district within which there is any part of this district. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
  21. 14.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 93. )

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    For this code, “county” also means “city and county.”

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 93. ) ## 14. “County” includes “city and county.” (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 93.)
  22. 14000.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [14000 - 14004] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The Legislature states that the California Conservation Corps should help youth develop skills, character, and work habits, and that state agencies should look to the corps first for projects that fit its mission.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [14000 - 14004] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14000. (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that every California youth should be encouraged to reach their full potential, but that many youths require guidance and support to reach their goals and make positive changes in their lives. (b) The Legislature finds and declares that conserving or developing natural resources, and enhancing and maintaining environmentally important lands and waters through the use of California’s young adults, is beneficial not only to the youth of the state by providing them with educational and work opportunities, but also is beneficial for the state’s economy and its environment. (c) The Legislature further finds and declares that the California Conservation Corps continues to offer California a unique opportunity to meet both the goal of increasing understanding and appreciation of the environment and the goal of helping youths become productive adults. (d) The Legislature therefore reaffirms its intent that the corps’ mission includes increasing awareness of and improving our natural resources, but more importantly, includes instilling basic skills and a healthy work ethic in California youth, building their character, self-esteem, and self-discipline, and establishing within them a strong sense of civic responsibility and understanding of the value of a day’s work for a day’s wages. (e) It is the further intent of the Legislature that corpsmembers graduate from the corps with good work habits, positive attitudes, and broadened professional horizons. It is the intent of the Legislature that the corps blend academic and job skills training with personal growth opportunities in order to develop productive youths who can make substantial contributions as California workers and citizens. (f) It is the further intent of the Legislature, in memory of Brien Thomas “B.T.” Collins and John E. “Jack” Dugan, and on behalf of their passion, support, and commitment to the mission of the corps, to ensure that the corps is an entrepreneurial and incentive-based program with stable and predictable funding. In pursuit of that goal, it is the intent of the Legislature that all state agencies look to the corps first to perform those projects that meet the mission of the corps. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 98. (SB 272) Effective July 23, 2021.)
  23. 14001.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [14000 - 14004] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The California Conservation Corps must carry out the purposes and implement the findings and policies of this division.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [14000 - 14004] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14001. In the Natural Resources Agency there is the California Conservation Corps, which shall be responsible for carrying out the purposes of, and implementing the findings and policies set forth in, this division. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 1. (AB 2126) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  24. 14002.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [14000 - 14004] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The Legislature encourages local community college districts and the corps to work together so corps members can access equal educational opportunities.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [14000 - 14004] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14002. The Legislature finds and declares that the California Conservation Corps provides an invaluable service. The Legislature supports the corps’ mission to enhance the educational opportunities and employability of corps members. To further this mission local community college districts and the corps are encouraged to enter into cooperative agreements so that corps members have access to equal educational opportunities. Local community college districts are encouraged to recognize the unique needs and circumstances of the corps members and the corps’ need for adequate facilities. Local community college districts should, to the extent possible, develop procedures to address these unique needs. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 2.)
  25. 14003.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [14000 - 14004] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    If federal funds are available for certain youth or community service corps programs, the California Conservation Corps is designated to receive them, and the director may set implementation policies.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [14000 - 14004] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14003. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that the State of California has already established a model conservation corps program and that redundant federal and state programs to carry out resource protection and conservation within the state are not in the best interests of the state. Rather, it is in the best interests of the state that federal funds designated to be expended by federal agencies for this purpose be allocated, to the extent feasible, to the California Conservation Corps and local conservation corps. (b) If federal funds are available for youth conservation corps or community service corps programs, excluding the federal Job Corps, the California Conservation Corps is hereby designated as the program recipient for the State of California, and the corps may distribute, as appropriate, any federal funds to other corps programs within the state. The director shall have the authority to adopt, amend, and repeal policies to implement the program consistent with the federal requirements and with this division. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 463, Sec. 1.)
  26. 14004.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [14000 - 14004] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The California Conservation Corps headquarters in Sacramento is named the “B.T. Collins California Conservation Corps Building.”

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [14000 - 14004] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14004. In memory of Brien Thomas “B.T.” Collins, and on behalf of his passion, support, and commitment to the mission of the corps, the California Conservation Corps headquarters in Sacramento is hereby named the “B.T. Collins California Conservation Corps Building.” (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 894, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  27. 14100.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14100 - 14102] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The chapter’s definitions control how this division is interpreted unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14100 - 14102] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14100. Unless context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this chapter govern the construction of this division. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904.)
  28. 14101.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14100 - 14102] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    This section defines “Corps” as the California Conservation Corps.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14100 - 14102] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14101. “Corps” means the California Conservation Corps. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342.)
  29. 14102.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14100 - 14102] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    “Director” means the Director of the California Conservation Corps.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14100 - 14102] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14102. “Director” means the Director of the California Conservation Corps. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 50, Sec. 3.)
  30. 14300.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    Young adults in the corps program are generally to be assigned to projects that preserve land and water, support public works, conserve natural resources, assist emergencies and fire prevention, and other listed conservation-related work.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14300. Young adults participating in the corps program shall generally be engaged in projects that do the following: (a) Preserve, maintain, and enhance environmentally important lands and waters. (b) Accomplish useful and needed public works projects in both urban and rural areas. (c) Conserve, maintain, improve, and develop natural resources in both urban and rural areas. (d) Provide opportunities for public use of, or education in, the areas, projects, and resources described in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c). (e) Assist in emergency operations, such as natural disaster relief and the rescue of lost and injured persons. (f) Assist in fire prevention and suppression. (g) Directly contribute to the conservation of energy. (h) Contribute toward making public facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. (i) Assist departments within the Resources Agency in developing, rehabilitating, and restoring parklands, recreational facilities, and historical resources; restoring salmon and steelhead spawning, nursery, and rearing habitat; restoring and preserving wildlife habitat; and enhancing reforestation in both urban and rural areas. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 99. (SB 272) Effective July 23, 2021.)
  31. 14301.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The Governor must appoint a director and deputy director for the corps; the director’s appointment needs Senate confirmation, the director and deputy director are exempt from civil service, and the director must hire the staff needed to carry out the division.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14301. The Governor shall appoint a director, who shall act as the administrative officer of the corps, and a deputy director. The appointment of the director is subject to confirmation by the Senate at the next regular or special session of the Legislature, and the refusal or failure of the Senate to confirm the appointment shall create a vacancy in the office. The director and deputy director shall be exempt from civil service, under subdivision (f) of Section 4 of Article XXIV of the California Constitution. The director shall employ, pursuant to the provisions of Article XXIV of the California Constitution and Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, such staff as is necessary to implement the provisions of this division. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 787.)
  32. 14302.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    Young adults are selected for the corps program based on motivation for hard work, personal development, and public service, not prior work or education. Participation lasts one year and may be extended. The corps and the Employment Development Department must emphasize employment-planning support for corpsmembers after participation.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14302. Young adults shall be selected for participation in the corps program on the basis of motivation for hard work, personal development, and public service, and without regard to their prior employment or educational background. Participation shall be for a period of one year, which may be extended. The corps, in conjunction with the Employment Development Department, shall place an emphasis on developing and executing plans to assist corpsmembers in obtaining employment following their participation in the corps program. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 100. (SB 272) Effective July 23, 2021.)
  33. 14302.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The corps must work with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Employment Development Department to help veteran corpsmembers get employment after they finish the corps program.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14302.5. (a) The corps shall collaborate with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Employment Development Department to assist any corpsmember who is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces in obtaining employment after participating in the corps program. (b) Collaboration efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs shall include, but not be limited to, providing access to veterans supportive services. Collaboration efforts by the Employment Development Department shall include, but not be limited to, providing access to workforce services. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 485, Sec. 2. (SB 1227) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  34. 14303.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The director may hire special corpsmembers regardless of age, and those special corpsmembers may be assigned to headquarters or field positions.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14303. The director may employ special corpsmembers without regard to their age so that the corps may draw upon their special skills which may contribute to the attainment of the objectives of the program. Special corpsmembers may be assigned to headquarters, as well as field positions. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 50, Sec. 6.)
  35. 14304.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    Projects must be aimed at public education or use of natural resources and public lands and waters, while also supporting young adults’ basic-skill development.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14304. Projects shall be directed toward providing opportunities to the public for their education or the use of these natural resources and environmentally important public lands and waters, while at the same time providing young adults with an opportunity for personal development in a variety of basic skills. Projects shall be undertaken in both urban and rural areas and shall be selected on the basis of the environmental and natural resource benefits each offers, the opportunities for public education or use each offers, and the on-the-job training value of each. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 101. (SB 272) Effective July 23, 2021.)
  36. 14305.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The director must adopt a corpsmember bill of rights, grievance procedures, and search and seizure guidelines.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14305. In order to protect the rights of corpsmembers individually and the corps as a community, the director shall adopt a corpsmember bill of rights, corpsmember grievance procedures, and search and seizure guidelines. These adopted rights, procedures, and guidelines shall serve to assist the director and corps staff in identifying problems and conflicts and resolving them with a minimum disruption of work and training, and shall be used by corps supervisors to interpret and consistently enforce policies and procedures of the corps. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 50, Sec. 7.)
  37. 14306.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The director may carry out a wide range of actions to implement the division, including recruiting corpsmembers, making contracts, applying for funds, buying supplies, and arranging services.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14306. To implement this division, the director may do all of the following: (a) Recruit and enroll corpsmembers and special corpsmembers. (b) Adopt criteria for selecting applicants for enrollment in the corps’ program, including criteria for individuals convicted of a crime described in the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and Safety Code). The director shall take into account, when adopting this criteria, the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the corps’ program participants and staff. (c) Execute contracts containing the terms and conditions that are deemed necessary and desirable for the enrollment of corpsmembers. (d) Authorize the use of the corps for emergency projects occasioned by natural disasters, fire prevention and suppression, rescue of lost or injured persons, and any other activity or project necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this division. (e) Apply for and accept grants or contributions of funds from any public or private source. (f) Purchase, rent, or otherwise acquire or obtain necessary property, supplies, instruments, tools, equipment, and conveniences. (g) Execute contracts for furnishing the services of the corps to any federal, state, or local public agency; any California Native American tribe; any local or statewide private organization concerned with the objectives of the corps’ program, as specified in Sections 14000 and 14300; and any person, firm, partnership, or corporation concerned with these objectives. (h) Procure insurance. (i) Be reimbursed by the federal government, any state or local public agency, any California Native American tribe, or any private organization for actual expenses incurred by the corps for any project undertaken for any such entity pursuant to subdivision (d) or (g) or pursuant to Section 14307. (j) To the extent permitted by Article VII of the California Constitution, execute contracts with any person, natural or corporate, for the purpose of implementing the objectives of the corps, as specified in Sections 14000 and 14300. (k) Use any services, material, or property of any agency of the state, and may make agreements with any agency of the state or take other actions that are reasonable and necessary. (l) Contract with public or private nonprofit entities to provide services for the corps. (m) Contract with the University of California, the California State University, the community college districts, and private institutions for the creation of special admission and tuition credit programs for corpsmembers. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 131, Sec. 3. (AB 2966) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  38. 14306.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The director may enroll certain applicants with probation, parole, postrelease community supervision, or mandatory supervision status, but must consider their overall fitness first.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14306.5. (a) In recruiting and enrolling corpsmembers and special corpsmembers, the director may select an applicant for enrollment in the corps program who is on probation, parole, postrelease community supervision, or mandatory supervision. (b) When selecting an applicant for enrollment in the corps program pursuant to subdivision (a), the director shall consider the applicant’s overall fitness to join the corps, which shall include, but not be limited to, an assessment of all of the following: (1) Any potential impacts the applicant may have on public safety as well as the safety of other members of the corps. (2) Whether the applicant is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Section 290 of the Penal Code. (3) Whether the applicant is on lifetime parole. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 571, Sec. 1. (AB 278) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  39. 14306.6.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The corps must send fingerprint images and related information to the Department of Justice for applicants to certain corps positions, and the Department of Justice must provide a state- or federal-level response.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14306.6. (a) In complying with subdivision (b) of Section 14306 and Section 14306.5 of this code and Section 12645g(a) of Title 42 of the United States Code, the corps shall submit to the Department of Justice fingerprint images and related information required by the Department of Justice, pursuant to subdivision (u) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code, for all persons applying for any of the following: (1) Enrollment as a corpsmember in the corps program. (2) A position as a special corpsmember, as described in Section 14303. (3) A civil service position supervising corpsmembers. (4) A civil service position funded in whole or in part by AmeriCorps. (b) The Department of Justice shall provide a state- or federal-level response pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 198, Sec. 18. (SB 152) Effective September 13, 2023.)
  40. 14307.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    Fire-prevention, disaster-relief, and rescue work must be a major part of the program, and designated fire centers are jointly run by the corps director and the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14307. Fire prevention, fire suppression, and disaster relief including, but not limited to, flood, earthquake, pest infestation assistance measures, and search and rescue efforts shall be a major emphasis of the program. Certain corps centers designated by the director as fire centers in locations specifically needed to assure emergency capability and readiness for firefighting and natural disaster relief shall be administered and directed jointly by the director of the corps and the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection. The director of the corps shall be responsible for setting the policies under which these centers shall be operated and shall be responsible for the recruitment, orientation, job training, project planning, and educational and other services generally provided in the corps at its base centers. The Director of Forestry and Fire Protection, and his or her designee, shall be responsible for the supervision of corps members engaged in public service conservation work and for the training, supervision, and direction of corps members engaged in fire prevention, fire suppression, and other emergency activities. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 760, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2002.)
  41. 14308.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The director may use state agency services, materials, or property, and may make agreements or take other reasonable and necessary actions to carry out this division.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14308. In carrying out this division, the director may utilize any services, materials, or property of any agency of the state and may make any agreements with any agency of the state, or take any other actions, that are reasonable and necessary. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 894, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  42. 14309.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    State agencies should try to combine or share related training programs.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14309. In order to provide the best and most cost-effective training possible for corps members and other state employees, state agencies shall seek to combine or share training programs that provide related skills. (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 760, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)
  43. 14310.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    Corpsmembers and special corpsmembers, except staff officers and employees, must not receive state retirement benefits.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14310. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, corpsmembers and special corpsmembers, other than staff officers and employees, shall not receive state retirement benefits. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 50, Sec. 11.)
  44. 14311.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The corps must actively seek reimbursable work projects that fit its mission and review project offers using specified criteria.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14311. In keeping with the corps’ entrepreneurial nature and to expand the corpsmember population, the corps shall actively seek reimbursable work projects from state and nonstate entities that are in keeping with its mission. The corps shall use the following criteria in reviewing such a project offer: (a) The project will provide opportunities to expand corpsmember population. (b) The project will provide corpsmembers with education and training in employable skills. (c) The project will attract community support, participation, and funding. (d) The project conserves or enhances the state’s natural resources, or has other public benefits. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 894, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  45. 14312.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    This section creates a reimbursement account for the California Conservation Corps, allows certain reimbursable project funds to be deposited into it, and makes the account money continuously available to the corps for specified program uses.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14312. (a) The Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account is hereby created in the General Fund in the State Treasury, for support of the corps. (b) Funds received in payment for reimbursable work projects, excluding General Fund money, may be deposited in the Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account. (c) Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, the money in the Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account is hereby continuously appropriated to the corps for the following program activities: (1) Program expansion to hire more corpsmembers. (2) Enhancement of corpsmember education and educational support services. (3) Enhancement of equipment used by corpsmembers in projects meeting the corps’ mission. (4) Program support when legislatively directed reimbursement targets are unmet in a given fiscal year. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 976, Sec. 1. Effective September 27, 1996.)
  46. 14313.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The director may seek and accept donations from private entities, foundations, or other non-state sources to help carry out the corps’ mission.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14313. To assist the corps’ operation as an entrepreneurial and incentive-based program, the director may seek and accept donations from private entities, foundations, or other sources outside of state government for purposes of accomplishing the corps’ mission. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 894, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  47. 14315.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    State agencies must prioritize and notify the corps for qualifying contracted-labor projects, and the corps may contract with state agencies.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14315. (a) Subject to the availability of assistance from the corps, a state agency that is considering the use of contracted labor shall give priority to the corps when the mission of the corps and the nature of the state agency’s project are substantially consistent. (b) State agencies shall notify the corps of potential contracts for services that fit within the parameters of the legislative intent set forth in Section 14000 and shall use the corps to the maximum extent feasible to carry out projects that promote the legislative intent as set forth in Section 14000. Because of the corps’ commitment to the state’s youth, in the exercise of a state agency’s discretion when considering contracts for services, strong consideration shall be given to the use of corpsmembers over the use of other contracted labor. (c) The corps may contract with any state agency for the performance of activities consistent with this division. (d) Upon appropriation by the Legislature and execution of a contract pursuant to subdivision (b), the Controller may transfer money to the Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account from other funds under the control of the contracting state agency, including, but not limited to, the following funds and accounts: (1) Hazardous Waste Control Account in the General Fund. (2) State Highway Account in the State Transportation Fund. (3) Transportation Planning and Development Account in the State Transportation Fund. (4) California Environmental License Plate Fund. (5) Fish and Game Preservation Fund. (6) Public Resources Account in the Cigarette and Tobacco Products Surtax Fund. (7) Unallocated Account in the Cigarette and Tobacco Products Surtax Fund. (8) Habitat Conservation Fund. (9) Motor Vehicle Fuel Account in the Transportation Tax Fund pursuant to Section 8352.6 of the Revenue and Taxation Code (OMV Fund). (10) Oil Spill Prevention and Administration Fund. (11) Integrated Waste Management Account in the Integrated Waste Management Fund. (12) State Parks and Recreation Fund. (13) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. (14) Employment Training Fund. (15) Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund. (16) California Beverage Container Recycling Fund. (17) California Cannabis Tax Fund. (18) Good Neighbor Authority Fund. (e) Expenditures from the Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account of amounts transferred pursuant to subdivision (d) shall be limited to purposes that are consistent with the requirements of each fund or account contributing each amount to the Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 131, Sec. 4. (AB 2966) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  48. 14316.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The Department of Finance may loan money from the General Fund to a specified reimbursement account, up to $1,500,000, if repayment support is documented; the money must be repaid to the General Fund within one year, with interest.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14316. The Department of Finance may make a loan from the General Fund to the Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account, in an amount not to exceed a cumulative total of one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) to meet cashflow needs due to delays in collecting reimbursements. Any loan made by the Department of Finance pursuant to this section shall only be made if the corps has a valid contract or certification signed by a client agency that demonstrates that sufficient funds will be available to repay the loan. All money so transferred shall be repaid to the General Fund as soon as possible, but not later than one year from the date of the loan, with interest at the average rate earned by the Surplus Money Investment Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 953, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  49. 14318.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. )

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    The corps may contract with certified community conservation corps for certain projects, the director may issue guidelines, and the corps must file reports on those projects by specified dates.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Program [14300 - 14318] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904. ) ## 14318. (a) The corps may enter into a contract with an individual or collective of community conservation corps certified pursuant to Section 14507.5 for a project or program that is in furtherance of Section 14000 and that consists of one or more of the following: (1) Natural resources and land management projects. (2) Energy and climate programs. (3) Emergency response services. (4) Educational, programming, and training services. (5) Corpsmember services. (6) Ancillary services. (b) The director may establish guidelines for purposes of this section. If the director establishes guidelines for purposes of this section, a contract entered into pursuant to subdivision (a) shall adhere to those guidelines. (c) (1) On or before January 1, 2025, January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2029, the corps shall file a report with the appropriate committees of the Legislature on the outcomes of any program or project undertaken pursuant to this section. A report filed pursuant to this subdivision shall focus on the previous two calendar years. (2) The requirement to file a report pursuant to paragraph (1) is inoperative on January 1, 2033, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 139, Sec. 1. (AB 1279) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  50. 14350.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. Training of County or City Members [14350 - 14351] ( Chapter 3.2 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 4, Sec. 1. )

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    The director may establish a training program for members of county or city conservation corps, as long as it does not harm the California Conservation Corps’s ability to maintain 2,000 active corpsmembers.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. Training of County or City Members [14350 - 14351] ( Chapter 3.2 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 4, Sec. 1. ) ## 14350. The director may establish a training program for members of county or city conservation corps. The program may be designed to provide the same training to members of county or city conservation corps as provided to corpsmembers of the corps and may be conducted in the same facilities. The program is authorized only to the extent that it does not adversely affect the ability of the California Conservation Corps to maintain 2,000 active corpsmembers. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 4, Sec. 1.)
  51. 14351.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. Training of County or City Members [14350 - 14351] ( Chapter 3.2 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 4, Sec. 1. )

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    If the corps sets up a training program under Section 14350, it may contract with the requesting county or city, and the contract may require full reimbursement of the training costs.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. Training of County or City Members [14350 - 14351] ( Chapter 3.2 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 4, Sec. 1. ) ## 14351. If the corps establishes a training program as described in Section 14350, the corps may contract with the county or city requesting the training, and the contract may require the corps to be fully reimbursed for all costs of the training program. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 4, Sec. 1.)
  52. 14400.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. )

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    The corps must develop nonresidential programs in urban communities and may develop them in certain other communities. Spending on programs in other than urban communities cannot exceed 15% of total funding under this section.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. ) ## 14400. The corps shall develop nonresidential programs in urban communities, and may develop those programs in other than urban communities, which have high concentrations of ethnic-minority youths, which have high levels of youth unemployment, and which have a need for conservation work. Expenditures for programs in other than urban communities shall not exceed 15 percent of total funding for programs under this section. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1606, Sec. 1. Effective October 2, 1985.)
  53. 14401.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. )

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    The corps must develop procedures to recruit high school dropouts from the neighborhoods where these programs are located.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. ) ## 14401. The corps shall develop procedures for recruiting high school dropouts from the neighborhoods in which these programs are located. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5.)
  54. 14402.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. )

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    The corps must prioritize an educational component for corpsmembers who have not finished high school.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. ) ## 14402. The corps shall give priority to providing an educational component for corpsmembers who have not completed high school. The component shall be equal in content to a high school curriculum and provide course credits leading to a high school diploma or its equivalent, such as a California high school equivalency certificate. The work of the corps shall be structured to accommodate the educational component without significantly reducing the productivity of the corps. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5.)
  55. 14403.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. )

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    The corps must cooperate with state and local workforce investment boards and youth councils to secure employment and training services for corpsmembers.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. ) ## 14403. (a) The corps shall cooperate with, and seek the cooperation of, state and local workforce investment boards and youth councils, designated pursuant to any federal workforce development or investment act to secure employment and training services for corpsmembers. (b) These employment and training services may include job search assistance, skills training, transitional employment, or any other services provided under a federal workforce development or investment act that would lead to employment for the corpsmember. (c) Employment and training services may be provided to corpsmembers as a component of their work with the corps or upon their separation from the corps. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 131, Sec. 6. (AB 2966) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  56. 14404.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. )

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    The corps must help corpsmembers who want to return to school develop plans to do so.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. ) ## 14404. The corps shall assist corpsmembers who desire to return to school to develop plans to accomplish this goal. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5.)
  57. 14405.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. )

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    The educational component of the nonresidential program may be implemented only if the California Conservation Corps receives sufficient funding.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. ) ## 14405. Implementation of the educational component of the nonresidential program established pursuant to this chapter shall be contingent on the California Conservation Corps receiving sufficient funding from any source, including any federal workforce development or investment act. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 131, Sec. 7. (AB 2966) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  58. 14406.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. )

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    The corps may contract with public or private nonprofit agencies for a nonresidential program, and any such agency must satisfy specified proposal, funding, reimbursement, educational, and matching-fund requirements.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. ) ## 14406. The corps may contract with public or private nonprofit agencies to provide services for a nonresidential program. The public or private nonprofit agency shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) The agency shall submit a proposal which demonstrates that its program is consistent with the policies of the corps and with this chapter. (b) The agency shall, to the extent possible, secure funding or services from the local service delivery area for necessary employment and training services. (c) The agency shall secure reimbursements for a significant portion of the work performed. (d) The agency shall secure a commitment from local educational institutions that appropriate educational services will be provided. (e) The agency shall maintain, to the extent possible, the funding from foundations and other public and private organizations for a nonresidential program. If the agency does not have an existing nonresidential program, it shall secure at least a 25-percent match from other public or private organizations for the program. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1606, Sec. 2. Effective October 2, 1985.)
  59. 14410.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Forestry Corps Program [14410 - 14413] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 2. )

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    By July 1, 2019, the director must establish a forestry corps program.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Forestry Corps Program [14410 - 14413] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 2. ) ## 14410. No later than July 1, 2019, the director shall establish a forestry corps program. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 2. (AB 2126) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  60. 14411.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Forestry Corps Program [14410 - 14413] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 2. )

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    The forestry corps program must carry out listed forestry and training objectives, and the director may partner with specified organizations and must partner with the certified community conservation corps where feasible.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Forestry Corps Program [14410 - 14413] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 2. ) ## 14411. (a) The forestry corps program shall accomplish all of the following objectives: (1) Develop and implement forest health projects, pursuant to Section 14412. (2) Establish forestry corps crews, pursuant to Section 14413. (3) Provide assistance to corps members in obtaining forestry and forest technician degrees and certificates. (4) Train corps members to operate equipment in forestry and related fields. (5) Create pathways from the corps to degree programs and jobs. (b) The director may partner with community colleges, trade associations, forest and timber industries, vocational educational institutions, and apprenticeship programs to provide training and experience to corps members. (c) The director shall partner with the certified community conservation corps, pursuant to Section 14507.5, where feasible, in implementing the forestry corps program. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 2. (AB 2126) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  61. 14412.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Forestry Corps Program [14410 - 14413] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 2. )

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    Forest health projects may include several listed activities, such as fuels reduction, tree planting, seed collection, training, outreach, pilot programs, and forest firefighting training.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Forestry Corps Program [14410 - 14413] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 2. ) ## 14412. Forest health projects may include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (a) Fuels reduction and hazardous fuels removal. (b) Seedling and tree planting. (c) Cone and seed collection. (d) Tree mortality and tree felling. (e) Tree nursery and arborist training. (f) Forestry and conservation awareness and educational outreach. (g) Participation in forestry pilot programs. (h) Wildlands forest firefighting training. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 2. (AB 2126) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  62. 14413.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Forestry Corps Program [14410 - 14413] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 2. )

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    The director must establish four forestry corps crews by January 1, 2020, including two specific crews in the Central Valley and Inland Empire and two additional crews in designated fire-risk areas.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Forestry Corps Program [14410 - 14413] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 2. ) ## 14413. (a) No later than January 1, 2020, the director shall establish two forestry corps crews, one to be based in the Central Valley and the other in the Inland Empire, as follows: (1) To the extent feasible, the Central Valley forestry corps crew shall be administered and operated as a Greater Valley Conservation Corps program and shall be available to members of the Greater Valley Conservation Corps. (2) The Inland Empire forestry corps crew shall be administered by the department and shall be based at the Inland Empire Center. (b) No later than January 1, 2020, the director shall establish two additional forestry corps crews, each to be based in either a state responsibility area, as defined in Section 4102, or a very high hazard fire zone, as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 51177 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 2. (AB 2126) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  63. 14415.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. )

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    The Legislature says this chapter is meant to create employment pathways with living wages for formerly incarcerated people through the California Conservation Corps and related partnerships.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. ) ## 14415. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) Conserving or developing natural resources and enhancing and maintaining environmentally important lands and waters is essential for protecting the state’s environment, bolstering its economy, and providing safe and resilient communities for Californians to live in. (2) The California Conservation Camp program operated jointly by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection provides work crews of incarcerated individuals to assist in all types of emergencies in support of the work of our frontline personnel during wildfires, floods, search and rescue, and earthquakes. When not assisting in emergencies, the crews participate in conservation and community service work projects for state, federal, and local government agencies. (3) The corps is the oldest and largest state conservation corps in the nation that puts youth and the environment together to benefit both, tasking young people to protect and restore California’s environment, respond to disasters, and become stronger workers, citizens, and individuals through their service. (4) The corps offers a unique opportunity to form strategic partnerships to provide valuable job opportunities in resource conservation, resource management, fuels and vegetation management, and emergency incident mitigation for formerly incarcerated individuals who successfully served on a California Conservation Camp program crew. (5) Building on their valuable experience in the California Conservation Camp program, a segment of former California Conservation Camp program participants may be available to support the federal, state, and local governments, local publicly owned electric utilities and electrical corporations, fire safe councils, and private landowners in helping California meet its aggressive goals to do all of the following: (A) Proactively restore forest health to reduce greenhouse gases. (B) Protect source watersheds from which the state’s water supply originates. (C) Promote the long-term storage of carbon in forest trees and soils. (D) Minimize the loss of forest carbon from large, intense wildfires. (E) Further the goals of the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Division 25.5 (commencing with Section 38500) of the Health and Safety Code). (6) Research demonstrates that formerly incarcerated individuals who have low performance, involvement, and satisfaction with school or work are more likely to recidivate than individuals who do not exhibit these characteristics. Research also shows that rehabilitation programs, including substance use disorder treatment and employment preparation, can be designed to address specific criminal risk factors. (7) While participating in the corps, corpsmembers are offered life skills training, training in environmental awareness and civic responsibility, as well as reentry and counseling services, and gain access to high school courses through the corps’ existing contracts and cooperation with high schools and community colleges. (8) Drawing upon the expertise of the corps, collaborations and partnerships with workforce development programs and local and state agencies can be established to provide valuable job opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals, consistent with the expertise of the corps to increase awareness of and improve our natural resources, instill basic skills and a healthy work ethic, build character, self-esteem, and self-discipline, establish a workforce with a strong sense of civic responsibility, and blend academic and growth opportunities in order to develop productive citizens who can make substantial contributions as California workers and citizens. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to serve the interests of all Californians by providing hope and opportunity for formerly incarcerated individuals by offering additional pathways to employment with a living wage in jobs that move the state forward on critical resource management objectives while providing those individuals the opportunity to make a difference for themselves and for the people of California. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. (AB 1668) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  64. 14415.1.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. )

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    The director may establish the Education and Employment Reentry Program and may enroll certain formerly incarcerated individuals who meet the stated conditions.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. ) ## 14415.1. (a) The director may establish the Education and Employment Reentry Program within the corps and may enroll in the program formerly incarcerated individuals who successfully served on a California Conservation Camp program crew and were recommended for participation as a program member by the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (b) For purposes of this chapter, “program” means the Education and Employment Reentry Program. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. (AB 1668) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  65. 14415.2.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. )

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    This section sets selection, enrollment, pay, benefits, and planning rules for the reentry program.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. ) ## 14415.2. (a) Persons described in Section 14415.1 shall be selected for participation as a program member on the basis of motivation, hard work, personal development, and public service, and without regard to their prior employment or educational background. Program member enrollment shall follow the same policies as corpsmember enrollment within the corps. Program enrollment shall be for a period of up to one year with the opportunity to extend program participation in accordance with corps policy. The director, in conjunction with the Employment Development Department, shall prioritize developing and executing plans to assist program members in obtaining continued employment following participation in the program. During participation in the program, program participants shall receive a stipend consistent with the current corpsmember pay system. Program participants shall also be eligible for benefits offered to all corpsmembers. (b) Subject to the discretion and approval of the director, the corps may enter into a planning agreement with appropriate state and local agencies, including, but not limited to, local community conservation corps and organizations providing reentry and counseling services, to develop reentry and job training opportunities for individuals described in subdivision (a) of Section 14415.1 who do not otherwise qualify for corps enrollment under corps policies, such as age limitations. This subdivision does not require acceptance into the corps as a corpsmember of any individual over 25 years of age. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. (AB 1668) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  66. 14415.3.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. )

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    Program participants must generally take part in one of the listed project activities.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. ) ## 14415.3. Participants in the program shall generally be engaged in any of the following activities: (a) Natural resources or land management projects. (b) Fuels reduction and vegetation management projects. (c) Proactively restoring forest health to reduce greenhouse gases. (d) Conserving, maintaining, improving, and developing natural resources in both urban and rural areas. (e) Assisting in fire prevention and assisting in disaster operations. (f) Protecting source watersheds from which the state’s water supply originates. (g) Promoting the long-term storage of carbon in forest trees and soils. (h) Minimizing the loss of forest carbon from large, intense wildfires. (i) Assisting departments within the Natural Resources Agency in developing, rehabilitating, and restoring parklands, recreational facilities, and historical resources. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. (AB 1668) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  67. 14415.4.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. )

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    The program must carry out objectives that include partnerships, workforce-service collaboration, and access to counseling, housing, health care, mentorship, and education.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. ) ## 14415.4. The program shall accomplish all of the following objectives: (a) Develop, partner with, and create opportunities for the forestry corps program objectives described in Section 14411. (b) Collaborate with the Employment Development Department to provide access to workforce services. (c) Collaborate with nongovernmental organizations dedicated to providing access to counseling, mentorship, supportive housing, health care, and educational opportunities. (d) Employ collaborations and partnerships available to the corps consistent with this division. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. (AB 1668) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  68. 14415.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. )

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    The program under this chapter must not replace or restrict existing or future programs and training for formerly incarcerated individuals.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. ) ## 14415.5. The program established pursuant to this chapter shall not replace or restrict existing or future programs and training offered to formerly incarcerated individuals. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. (AB 1668) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  69. 14415.6.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. )

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    The program can be implemented only if money is appropriated for it in the annual Budget Act or another statute.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. The Education and Employment Reentry Program [14415 - 14415.6] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. ) ## 14415.6. Implementation of the program pursuant to this chapter is contingent upon an appropriation being made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for its purposes. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 587, Sec. 1. (AB 1668) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  70. 14420.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Corpsmember Educational and Employment Outcome Reporting [14420 - 14424] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 51, Sec. 32. )

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    This section defines “cohort” for this chapter.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Corpsmember Educational and Employment Outcome Reporting [14420 - 14424] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 51, Sec. 32. ) ## 14420. For purposes of this chapter, “cohort” means all corpsmembers who permanently separate from the corps in a state fiscal year after having been enrolled for more than 60 days. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 51, Sec. 32. (SB 854) Effective June 27, 2018.)
  71. 14422.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Corpsmember Educational and Employment Outcome Reporting [14420 - 14424] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 51, Sec. 32. )

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    The Legislature states that this chapter is meant to evaluate how well the corps moves corpsmembers into education and employment after they finish service.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Corpsmember Educational and Employment Outcome Reporting [14420 - 14424] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 51, Sec. 32. ) ## 14422. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to evaluate how effectively the corps transitions corpsmembers into educational and employment opportunities upon completion of their service. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 51, Sec. 32. (SB 854) Effective June 27, 2018.)
  72. 14424.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Corpsmember Educational and Employment Outcome Reporting [14420 - 14424] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 51, Sec. 32. )

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    The corps must file an annual report on corpsmember outcomes and share it with specified legislative committees.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 - 14424] ( Heading of Division 12 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Corpsmember Educational and Employment Outcome Reporting [14420 - 14424] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 51, Sec. 32. ) ## 14424. (a) Commencing January 1, 2020, the corps shall report by December 31 of each year the total number of corpsmembers in the cohort who permanently separated from the corps during the state fiscal year that ended 18 months before the date the report is due. (b) To the extent feasible, the report shall include the number of corpsmembers in the cohort who did any of the following in the 12-month period following final separation from the corps: (1) Enrolled in an adult school or other precollegiate-level program. (2) Enrolled in an apprenticeship or other vocational education program. (3) Enrolled in postsecondary education. (4) Were employed during the second and fourth quarters. (5) Were simultaneously employed and enrolled in a secondary, postsecondary, or apprenticeship or other vocational education program. (6) Obtained employment in jobs that they received specialized training to perform while they were enrolled in the corps. (c) To assess longer-term outcomes for corpsmembers, the report shall also include the number of corpsmembers in the cohort who received any of the following either while serving in the corps or in the 12-month period following final separation from the corps: (1) A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. (2) An industry-recognized credential. (3) An associate or bachelor’s degree. (d) To assess the performance of variations in the delivery of the corps’ programs, the corps shall disaggregate the data reported pursuant to this section into the following subgroups of corpsmembers: (1) Partial-year corpsmembers, who enrolled in the corps for a period of more than 60 days but less than one year. (2) Full-year corpsmembers, who enrolled in the corps for a period of one year or more. (3) Residential center corpsmembers, who resided in a residential center for the majority of the time they were enrolled in the corps. (4) Nonresidential center corpsmembers, who reported to a nonresidential center for the majority of the time they were enrolled in the corps. (e) The corps shall provide the report to the chairpersons and vice chairpersons of the budget committees in both houses of the Legislature, as well as the relevant budget subcommittees and policy committees in both houses of the Legislature that have subject matter jurisdiction over the corps. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 51, Sec. 32. (SB 854) Effective June 27, 2018.)
  73. 14500.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings [14500 - 14501.5] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section names the division the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act and allows it to be cited by that name.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings [14500 - 14501.5] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14500. This division shall be known and may be cited as the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  74. 14501.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings [14500 - 14501.5] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section states the Legislature’s findings and goals for beverage container recycling, including a joint responsibility to provide convenient redemption opportunities and an 80% recycling goal.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings [14500 - 14501.5] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14501. The Legislature finds and declares as follows: (a) Experience in this state and others demonstrates that financial incentives and convenient return systems ensure the efficient and large-scale recycling of beverage containers. Accordingly, it is the intent of the Legislature to encourage increased, and more convenient, beverage container redemption opportunities for all consumers. These redemption opportunities shall consist of dealer and other shopping center locations, independent and industry operated recycling centers, curbside programs, and other recycling systems that assure all consumers, in every region of the state, the opportunity to return beverage containers conveniently, efficiently, and economically. (b) California grocery, beer, soft drink, container manufacturing, labor, agricultural, consumer, environmental, government, citizen, recreational, taxpayer, and recycling groups have joined together in calling for an innovative program to generate large-scale redemption and recycling of beverage containers. (c) This division establishes a beverage container recycling goal of 80 percent. (d) It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that every container type proves its own recyclability. (e) It is the intent of the Legislature to make redemption and recycling convenient to consumers, and the Legislature hereby urges cities and counties, when exercising their zoning authority, to act favorably on the siting of multimaterial recycling centers, reverse vending machines, mobile recycling units, or other types of recycling opportunities, as necessary for consumer convenience, and the overall success of litter abatement and beverage container recycling in the state. (f) The purpose of this division is to create and maintain a marketplace where it is profitable to establish sufficient recycling centers and locations to provide consumers with convenient recycling opportunities through the establishment of minimum refund values and processing fees and, through the proper application of these elements, to enhance the profitability of recycling centers, recycling locations, and other beverage container recycling programs. (g) The responsibility to provide convenient, efficient, and economical redemption opportunities rests jointly with manufacturers, distributors, dealers, recyclers, processors, and the Department of Conservation. (h) It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this division, that all empty beverage containers redeemed shall be recycled, and that the responsibilities and regulations of the department shall be determined and implemented in a manner that favors the recycling of redeemed containers, as opposed to their disposal. (i) Nothing in this division shall be interpreted as affecting the current business practices of scrap dealers or recycling centers, except that, to the extent they function as a recycling center or processor, they shall do so in accordance with this division. (j) The program established by this division will contribute significantly to the reduction of the beverage container component of litter in this state. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 696, Sec. 1. Effective September 30, 2008.)
  75. 14501.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings [14500 - 14501.5] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This division does not apply to certain beverage containers sold and delivered to rail, sleeping car, steamship, vessel, or air common carriers for use on trains, vessels, or airplanes.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Findings [14500 - 14501.5] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14501.5. This division does not apply to any beverage container which is sold and delivered to a railroad, sleeping car, or steamship company, or common carrier operating vessels, as defined in Section 238 of the Public Utilities Code, operating under a certificate of public convenience and necessity, or an air common carrier, for use and consumption on trains, vessels, or airplanes. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  76. 14502.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The chapter’s definitions apply to this division unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14502. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this division. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  77. 14503.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “aluminum beverage container” as a beverage container that consists primarily of aluminum.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14503. “Aluminum beverage container” means a beverage container which consists primarily of aluminum. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  78. 14503.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Average monthly volume” means the average number of empty beverage containers per month received by a certified recycling center.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14503.5. “Average monthly volume” means the average number of empty beverage containers per month received by a certified recycling center. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1342, Sec. 1.)
  79. 14503.5.1.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “bag drop recycling center” and says it may use a bag drop machine.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14503.5.1. “Bag drop recycling center” means a recycling mechanism operated by a certified recycling center at which consumers can drop off bagged empty beverage containers for redemption. A bag drop recycling center may use a bag drop machine. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 574, Sec. 18. (AB 211) Effective September 27, 2022.)
  80. 14503.6.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “beneficiating processor” and explains when cullet counts as furnace ready.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14503.6. “Beneficiating processor” means any person certified by the department as a processor who also beneficiates purchased cullet so that it is furnace ready for glass container manufacturers, consistent with prevailing standards in the manufacturing industry. Cullet shall be deemed furnace ready when it has been cleansed, is free of nonglass contaminants, and has been crushed or otherwise processed in such a manner as to be acceptable without further processing by the purchasing glass container manufacturer. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1266, Sec. 2. Effective September 30, 1992.)
  81. 14504.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “beverage” and related terms, and says the section becomes operative on January 1, 2024.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14504. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), “beverage” means any of the following products if those products are in liquid, ready-to-drink form, and are intended for human consumption: (1) Beer and other malt beverages. (2) Wine and distilled spirit coolers. (3) Carbonated water, including soda and carbonated mineral water. (4) Noncarbonated water, including noncarbonated mineral water. (5) Carbonated soft drinks. (6) Noncarbonated soft drinks and “sport” drinks. (7) Carbonated and noncarbonated fruit drinks that contain any percentage of fruit juice. (8) Coffee and tea drinks. (9) Vegetable juice. (10) Distilled spirits. (11) Wine, or wine from which alcohol has been removed, in whole or in part, whether or not sparkling or carbonated. (12) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (b), wine or distilled spirits contained in a beverage container that is a box, bladder, or pouch, or similar container, regardless of the material type from which the beverage container is made. (b) “Beverage” does not include either of the following: (1) Any product sold in a container that is not an aluminum beverage container, a glass container, a plastic beverage container, or a bimetal container. (2) Milk, medical food, or infant formula. (c) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) “Infant formula” means any liquid food described or sold as an alternative for human milk for the feeding of infants. (2) (A) “Medical food” means a food or beverage that is formulated to be consumed, or administered enterally under the supervision of a physician, and that is intended for specific dietary management of diseases or health conditions for which distinctive nutritional requirements, based on recognized scientific principles, are established by medical evaluation. (B) A “medical food” is a specially formulated and processed product, for the partial or exclusive feeding of a patient by means of oral intake or enteral feeding by tube, and is not a naturally occurring foodstuff used in its natural state. (C) “Medical food” includes any product that meets the definition of “medical food” in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Sec. 360ee(b)(3)). (3) “Noncarbonated soft drink” means a nonalcoholic, noncarbonated naturally or artificially flavored water containing sugar or sweetener or trace amounts of various elements from both natural and synthetic sources. (d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024. (Amended (as added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 610, Sec. 3) by Stats. 2023, Ch. 868, Sec. 1. (SB 353) Effective October 13, 2023.)
  82. 14505.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “beverage container” and excludes cups or similar open or loosely sealed receptacles.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14505. “Beverage container” means the individual, separate bottle, can, jar, carton, or other receptacle, however denominated, in which a beverage is sold, and which is constructed of metal, glass, or plastic, or other material, or any combination of these materials. “Beverage container” does not include cups or other similar open or loosely sealed receptacles. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  83. 14506.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “beverage manufacturer,” including who qualifies when beverage containers are filled or imported, and special rules for beer, wine, and distilled spirits.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14506. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), “beverage manufacturer” means any person who bottles, cans, or otherwise fills beverage containers, or imports filled beverage containers, for sale to distributors, dealers, or consumers. (b) For a beverage container containing beer, wine, or distilled spirits, the “beverage manufacturer” is the person who holds the license from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control authorizing the manufacture of the beer, wine, or distilled spirits, regardless of whether that person contracts with a third party to bottle, can, or otherwise fill the beverage container, so long as the beverage container is provided for sale to a distributor, dealer, or consumer by the holder of the license. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 868, Sec. 2. (SB 353) Effective October 13, 2023.)
  84. 14506.3.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “bimetal container” as a beverage container made of one or more metals and primarily composed of steel.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14506.3. “Bimetal container” means a beverage container which consists of one or more metals and which is composed primarily of steel. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1266, Sec. 3. Effective September 30, 1992.)
  85. 14506.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Commingled” means a mix of empty beverage containers and other containers of the same material type.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14506.5. “Commingled” means a mix of empty beverage containers, as defined in Section 14512, and all other containers of the same material type. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1342, Sec. 2.)
  86. 14506.7.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “commingled rate” as a ratio used for beverage containers.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14506.7. “Commingled rate” means the ratio of empty beverage containers, as defined in Section 14512, to all other containers of the same material type, as determined by the department. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1342, Sec. 3.)
  87. 14507.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “Community Conservation Corps” and says the California Conservation Corps must evaluate one after 12 months of continuous operation and then annually.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14507.5. (a) “Community Conservation Corps” means a nonprofit public benefit corporation formed or operating pursuant to Part 2 (commencing with Section 5110) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code, or an agency operated by a city, county, or city and county, that is certified by the California Conservation Corps as meeting all of the following criteria: (1) The corps is organized in the form of supervised work crews and selects young adults for participation on the basis of motivation for hard work, personal development, and public service, without regard to their prior employment or educational background, and consistent with Section 14402. Participation shall be for a period of one year, and may be extended. (2) The corps’ program is based upon a highly disciplined work experience, includes an educational component, and is designed to develop corpsmembers’ character and civic consciousness through rigorous work on public projects. The educational component of the corps’ program includes enrollment in a vocational education program, public or charter high school, or postsecondary community college. (3) The corps compensates corpsmembers at not less than the federal minimum wage, and provides corpsmembers assistance in obtaining permanent employment following their participation in the corps program. (4) The corps engages in recycling and litter abatement projects as well as projects that accomplish the conservationist and other purposes described in subdivisions (a) to (h), inclusive, of Section 14300, and that assist agencies of local government and other nonprofit community organizations in developing, rehabilitating, and restoring parklands, recreational facilities, and other community resources. (5) The corps consists of an average annual enrollment of not less than 50 corpsmembers between 18 and 26 years of age. In determining the average annual enrollment of a community conservation corps for the purposes of Section 14581.1, the California Conservation Corps shall not include special corpsmembers, as described in Section 14303, who are employed by a community conservation corps. (b) The California Conservation Corps shall evaluate a community conservation corps for the purpose of determining its eligibility for certification, pursuant to this section, after it has completed 12 months of continuous operation, and annually thereafter. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 102. (SB 272) Effective July 23, 2021.)
  88. 14508.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “consumer” for the Act.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14508. “Consumer” means every person who, for his or her use or consumption, purchases a beverage in a beverage container from a dealer. “Consumer” includes, but is not limited to, a lodging, eating, or drinking establishment, and soft drink vending machines. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  89. 14509.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Container manufacturer” includes people who produce beverage containers for filling by beverage manufacturers, and people who import those containers from outside the state for that filling purpose.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14509. “Container manufacturer” means any person who produces beverage containers for filling by beverage manufacturers, including any person who imports these beverage containers from outside of this state for filling by beverage manufacturers. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  90. 14509.3.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Cullet” means scrap glass derived from certain beverage-container glass produced or imported for sale in the state.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14509.3. “Cullet” means scrap glass that is derived from postfilled food, drink, or beverage container glass produced or imported for sale in the state. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 183, Sec. 290. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  91. 14509.4.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “convenience zone” and protects certain entities receiving handling fees from becoming ineligible because of the 2022 changes.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14509.4. (a) “Convenience zone” means either of the following: (1) The area within a one mile radius of a supermarket. (2) The area designated by the department pursuant to Section 14571.5. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 14585, an entity that received handling fees pursuant to Section 14585 as of December 31, 2022, shall not be made ineligible for handling fees as a result of the changes made to this section by Senate Bill 1013 of the 2021–22 Regular Session. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 610, Sec. 4. (SB 1013) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  92. 14509.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “curbside program” as a recycling program that collects empty beverage containers from residences, keeps them separated from waste, is run by or tied to a public agency, accepts containers for recycling, and does not pay the refund value.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14509.5. “Curbside program” means a recycling program which meets all of the following criteria: (a) The program picks up empty beverage containers from individual or multiple family residences, or both, and the empty beverage containers are separated from waste materials prior to being picked up. (b) The program is operated by, or pursuant to a contract with, a city, county, or other public agency, or is acknowledged, in writing, by a city, county, or other public agency. (c) The program accepts empty beverage containers from consumers with the intent to recycle them, but does not pay the refund value. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1266, Sec. 4. Effective September 30, 1992.)
  93. 14510.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “dealer” and tells the department to use at least annual updates from American Business Information, Inc. when identifying dealers.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14510. (a) “Dealer” means a retail establishment that offers the sale of beverages in beverage containers to consumers. (b) “Dealer” does not include any lodging, eating, or drinking establishment, wine, beer, or distilled spirits tasting room licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Division 9 (commencing with Section 23000) of the Business and Professions Code), or soft drink vending machine operator who engages in the sale of beverages in beverage containers to consumers for consumption onsite. This subdivision does not exempt a distributor from the redemption payment under Section 14560 for sales of beverages in beverage containers to consumers by an entity specified in this subdivision. (c) To determine which retail establishments are dealers, the department shall use annual or more frequent updates provided by American Business Information, Inc., as long as the information provided by American Business Information, Inc., is updated at least annually. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 868, Sec. 3. (SB 353) Effective October 13, 2023.)
  94. 14510.2.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “dealer cooperative” and says a dealer may join one voluntarily.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14510.2. “Dealer cooperative” means a stewardship organization that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and formed for the purpose of providing redemption opportunities pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 14578 and consists of dealers that have an approved dealer cooperative redemption plan. A dealer cooperative is voluntary for a dealer to join pursuant to Section 14578. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 610, Sec. 6. (SB 1013) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  95. 14510.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “Department” as the Division of Recycling in the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14510.5. “Department” means the Division of Recycling in the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 21, Sec. 3. (SB 63) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  96. 14510.6.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Director” means the Director of Resources Recycling and Recovery.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14510.6. “Director” means the Director of Resources Recycling and Recovery. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 21, Sec. 4. (SB 63) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  97. 14511.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “distributor” for the Act.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14511. “Distributor” means every person who engages in the sale of beverages in beverage containers to a dealer in this state, including any manufacturer who engages in these sales. “Distributor” includes any person who imports beverages from outside of this state for sale to dealers or consumers in this state. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  98. 14511.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “drink” as fruit juice or any other noncarbonated drink.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14511.5. “Drink” means fruit juice or any other noncarbonated drink. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  99. 14511.7.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “dropoff or collection program” and excludes certified recycling centers and curbside programs from that definition.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14511.7. “Dropoff or collection program” means any person, association, nonprofit corporation, church, club, or other organization certified by the department, and that accepts or collects empty beverage containers from consumers with the intention to recycle them, or any waste reduction facility that separates beverage containers from the waste stream with the intent to recycle them. “Dropoff or collection program” does not include a certified recycling center or curbside program. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 696, Sec. 2. Effective September 30, 2008.)
  100. 14512.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “empty beverage container” by listing the conditions a container must meet.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14512. “Empty beverage container” means a beverage container which meets all of the following requirements: (a) Has the seal or closure installed by the manufacturer broken or removed. (b) Does not contain foreign materials other than the residue of the beverage originally packaged in the beverage container by the manufacturer. (c) Bears the message required by Section 14561, or is a refillable beverage container. (d) Has a refund value established pursuant to Section 14560. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1339, Sec. 3. Effective October 2, 1989.)
  101. 14512.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “food or drink packaging material” as non-beverage-container material used to sell food or drink in a retail establishment when the food or drink is not meant to be consumed on the seller’s premises.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14512.5. “Food or drink packaging material” means any material which is not a beverage container in which a food or drink is sold in a retail establishment and the food or drink is not intended for consumption on the seller’s premises. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  102. 14512.6.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “For recycling” means an empty beverage container has been received by a processor with an arrangement to actually recycle it.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14512.6. “For recycling” means that an empty beverage container has been received by a processor who has an arrangement whereby that container will actually be recycled. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  103. 14512.7.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “Fund” as the California Beverage Container Recycling Fund.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14512.7. “Fund” means the California Beverage Container Recycling Fund established pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 14580. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1339, Sec. 4. Effective October 2, 1989.)
  104. 14513.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Glass beverage container” means a beverage container with a body made primarily of glass.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14513. “Glass beverage container” means a beverage container which has a body consisting primarily of glass. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  105. 14513.2.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “glass container manufacturer” and specifies a special rule for certain out-of-state beer and malt beverage containers.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14513.2. (a) Except as provided under Section 14549, “glass container manufacturer” means a person who manufactures commercial containers, whose principal component part or parts consist of virgin glass, postfilled glass, or any combination of both, for sale in California or for export to other states or countries. (b) “Glass container manufacturer” includes, but is not limited to, all commercial manufacturing operations which produce beverage containers, food or drink packaging material made primarily of glass, or any combination of both of those items. For beer and other malt beverages manufactured outside the state, the container manufacturer shall be deemed to be the person or entity named on the certificate of compliance issued pursuant to Section 23671 of the Business and Professions Code. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 624, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  106. 14513.3.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “glass food or drink container.”

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14513.3. “Glass food or drink container” means any nonbeverage container, whose principal component part or parts consist of virgin glass, postfilled glass, or any combination of both, in which any food or drink is sold or offered for sale in California. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1094, Sec. 3.)
  107. 14513.4.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Handling fee” means a payment for each beverage container redeemed by certain recyclers or supermarket-site operators located in a convenience zone.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14513.4. “Handling fee” means an amount paid to an operator of a supermarket site, a rural region recycler, as defined in Section 14525.5.1, or a nonprofit convenience zone recycler, as defined in Section 14514.7, that is located in a convenience zone, for every beverage container redeemed by the operator at the supermarket or within the zone in which the supermarket site is located, by the rural region recycler, or by the nonprofit convenience zone recycler. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 815, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  108. 14513.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “HDPE” as a plastic beverage container labeled with a “2” for high-density-polyethylene resin, if it is subject to this division.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14513.5. “HDPE” means a plastic beverage container labeled with a “2” for high-density-polyethylene resin pursuant to Section 18015 and subject to this division. (Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 753, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  109. 14514.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Managing employee” means a person who runs a facility or is authorized by the certified operator to sign shipping reports.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14514. “Managing employee” includes, but is not limited to, any person who manages the operation of a facility or is authorized by the certified operator to sign shipping reports. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 731, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  110. 14514.4.1.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “neighborhood dropoff program” as a recycling program that meets three listed criteria.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14514.4.1. “Neighborhood dropoff program” means a recycling program that meets all of the following criteria: (a) The program is certified by the department as a dropoff or collection program. (b) The program has been designated by a city, county, or city and county to provide a recycling opportunity in residential neighborhoods specified by the city, county, or city and county. (c) The program is located in a rural region, as identified pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 14571. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 506, Sec. 2. (AB 1311) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  111. 14514.6.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Not for recycling” means an empty beverage container was received by a processor without an arrangement for that container to actually be recycled.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14514.6. “Not for recycling” means that an empty beverage container has been received by a processor who does not have an arrangement whereby that container will actually be recycled. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  112. 14514.7.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “nonprofit convenience zone recycler” as a recycling center that meets specified nonprofit, certification, and location criteria.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14514.7. “Nonprofit convenience zone recycler” means a recycling center that is either of the following: (a) A recycling center that meets all of the following criteria: (1) The recycling center is operated by an organization established under Section 501(c) or 501(d) of Title 26 of the United States Code. (2) The recycling center is certified by the department pursuant to Section 14538. (3) The recycling center is located within a convenience zone, but is not necessarily a supermarket site. (b) A recycling center that meets all of the following criteria: (1) The recycling center is operated by an organization established under Section 501(c) or 501(d) of Title 26 of the United States Code. (2) The recycling center is certified by the department pursuant to Section 14538. (3) The recycling center is located within two miles of a supermarket that is in a convenience zone that is exempt from the requirements of subdivision (a) of Section 14571. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. (SB 895) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  113. 14515.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Other beverage container” is defined as a beverage container with a body made of metal, glass, plastic, other materials, or any combination of them, but not aluminum, bimetal, glass, or plastic.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14515. “Other beverage container” means a beverage container which has a body consisting of metal, glass, plastic, other materials, or a combination of these, but which is not an aluminum, bimetal, glass, or plastic beverage container. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1259, Sec. 2. Effective October 11, 1993.)
  114. 14515.1.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Out-of-state container” means a used beverage container or component that is not subject to Section 14560 and is brought into this state.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14515.1. “Out-of-state container” means a used beverage container or used beverage container component that is not subject to Section 14560, and that is brought into this state. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 731, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  115. 14515.2.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “person” to include any individual, corporation, operation, or entity, whether or not certified or registered under the division.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14515.2. “Person” means any individual, corporation, operation, or entity, whether or not certified or registered pursuant to this division. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 597, Sec. 1. (AB 1846) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  116. 14515.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    A “PET container” is a plastic beverage container labeled with a “1” under Section 18015 and covered by this division.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14515.5. “PET container” means a plastic beverage container labeled with a “1” pursuant to Section 18015 and subject to this division. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 815, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  117. 14515.6.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “physical recycling location” and requires such a location to redeem odd-sized or other-material empty beverage containers in a department-approved manner.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14515.6. “Physical recycling location” means the area in a convenience zone served by one or more reverse vending machines which accept all empty aluminum, glass, and plastic beverage containers and issue a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip and are located within 10 feet of each other. The physical recycling location shall redeem odd sized empty beverage containers or empty beverage containers made from other material types in a manner approved by the department. “Physical recycling location” does not include a combination of reverse vending machines which accept less than all empty aluminum, glass, and plastic beverage containers and one or more dropoff bins. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1342, Sec. 5.)
  118. 14515.8.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “pilot project recycler” and says the section stays in effect only until January 1, 2034, when it is repealed.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14515.8. (a) “Pilot project recycler” means a recycling location established under Section 14571.9. (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2034, and as of that date is repealed. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 182, Sec. 1. (SB 1113) Effective January 1, 2025. Repealed as of January 1, 2034, by its own provisions.)
  119. 14516.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “place of business of the dealer” as the location where a dealer sells or offers beverages in beverage containers to consumers.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14516. “Place of business of the dealer” means the location at which a dealer sells, or offers for sale, beverages in beverage containers to consumers. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  120. 14517.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “plastic beverage container” as a beverage container whose body is primarily plastic.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14517. “Plastic beverage container” means a beverage container which has a body consisting primarily of plastic. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  121. 14517.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “postfilled container” as a container that was previously filled with beverage or food.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14517.5. “Postfilled container” means any container which had been previously filled with a beverage or food. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  122. 14518.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “processor” and limits the department’s ability to regulate scrap dealers or recycling centers that are processors, unless the division’s goals authorize it.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14518. “Processor” means any person, including a scrap dealer, certified by the department who purchases empty aluminum beverage containers, bimetal beverage containers, glass beverage containers, plastic beverage containers, or any other beverage containers, including any one or more of those beverage containers, which have a refund value established pursuant to this division, from recycling centers in this state for recycling, or, if the container is not recyclable, not for recycling, and who cancels, or who certifies to the department in a form prescribed by the department the cancellation of, the refund value of these empty beverage containers by processing empty beverage containers, in any manner which the department may prescribe. However, the department shall not take any action regulating scrap dealers or recycling centers who are processors or recycling centers unless authorized by and pursuant to the goals of this division. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1259, Sec. 3. Effective October 11, 1993.)
  123. 14518.4.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Processing fee” means the amount paid by beverage manufacturers to the department under Section 14575.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14518.4. “Processing fee” means the amount paid by beverage manufacturers to the department pursuant to Section 14575. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 624, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  124. 14518.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “processing payment” as money paid by the department to certain recycling-related programs and centers when scrap value is too low to support economic recovery.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14518.5. “Processing payment” means an amount paid to processors, dropoff or collection programs, curbside programs, and recycling centers by the department pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 14573 and subdivision (a) of Section 14573.5 when the department determines that the scrap value being offered by container manufacturers, beverage manufacturers, or willing purchasers for a particular container material is insufficient to insure the economic recovery of the container type at the minimum number of recycling centers or locations required pursuant to Section 14571. The processing payment shall be determined by the department pursuant to Section 14575. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 624, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  125. 14519.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “recycle,” “recycled,” “recycling,” and “recyclable” for beverage containers.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14519. “Recycle,” “recycled,” “recycling,” or “recyclable” means the reuse or refilling of empty beverage containers, or the process of sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting empty postfilled beverage containers for the purpose of using the altered form. “Recycle,” “recycled,” “recycling,” or “recyclable” does not include merely sorting, shredding, stripping, compressing, storing, landfilling with, or disposing of an empty beverage container. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  126. 14519.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Recycler” means a recycling center, dropoff or collection program, or curbside program.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14519.5. “Recycler” means a recycling center, dropoff or collection program, or curbside program. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 815, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  127. 14520.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “recycling center” as an operation certified by the department that accepts empty beverage containers from consumers and pays or provides the refund value under Section 14572.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14520. “Recycling center” means an operation which is certified by the department and which accepts from consumers, and pays or provides the refund value pursuant to Section 14572 for, empty beverage containers intended to be recycled. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1339, Sec. 7. Effective October 2, 1989.)
  128. 14520.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Recycling location” is defined as a place, mobile unit, reverse vending machine, or other device where a certified recycling center accepts empty beverage containers from consumers and pays or provides the refund value.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14520.5. “Recycling location” means a place, mobile unit, reverse vending machine, or other device where a certified recycling center accepts one or more types of empty beverage containers from consumers, and pays or provides the refund value for one or more types of empty beverage containers. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 696, Sec. 4. Effective September 30, 2008.)
  129. 14520.6.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Noncertified recycler” means a person, entity, or operation that is not certified by the department and buys empty beverage containers from consumers or from dropoff or collection programs.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14520.6. “Noncertified recycler” means a person, entity, or operation which is not certified by the department and which purchases empty beverage containers from consumers, or from dropoff or collection programs. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 227, Sec. 1.)
  130. 14521.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “recycling rate” for beverage containers.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14521. “Recycling rate” means the proportion of empty beverage containers by type returned to processors for recycling, measured in the manner prescribed in Section 14551. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  131. 14522.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Redemption” and “redeem” means returning an empty beverage container to a recycling center or location for a refund of at least the refund value.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14522.5. “Redemption” and “redeem” means the return to a recycling center or location of an empty beverage container for a refund of at least the refund value. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1339, Sec. 10. Effective October 2, 1989.)
  132. 14523.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Redemption payment” means the minimum amount a distributor pays to the department for each beverage container sold or transferred to a dealer.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14523. “Redemption payment” means the minimum amount paid by a distributor to the department for every beverage container sold or transferred to a dealer. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1339, Sec. 12. Effective October 2, 1989.)
  133. 14523.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “redemption rate” as the proportion of empty beverage containers returned to processors, measured under Section 14551.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14523.5. “Redemption rate” means the proportion of empty beverage containers returned to processors measured in the manner prescribed in Section 14551. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  134. 14524.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Refund value” means the amount set under Section 14560 and paid in specific beverage container recycling transactions.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14524. “Refund value” means the amount established for each type of beverage container pursuant to Section 14560 that is paid by the following: (a) A certified recycling center to the consumer or dropoff or collection center for each beverage container redeemed by the consumer or dropoff or collection center. With respect to consumers returning containers to recycling centers, the refund value shall not be subject to tax under the Personal Income Tax Law (Part 10 (commencing with Section 17001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) or the Corporation Tax Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 23001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code). (b) A processor to a certified recycling center, dropoff or collection program, or curbside program, for each beverage container received from the certified recycling center, dropoff or collection program, or curbside program. (c) The department to a processor, for each beverage container received by the processor from a certified recycling center, curbside program, or dropoff or collection program. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 696, Sec. 5. Effective September 30, 2008.)
  135. 14525.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “refillable beverage container.”

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14525. “Refillable beverage container” means any aluminum beverage container, bimetal beverage container, glass beverage container, plastic beverage container, or other beverage container, holding 150 fluid ounces or less of beverage, which has a minimum deposit of three cents ($0.03), and which ordinarily would be returned to the manufacturer to be refilled and resold. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1259, Sec. 4. Effective October 11, 1993.)
  136. 14525.1.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Reusable beverage container” means a glass beverage container with a refund value and that is processed for washing, refill, and sale by a beverage manufacturer.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14525.1. “Reusable beverage container” means a glass beverage container with a refund value established pursuant to Section 14560 and that is processed by a processor for subsequent washing for refill and sale by a beverage manufacturer. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 502, Sec. 1. (AB 962) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  137. 14525.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “reverse vending machine” and says refund value payments must be aggregated before payment when more than one container is redeemed in one transaction.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14525.5. “Reverse vending machine” means a mechanical device which accepts one or more types of empty beverage containers and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value not less than the container’s refund value. The refund value payments shall be aggregated and then paid, if more than one container is redeemed in a single transaction. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1339, Sec. 15. Effective October 2, 1989.)
  138. 14525.5.1.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “rural region recycler” as an operator that is certified under a referenced provision and that accepts or collects empty beverage containers from consumers to recycle them.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14525.5.1. “Rural region recycler” means an operator that is certified pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 14571, and who accepts or collects empty beverage containers from consumers pursuant to Section 14572 with the intention to recycle them. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 506, Sec. 3. (AB 1311) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  139. 14526.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Scrap value” means the price paid for container material types covered by this division, minus shipping and handling costs.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14526. “Scrap value” means the price paid for container material types subject to this division, after shipping and handling costs are deducted. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1274, Sec. 4. Effective September 25, 1990.)
  140. 14526.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    “Supermarket” means a full-line, self-service retail store with at least $2,000,000 in gross annual sales that sells dry grocery, canned goods, or nonfood items and some perishable items.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14526.5. “Supermarket” means a full-line, self-service retail store with gross annual sales of two million dollars ($2,000,000), or more, and which sells a line of dry grocery, canned goods, or nonfood items and some perishable items. For purposes of determining which dealers are supermarkets, the department shall use the annual updates of the Progressive Grocer Marketing Guidebook and any computer printouts developed in conjunction with the guidebook. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1342, Sec. 6.)
  141. 14526.6.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “supermarket site” for recycling-center purposes.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14526.6. “Supermarket site” means any certified recycling center which redeems all types of empty beverage containers in accordance with Section 14572, and which is located within, or outside and immediately adjacent to the entrance of, or at, or within a parking lot or loading area surrounding, a supermarket which is the focal point of a convenience zone, or a dealer that is located within that zone, and which is accessible to motor traffic. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 624, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  142. 14527.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “use or consumption” to include exercising rights or power over a beverage as part of ownership, including drinking it, and to exclude selling it or keeping it for sale.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14527. “Use or consumption” includes the exercise of any right or power over a beverage incidental to the beverage’s ownership, including, but not limited to, drinking the beverage. “Use or consumption” does not include the sale, or the keeping or retention, of a beverage for the purposes of sale. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  143. 14528.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “universal product code” as an 11-digit, all-numeric code used for electronic scanning of beverage containers or other consumer packages.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14528. “Universal product code” is an 11-digit, all-numeric code that represents a beverage container or other consumer package of a particular brand, size, type, and manufacturer by using a series of alternating bars and spaces for electronic scanning. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  144. 14528.1.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “voluntary artificial scrap value” for empty PET containers.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14528.1. “Voluntary artificial scrap value” means a price paid by a willing purchaser of empty PET containers, that reflects the payment of the scrap value for all PET containers sold, and that, when combined with payments made from the PET processing fee account pursuant to clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 14581, is equal to, or more than, the recycling cost for empty PET containers, as determined in subdivision (d) of Section 14575. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 753, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  145. 14528.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “wine and distilled spirit cooler” and says the section becomes operative on January 1, 2024.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14528.5. (a) “Wine and distilled spirit cooler” means a beverage containing wine or distilled spirits to which is added concentrated or unconcentrated juice or flavoring material. (b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024. (Repealed (in Sec. 7) and added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 610, Sec. 8. (SB 1013) Effective January 1, 2023. Operative January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
  146. 14529.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section makes statewide recycling-fee regulation uniform and bars local agencies from setting certain recycling-related refund values, redemption payments, deposits, or similar fees for beverage containers unless this division expressly authorizes it.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14529. This division is a matter of statewide interest and concern and is applicable uniformly throughout the state. Accordingly, this division occupies the whole field of regulation of recycling-related refund values, redemption payments, deposits, and similar fees relating to beverage containers, as provided in this division, and to containers of wine and distilled spirits products. No city, county, or other public agency may enforce or implement any existing or new ordinance, resolution, regulation, or rule establishing recycling-related refund values, redemption payments, deposits, or similar fees relating to these containers in the state unless expressly authorized by this division. If a federal law is enacted which establishes recycling-related refund values, redemption payments, deposits, and similar fees, relating to beverage containers, other than a federal law only affecting federal lands, or if a state law is enacted by initiative, which establishes recycling-related refund values, redemption payments, deposits, and similar fees relating to beverage containers, this division shall become inoperative. This section does not prohibit the implementation or enforcement of any ordinance or regulation governing curbside or dropoff recycling programs operated by, or pursuant to a contract with, a city, county, or other public agency, including actions relating to fees, or establishing fees, for these programs. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1339, Sec. 16. Effective October 2, 1989.)
  147. 14529.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    Certain recycling-related actions are not treated as violations of the Cartwright Act or the Unfair Practices Act.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14529.5. Any action to increase recycling taken by the department, or by any person or entity, affecting scrap values, the quantities of materials being recycled, or the method of invoicing the sale of beverages pursuant to this division 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) and the Unfair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 17000) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code). This section does not apply to any action taken by a recycling center to increase the recycling of beverage containers. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 624, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  148. 14529.7.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section limits when the division applies to beverage-container deposit programs on federal property and defines what counts as such a program.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [14502 - 14529.7] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14529.7. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), this division does not apply to any program involving the collection and payment of deposits for beverage containers sold, used, or consumed at national parks and monuments, military installations, or any other property owned by and under the jurisdiction of the United States. (b) To the extent permitted by federal law, this division, including, but not limited to, Section 14560.5, shall apply to a national park or monument, military installation, or any other property owned by, and under the jurisdiction of, the United States, with regard to a beverage container not otherwise subject to a program involving the collection and payment of deposits for beverage containers. (c) For purposes of this section, “a program involving the collection and payment of deposits” means a program, other than one imposed pursuant to this division, at a national park or monument, military installation, or any other property owned by, and under the jurisdiction of, the United States, that imposes a deposit on a beverage container at the time of sale and provides an opportunity for the beverage container purchaser to redeem the deposit at the national park or monument, military installation, or other property owned by, and under the jurisdiction of, the United States. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 731, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  149. 14530.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department administers this division and may create a new division, bureau, or office for organizational purposes to do so.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14530. This division shall be administered by the department. Notwithstanding Section 607, the department may, for organizational purposes, create a new division, bureau, or office to administer this division. If a new division, bureau, or office is created, any reference to “department” or “director” in this division shall be deemed to be a reference to that entity and the officer in charge of that entity. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  150. 14530.1.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    A recycling financial analysis and policy development unit is created within the department to analyze recycling proposals and related economic impacts.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14530.1. There is hereby created within the department a recycling financial analysis and policy development unit, to develop, analyze, consolidate, and evaluate economic and policy proposals to carry out the objectives of this division, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a) Evaluate the solvency of the fund on an ongoing basis in order to make recommendations and report to the Legislature. (b) Identify the fiscal impacts of proposed recycling programs, or changes to existing recycling programs. (c) Assess the economic impacts of recycling proposals and programs on the state’s citizens and businesses, including the impact of adding new container types into existing law. (d) Develop recommendations to better integrate the various recycling alternatives available from state government, local government, and private industry with the objective of reducing recycling costs to citizens and businesses and meeting the 80-percent recycling goal established by this division. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 22, Sec. 158. Effective January 1, 2006.)
  151. 14530.2.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The Division of Recycling must be administered by an assistant director appointed by the Governor, and that appointment is exempt from civil service.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14530.2. The Division of Recycling shall be administered by an assistant director who is appointed by the Governor. The appointment shall be exempt from civil service. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 999, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  152. 14530.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department is exempt from certain contracting requirements for consulting, promotional, or advisory services, but any sole source contract it awards must be reviewed and approved by the Department of General Services. The department may also adopt additional rules and publish public information materials.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14530.5. (a) For purposes of entering into contracts for consulting, promotional, or advisory services necessary to implement this division, the requirements of Sections 11042 and 14615 of the Government Code and Sections 10295 and 10318 of the Public Contract Code do not apply to the activities of the department pursuant to this division, except that any sole source contract awarded by the department shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of General Services. (b) In addition to any regulations which the department is required by statute to adopt, the department may adopt any other rules and regulations pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code which the department determines may be necessary or useful to carry out this division or any of the department’s duties or responsibilities imposed pursuant to this division. (c) The department may prepare, publish, and issue printed pamphlets, promotional materials, and bulletins which the director determines to be necessary for the dissemination of information to the public concerning the activities of the department pursuant to this division. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1258, Sec. 2. Effective October 11, 1993.)
  153. 14530.6.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    If the department asks, the Attorney General must represent the department and the state in litigation about the department’s affairs.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14530.6. Upon the request of the department, the Attorney General shall represent the department and the state in litigation concerning affairs of the department. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  154. 14531.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    Payments made under this division may be made electronically.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14531. A payment made pursuant to this division, including, but not limited to, a handling fee payment, refund value payment, processing fee payment, or processing payment, may be made electronically. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 715, Sec. 1. (AB 2493) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  155. 14536.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The director must adopt regulations for specified sections and may adopt emergency regulations for those purposes; emergency regulations are filed with the Office of Administrative Law and stay in effect until the director revises them.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14536. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the director shall adopt, amend, or repeal all rules and regulations in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (b) (1) The director shall adopt regulations, and may adopt emergency regulations for the purposes of implementing Sections 14538, 14539, 14541, 14549.1, 14549.2, 14549.7, 14550, 14561, 14574, 14575, 14585, 14588.1, 14588.2, and 14591. (2) Any emergency regulations, if adopted, shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and for the purposes of that chapter, including Section 11349.6 of the Government Code, the adoption of these regulations is an emergency and shall be considered by the Office of Administrative Law as necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, and general welfare. Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, including subdivision (e) of Section 11346.1 of the Government Code, any emergency regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall be filed with, but not be repealed by, the Office of Administrative Law and shall remain in effect until revised by the director. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 907, Sec. 3. Effective September 30, 2006.)
  156. 14536.1.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department may adopt or amend emergency regulations to implement Section 14575 if it determines that doing so is necessary. The Office of Administrative Law must treat those regulations as necessary for immediate public welfare purposes, and the emergency regulations are repealed after 180 days unless the department complies with the referenced Government Code chapter.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14536.1. Notwithstanding Section 14536, if the department determines that it is necessary to adopt or amend regulations to implement Section 14575, the department may adopt or amend those regulations as emergency regulations. The Office of Administrative Law shall consider those regulations to be necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, and general welfare for purposes of Section 11349.6 of the Government Code. Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 11346.1 of the Government Code, the emergency regulations adopted or amended pursuant to this section shall be repealed 180 days after the effective date of the regulations, unless the department complies with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 624, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  157. 14536.3.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    Traffic officers and peace officers may enforce this division as authorized representatives of the department.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14536.3. A traffic officer, as defined in Section 625 of the Vehicle Code, or a peace officer, as specified in Section 830.1 of the Penal Code, may enforce this division as an authorized representative of the department. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 51, Sec. 33. (SB 854) Effective June 27, 2018.)
  158. 14536.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department may work with other state agencies, and the Department of Food and Agriculture may help collect and report information about imported filled or postfilled beverage containers when asked.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14536.5. (a) In carrying out the division, the department may solicit and use all expertise available in other state agencies and where an existing state agency performs functions of a similar nature to the department’s functions, the department may contract with, or cooperate with, the agency in carrying out this division. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the Department of Food and Agriculture may, as requested by the department, collect, compile, and report information regarding the importation of filled or postfilled beverage containers. Border agricultural inspection stations and any other appropriate information gathering focal points may be used and the plant quarantine officers and supervisors of the Department of Food and Agriculture shall collect, compile, and report information requested by the department pursuant to this subdivision. Recovery of costs incurred by the Department of Food and Agriculture shall be accomplished through an interagency agreement with the department. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1148, Sec. 1.)
  159. 14536.7.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must notify the Department of Food and Agriculture about certain changes that affect refund values, redemption payments, or a dealer’s responsibilities.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14536.7. For purposes of Section 12024.13 of the Business and Professions Code, the department shall notify the Department of Food and Agriculture of any changes to this division, or regulations issued pursuant to this division, that affect refund values, redemption payments, or the responsibilities of a dealer. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 605, Sec. 2. (AB 2251) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  160. 14537.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must keep accurate books, records, and accounts, and those records are subject to annual audit. The department or an auditing firm must also conduct selective audits related to payment compliance.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14537. The department shall keep accurate books, records, and accounts of all of its dealings, and these books, records, and accounts are subject to an annual audit by an auditing firm selected by the department. The auditing firm or the department shall also conduct a selective audit of entities making payments to, or receiving payments from, the department to determine whether redemption payments and applicable processing fees are being paid to the department on all beverage containers sold in California, and that refund values and processing payments are being paid out properly by the department. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 874, Sec. 2. Effective October 14, 2001.)
  161. 14537.1.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must, to the extent feasible, try to streamline and consolidate forms used by certain wineries/distributors for registration and required payments.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14537.1. The department shall, to the extent feasible, make efforts to streamline and consolidate forms used by wineries who are also distributors to both register as part of the beverage container recycling program and provide required payments under this division. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 610, Sec. 9. (SB 1013) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  162. 14537.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must provide website information that helps consumers find the geographic location of all beverage-container redemption points, and it must be updated at least once a year.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14537.5. The department shall provide on its internet website information that enables consumers to identify the geographic location of all points of redemption for beverage containers, to be updated at least once per year. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 574, Sec. 19. (AB 211) Effective September 27, 2022.)
  163. 14538.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets the certification process for recycling centers and requires certified centers to follow detailed operating, payment, and recordkeeping rules.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14538. (a) (1) The department shall certify an operator of a recycling center pursuant to this section. (2) The department shall review whether an application for certification or renewal is complete within 30 working days of receipt, including compliance with subdivision (c). If the department deems an application complete, the department shall approve or deny the application no later than 60 calendar days after the date when the application was deemed complete. (b) The director shall adopt, by regulation, a procedure for the certification of recycling centers, including standards and requirements for certification. These regulations shall require that all information be submitted to the department under penalty of perjury. A recycling center shall meet all of the standards and requirements contained in the regulations for certification. The regulations shall require, but shall not be limited to requiring, that all of the following conditions be met for certification: (1) The operator of the recycling center demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the department, that the operator will operate in accordance with this division. (2) If one or more certified entities have operated at the same location within the past five years, the operations at the location of the recycling center exhibit, to the satisfaction of the department, a pattern of operation in compliance with the requirements of this division and regulations adopted pursuant to this division. (3) The operator of the recycling center notifies the department promptly of any material change in the nature of the operator’s operations that conflicts with information submitted in the operator’s application for certification. (c) (1) An applicant for certification as a recycling center, and a recycling center applying for renewal of a certification, shall complete the precertification training program required by this subdivision and meet all other qualification requirements prescribed by the department, which may include, but are not limited to, requiring the applicant to obtain a passing score on an examination administered by the department. (2) The department may use staff or industry experts, or may seek expertise available in other state agencies, to provide the training program required by this subdivision, which shall include providing technical assistance to better prepare recycling centers for successful participation in this division, thereby reducing the potential for errors, fraud, or other activities that compromise the integrity of the implementation of this division. (d) A certified recycling center shall comply with all of the following requirements for operation: (1) The operator of the recycling center shall not pay a refund value for, or receive a refund value from any processor for, any food or drink packaging material or any beverage container or other product that does not have a refund value established pursuant to Section 14560. (2) The operator of a recycling center shall take actions that satisfy the department to prevent the payment of a refund value for any food or drink packaging material or any beverage container or other product that does not have a refund value established pursuant to Section 14560. (3) (A) Unless exempted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 14572, a certified recycling center shall accept, and pay at least the refund value for, all empty beverage containers, regardless of type. (B) A bag drop recycling center shall pay the refund value for beverage containers within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed three business days. The refund value may be paid electronically in accordance with Section 14531. (4) A certified recycling center shall not pay any refund values, processing payments, or administrative fees to a noncertified recycler. (5) A certified recycling center shall not pay any refund values, processing payments, or administrative fees on empty beverage containers or other containers that the certified recycling center knew, or should have known, were coming into the state from out of the state, or are otherwise ineligible for redemption. (6) (A) A certified recycling center shall not claim refund values, processing payments, or administrative fees on empty beverage containers that the certified recycling center knew, or should have known, were received from noncertified recyclers. (B) A certified recycling center shall not claim refund values, processing payments, or administrative fees on empty beverage containers that the certified recycling center knew, or should have known, come from out of the state, or are otherwise ineligible for redemption. (7) A certified recycling center shall prepare and maintain the following documents involving empty beverage containers, as specified by the department by regulation: (A) Shipping reports that are required to be prepared by the recycling center, or that are required to be obtained from other recycling centers. (B) Consumer transaction receipts. (C) Consumer transaction logs. (D) Rejected container receipts on materials subject to this division. (E) Receipts for transactions with beverage manufacturers on materials subject to this division. (F) Receipts for transactions with beverage distributors on materials subject to this division. (G) Documents authorizing the recycling center to cancel empty beverage containers. (H) Weight tickets. (8) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (7), a certified recycling center shall cooperate with the department and make available its records of scrap transactions when the review of these records is necessary for an audit or investigation by the department. (e) The department may recover, in restitution pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (c) of Section 14591.2, payments made from the fund to the certified recycling center pursuant to Section 14573.5 that are based on the documents specified in paragraph (7) of subdivision (d), that are not prepared or maintained in compliance with the department’s regulations, and that do not allow the department to verify claims for program payments. (f) The department may certify a recycling center that will operate less than 30 hours a week, as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 14571. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 574, Sec. 20. (AB 211) Effective September 27, 2022.)
  164. 14539.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section requires the department to certify processors and review complete applications on set timelines, and it sets operating rules for certified processors.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14539. (a) (1) The department shall certify processors pursuant to this section. (2) The department shall review whether an application for certification or renewal is complete within 30 working days of receipt, including compliance with subdivision (c). If the department deems an application complete, the department shall approve or deny the application no later than 60 calendar days after the date when the application was deemed complete. (b) The director shall adopt, by regulation, requirements and standards for certification. The regulations shall require, but shall not be limited to requiring, that all of the following conditions be met for certification: (1) The processor demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that the processor will operate in accordance with this division. (2) If one or more certified entities have operated at the same location within the past five years, the operations at the location of the processor exhibit, to the satisfaction of the department, a pattern of operation in compliance with the requirements of this division and regulations adopted pursuant to this division. (3) The processor notifies the department promptly of any material change in the nature of the processor’s operations that conflicts with the information submitted in the operator’s application for certification. (c) (1) An applicant for certification as a processor and a processor applying for renewal of a certification shall complete the precertification training program required by this subdivision and meet all other qualification requirements prescribed by the department, which may include, but are not limited to, requiring the applicant to obtain a passing score on an examination administered by the department. (2) The department may use staff or industry experts, or may seek expertise available in other state agencies, to provide the training program required by this subdivision, which shall include providing technical assistance to better prepare processors for successful participation in this division, thereby reducing the potential for errors, fraud, or other activities that compromise the integrity of the implementation of this division. (d) A certified processor shall comply with all of the following requirements for operation: (1) The processor shall not pay a refund value for, or receive a refund value from the department for, any food or drink packaging material or any beverage container or other product that does not have a refund value established pursuant to Section 14560. (2) The processor shall take those actions that satisfy the department to prevent the payment of a refund value for any food or drink packaging material or any beverage container or other product that does not have a refund value established pursuant to Section 14560. (3) Unless exempted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 14572, the processor shall accept, and pay at least the refund value for, all empty beverage containers, regardless of type, for which the processor is certified. (4) A processor shall not pay any refund values, processing payments, or administrative fees to a noncertified recycler. A processor may pay refund values, processing payments, or administrative fees to any entity that is identified by the department on its list of certified recycling centers. (5) A processor shall not pay any refund values, processing payments, or administrative fees on empty beverage containers or other containers that the processor knew, or should have known, were coming into the state from out of the state, or are otherwise ineligible for redemption. (6) A processor shall not claim refund values, processing payments, or administrative fees on empty beverage containers that the processor knew, or should have known, were received from noncertified recyclers or on beverage containers that the processor knew, or should have known, come from out of the state, or are otherwise ineligible for redemption. A processor may claim refund values, processing payments, or administrative fees on any empty beverage container that does not come from out of the state and that is received from any entity that is identified by the department on its list of certified recycling centers. (7) (A) A processor shall take the actions necessary and approved by the department to cancel containers to render them unfit for redemption. (B) A processor may be authorized by the department to satisfy the cancellation requirements of this section by washing a reusable beverage container or transferring a reusable beverage container for subsequent washing to a processor approved by the department. (8) A processor shall prepare or maintain the following documents involving empty beverage containers, as specified by the department by regulation: (A) Shipping reports that are required to be prepared by the processor or that are required to be obtained from recycling centers. (B) Processor invoice reports. (C) Cancellation verification documents. (D) Documents authorizing recycling centers to cancel empty beverage containers. (E) Processor-to-processor transaction receipts. (F) Rejected container receipts on materials subject to this division. (G) Receipts for transactions with beverage manufacturers on materials subject to this division. (H) Receipts for transactions with distributors on materials subject to this division. (I) Weight tickets. (9) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (7), a processor shall cooperate with the department and make available its records of scrap transactions when the review of these records is necessary for an audit or investigation by the department. (e) The department may recover, in restitution pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (c) of Section 14591.2, any payments made by the department to the processor pursuant to Section 14573 that are based on the documents specified in paragraph (8) of subdivision (d), that are not prepared or maintained in compliance with the department’s regulations, and that do not allow the department to verify claims for program payments. (f) The department may certify additional models of processors that are determined necessary to implement subparagraph (B) of paragraph (7) of subdivision (d), who may be subject to requirements and standards that differ from those set forth in this section. The director shall adopt by regulation the requirements and standards for the certification and operation of those processors no later than January 1, 2024. The regulations shall include, at a minimum, the approval requirements, approval processes, standards of operations, and oversight of those models of processors, as appropriate. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 502, Sec. 2. (AB 962) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  165. 14539.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must certify dropoff and collection programs, and the director must set certification rules. Certified programs must meet those rules and cannot receive certain payments for containers from noncertified recyclers, from out of state, or without a refund value.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14539.5. (a) The department shall certify dropoff and collection programs pursuant to this section. The director shall adopt, by regulation, requirements and standards for certification and a dropoff or collection program shall meet all the standards and requirements contained in the regulations for certification. The regulations shall require that all information be submitted to the department under penalty of perjury. The regulations shall require, in addition to any other conditions that may be imposed by the department, that both of the following conditions be met for certification: (1) The dropoff or collection program demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the department, that the dropoff or collection program will operate in accordance with this division. (2) The dropoff or collection program notifies the department promptly of any material change in the nature of its operations that conflicts with the information submitted in the application for certification. (b) A certified dropoff or collection program shall not receive any refund value or processing payment on an empty beverage container that the certified dropoff or collection program knew, or should have known, was received from a noncertified recycler, on any beverage container that the certified dropoff or collection program knew or should have known came from out of this state, or any other beverage container or other product that does not have a refund value established pursuant to Section 14560. (c) The department may recover, in restitution pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (c) of Section 14591.2, any payment made from the fund to a dropoff or collection program pursuant to Section 14573.5 that is based on a document that is not prepared or maintained in compliance with any applicable recordkeeping requirements required pursuant to this division or the department’s regulations and that does not allow the department to verify the claims for those payments. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 731, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  166. 14540.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department may review and verify certification applications for recycling centers and processors, may investigate applicants, and is not barred from certifying the same location or entity as both.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14540. The department may review and verify all applications for certification of recycling centers and processors, and may conduct a comprehensive field investigation of any applicant in any manner which the department deems necessary to promote the purposes of this division. This division does not prohibit the department from certifying the same location or entity as both a processor and a recycling center. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1986.)
  167. 14541.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department may issue probationary certificates, must decide the certificate’s status before the probationary period ends, and may revoke or suspend a probationary certificate in specified situations.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14541. (a) The department may issue a certificate pursuant to an initial or renewal application for certification as probationary, and the department may issue any other certificate as probationary pursuant to an enforcement action. (b) A probationary certificate issued pursuant to this section shall be issued for a limited period of not more than two years. Before the end of the probationary period, the department shall issue a nonprobationary certificate, extend the probationary period for not more than one year, or, after notice to the probationary certificate holder, revoke the probationary certificate. Subsequent to the revocation, the former probationary certificate holder may request a hearing, which, notwithstanding, Section 11445.20 of the Government Code, shall be conducted in the same form as a hearing for an applicant whose original application for certification is denied. (c) If a hearing is requested pursuant to subdivision (b) and the party requesting the hearing fails to appear on the date scheduled, and does not notify the department at least five days prior to the hearing date that the party will not appear, the department may recover from the party all costs and fees incurred by the department, including attorneys’ and experts’ fees, and any other cost associated with preparing for, or conducting, the hearing. (d) If conditions are imposed on the certificate holder as part of a disciplinary proceeding conducted pursuant to Section 14591.2, the certificate shall be considered probationary. If, at any time, the certificate holder violates any term or condition of the probationary certificate, the certificate may be revoked or suspended, after three days’ notice, without any further hearing by the department. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 874, Sec. 5. Effective October 14, 2001.)
  168. 14541.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    Department-granted certification or registration is a privilege, not a vested right or interest.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14541.5. Any certification or registration granted by the department is a privilege and not a vested right or interest. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 731, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  169. 14543.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must create a recycled glass processing grant program, and grant recipients must later report how much additional glass cullet they processed.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14543. (a) In order to stimulate the increased use of glass cullet in making new glass beverage containers in the state, the department shall create the Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program. The grant program shall provide grants to applicants who demonstrate the ability to expand glass cullet processing in the state, subject to both of the following: (1) The applicant commits to using the grant to expand glass cullet processing facilities for increased processing of glass cullet. (2) The applicant matches the amount of any grant received from the grant program in an amount equal to or greater than the grant amount. (b) Within 12 months of receiving a grant from the grant program, the entity receiving the grant shall demonstrate to the department the amount of additional tons of glass cullet processed as a result of utilization of the grant funds. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 610, Sec. 10. (SB 1013) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  170. 14544.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must create a grant program for recycling empty glass beverage containers, and grant recipients must spend at least the amount they receive on the pilot program.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14544. (a) In order to facilitate increased recycling of empty glass beverage containers in the state, the department shall create the Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program shall be to assist in funding regional pilot programs furnishing bins for collection of empty glass beverage containers from restaurants and on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Division 9 (commencing with Section 23000) of the Business and Professions Code). Grants provided under this program may be used for any of the following: (1) Purchase of bins for the collection of empty glass beverage containers at restaurants and other on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Division 9 (commencing with Section 23000) of the Business and Professions Code). (2) Collection and consolidation of contents from the bins. (3) Transportation of the empty glass beverage containers that are collected to a glass processing facility. (b) The following entities may be eligible for applying for grants from the grant program created pursuant to subdivision (a): (1) Local or regional governmental agencies. (2) Other entities proposing to establish a regional pilot program to provide empty glass beverage container bins, collection of the contents of those bins, and transportation of the empty glass beverage containers collected to a glass processing facility. (c) Entities receiving grants from the grant program shall expend an amount equal to or greater than the amount of the grant received to create and operate the pilot program. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 610, Sec. 11. (SB 1013) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  171. 14545.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must create a grant program to support rail transport of empty glass beverage containers, and applicants and grant recipients must show how the funds will be used and provide matching funding.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14545. (a) In order to facilitate transportation of empty glass beverage containers from throughout the state to glass processing facilities utilizing rail transportation and facilities, the department shall create the Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program. Funds provided in grants from this program shall be used to facilitate the use of rail transportation of empty glass beverage containers to glass processing facilities within the state. (b) Entities applying for grants from the grant program shall demonstrate in their application how rail transportation of empty glass beverage containers collected in the state will be facilitated through the use of the grant funds. (c) Entities receiving grants from the grant program shall match grant funding received in an amount equal to or greater than the amount of the grant received, which shall also be used to facilitate transportation of empty glass beverage containers by rail within the state. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 610, Sec. 12. (SB 1013) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  172. 14547.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    California beverage manufacturers covered by the redemption program must meet rising recycled-plastic content percentages for plastic beverage containers, with some delayed or excluded containers and administrative penalties for noncompliance.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14547. (a) (1) Between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2024, inclusive, the total number of plastic beverage containers filled with a beverage sold by a beverage manufacturer subject to the California Redemption Value, pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 14560), for sale in the state shall, on average, contain no less than 15 percent postconsumer recycled plastic per year. (2) Between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2029, inclusive, the total number of plastic beverage containers filled with a beverage sold by a beverage manufacturer subject to the California Redemption Value, pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 14560), for sale in the state shall, on average, contain no less than 25 percent postconsumer recycled plastic per year. (3) On and after January 1, 2030, the total number of plastic beverage containers filled with a beverage sold by a beverage manufacturer subject to the California Redemption Value, pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 14560), for sale in the state shall, on average, contain no less than 50 percent postconsumer recycled plastic per year. (4) A beverage container that is a box, bladder, or pouch, or similar container, that contains wine or distilled spirits, shall have an additional two years to comply with each of the deadlines in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). (5) A beverage container that contains 46 ounces or more of 100 percent fruit juice or more than 16 ounces of vegetable juice shall not be considered a beverage container for purposes of this subdivision until January 1, 2026. (6) (A) Beginning January 1, 2025, the director may, on an annual basis, review and determine to adjust the minimum postconsumer recycled content percentage required pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3). The director’s review may be initiated by the director or at the petition of the beverage manufacturing industry not more than annually. The department shall adopt regulations to establish the petition process and requirements. The director shall not adjust the minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements above the minimum postconsumer recycled plastic content percentages required pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3). In making a determination pursuant to this paragraph, the director shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following factors: (i) Changes in market conditions, including supply and demand for postconsumer recycled plastics, collection rates, and bale availability both domestically and globally. (ii) Recycling rates. (iii) The availability of recycled plastic suitable to meet the minimum recycled content requirements pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3), including the availability of high-quality recycled plastic, and food-grade recycled plastic from the state’s and other beverage container recycling programs. (iv) The capacity of recycling or processing infrastructure. (v) The progress made by beverage manufacturers in achieving the goals of this subdivision. (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the director shall not review or adjust a minimum postconsumer recycled content standard while the department is reducing payments pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 14581. (C) The department may enter into a contract for the services required to implement this section and related regulations developed by the department. (D) For purposes of this paragraph, “beverage manufacturing industry” means an association that represents companies that manufacture beverages. (b) (1) Beginning January 1, 2023, a beverage manufacturer that does not meet the minimum recycled plastic content requirements pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be subject to an annual administrative penalty pursuant to this subdivision. Beginning March 1, 2024, the administrative penalty shall be collected annually, if a reduction has not been approved pursuant to subdivision (e), and calculated in accordance with subdivision (c). (2) A beverage manufacturer that is assessed penalties pursuant to this subdivision may pay those penalties to the department in quarterly installments or arrange an alternative payment schedule subject to the approval of the department, not to exceed a 12-month payment plan unless an extension is needed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a public health emergency, state of emergency, or natural disaster. (c) Beginning March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the department shall invoice any assessed administrative penalties for the previous calendar year based on the postconsumer recycled plastic content requirement of the previous calendar year. The department shall calculate the amount of the penalty based upon the amount in pounds in the aggregate of virgin and postconsumer recycled plastic material used by the beverage manufacturer to produce beverage containers sold or offered for sale in the state, in accordance with the following: (1) The annual administrative penalty amount assessed to a beverage manufacturer shall equal the product of both of the following: (A) The total pounds of plastic used multiplied by the relevant minimum postconsumer recycled plastic percentage, less the pounds of postconsumer recycled plastic used. (B) Twenty cents ($0.20). (2) For purposes of paragraph (1), both of the following shall apply: (A) The total pounds of plastic used shall equal the sum of the amount of virgin plastic and postconsumer recycled plastic used by the beverage manufacturer, as reported pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 14549.3. (B) If the product calculated pursuant to paragraph (1) is equal to or less than zero, an administrative penalty shall not be assessed. (d) (1) The department may conduct audits and investigations and take an enforcement action against a beverage manufacturer for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this section and the information reported pursuant to Section 14549.3. The department may take an enforcement action against a beverage manufacturer that fails to pay or underpays the assessed or audited administrative penalty only after notice and hearing in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (2) The department shall keep confidential all business trade secrets and proprietary information about manufacturing processes and equipment that the department gathers or becomes aware of through the course of conducting audits or investigations pursuant to paragraph (1). Business trade secrets and proprietary information obtained pursuant to this subdivision shall not be subject to the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). (3) A beverage manufacturer may obtain a copy of the department’s audit of that beverage manufacturer conducted pursuant to paragraph (1). (e) (1) The department shall consider granting a reduction of the administrative penalties assessed pursuant to subdivision (b) for the purpose of meeting the minimum recycled content requirements required pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a). (2) In determining whether to grant the reduction pursuant to paragraph (1), the department shall consider, at a minimum, all of the following factors: (A) Anomalous market conditions. (B) Disruption in, or lack of supply of, recycled plastics. (C) Other factors that have prevented a beverage manufacturer from meeting the requirements. (3) In order to receive a reduction of the administrative penalty, a beverage manufacturer shall submit to the department a corrective action plan detailing the reasons why the beverage manufacturer will fail to meet or has failed to meet the minimum postconsumer recycled content standard and the steps the beverage manufacturer will take to comply with the minimum postconsumer recycled content standard within the next reporting year. The department may approve the corrective action plan, and may reduce the administrative penalties once it approves the corrective action plan and the beverage manufacturer implements the plan. Administrative penalties shall accrue from the point of noncompliance with the minimum postconsumer recycled content standard if the department disapproves the corrective action plan or if the beverage manufacturer fails to implement the plan. (f) The Recycling Enhancement Penalty Account is hereby created in the State Treasury. Notwithstanding subdivision (d) of Section 14580 and paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 14591.1, administrative penalties collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Recycling Enhancement Penalty Account. Moneys in the Recycling Enhancement Penalty Account shall be expended upon appropriation by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act for the sole purpose of supporting the recycling, infrastructure, collection, and processing of plastic beverage containers in the state. (g) (1) If the Legislature makes an appropriation in the annual Budget Act before June 15, 2027, for this purpose, the department may contract with a research university to study the polyethylene terephthalate and high-density polyethylene markets for all of the following: (A) Analyzing market conditions and opportunities in the state’s recycling industry for meeting the minimum recycled plastic content requirements for plastic beverage containers required pursuant to subdivision (a). (B) Determining the data needs and tracking opportunities to increase the transparency and support of a more effective, fact-based public understanding of the recycling industry. (C) Recommending further policy modifications and measures to achieve the state’s recycling targets with the least cost and optimal efficiency. (2) If the Legislature makes the appropriation specified in paragraph (1) and the department undertakes the study, the study shall be completed no later than May 1, 2028. (3) The department may allocate moneys from the fund, upon appropriation by the Legislature as specified in paragraph (1), for the study by June 30, 2027, if all of the following apply: (A) The department finds that there are sufficient moneys in the fund. (B) The fund is not operating at a deficit. (C) The director is not exercising authority to implement proportional reductions subject to the requirements of subdivision (c) of Section 14581. (h) A city, county, or other local government jurisdiction shall not adopt an ordinance regulating the minimum recycled plastic content requirements for plastic beverage containers. (i) This section does not apply to either of the following: (1) A refillable plastic beverage container. (2) A beverage manufacturer that sells or transfers 16,000,000 or fewer plastic beverage containers to a distributor, dealer, or consumer located in the State of California during the calendar year for which the beverage manufacturer is reporting pursuant to Section 14549.3. (j) The Legislature encourages beverage manufacturers to use plastic beverage containers that contain 100 percent recycled plastic content. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 868, Sec. 4. (SB 353) Effective October 13, 2023.)
  173. 14548.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department may pay a quality incentive for certain thermoform plastic containers, but only subject to available funds and only in the ways this section allows. A certified recycling center operator receiving the payment must provide records for inspection when the department says they are needed.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14548. (a) For purposes of this section, “thermoform plastic container” means a plastic container, such as a clamshell, cup, drinking cup, pod, tub, lid, box, tray, egg carton, or similar rigid, nonbottle packaging, formed from sheets of extruded resin and used to package items such as fresh produce, baked goods, nuts, deli items, and nonbottle beverages. The term does not include any of the following: (1) A lid or seal of a different material type from plastic. (2) Thermoform plastic containers that are medical devices, medical products that are required to be sterile, prescription medicine, and packaging used for those products. (3) A refillable thermoform plastic container that ordinarily would be returned to the manufacturer to be refilled and resold. (4) A plastic beverage container subject to the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (Division 12.1 (commencing with Section 14500)). (5) A thermoform plastic container of a resin type for which the total amount of the resin type sold in California annually is either of the following: (A) Less than 1,000,000 pounds for a resin type other than expanded polystyrene. (B) Less than 40,000 pounds of expanded polystyrene. (6) A thermoform plastic container that is designed to be composted and is eligible to be labeled “compostable” pursuant to Section 42357. (b) In order to improve the quality and marketability of empty beverage containers collected for recycling in the state by curbside recycling programs, the department may, subject to the availability of funds, pay a quality incentive payment for thermoform plastic containers diverted from curbside recycling programs. (c) The department may make a quality incentive payment pursuant to this section to any recycling center certified pursuant to this division. (d) The department may make a quality incentive payment only for materials that are substantially free of contamination, recycled, and not disposed of after collection. (e) The amount of the quality plastic incentive payment shall be up to one hundred eighty dollars ($180) per ton, as determined by the department. (f) An operator of a certified recycling center receiving a quality incentive payment shall make available for inspection and review any relevant record that the department determines is necessary to verify the accuracy of data upon which the quality incentive payment is based and the operator’s or certified center’s compliance with any applicable regulation. (g) The department may make only one quality incentive payment for each thermoform plastic container collected pursuant to this section. (h) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2023. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 574, Sec. 21. (AB 211) Effective September 27, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, by its own provisions.)
  174. 14549.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    Glass container manufacturers must report monthly to the department and must use at least 35% postfilled glass annually, or 25% if the mixed-color cullet condition is met.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14549. (a) Every glass container manufacturer shall report to the department each month, by a method as determined by the department, the amount of total tons of new glass food, drink, and beverage containers made in California by that glass container manufacturer and the tons of California postfilled glass used in the manufacturing of those new containers. (b) Each glass container manufacturer in the state shall use a minimum percentage of 35 percent of postfilled glass in the manufacturing of their glass food, drink, or beverage containers measured in the aggregate, on an annual basis, except that if a glass container manufacturer demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that its use of postfilled glass during the annual period is made up of at least 50 percent mixed-color cullet, then that manufacturer shall use a minimum percentage of 25 percent postfilled glass in the manufacturing of its glass food, drink, or beverage containers, measured in the aggregate, on an annual basis. (c) A glass container manufacturer may seek a reduction or waiver of the minimum postfilled glass percentage required to be used in the manufacture of glass food, drink, or beverage containers pursuant to subdivision (b). The department may grant a reduction or waiver of the percentage requirement if it finds and determines that it is technologically infeasible for the glass container manufacturer to achieve the percentage requirement or if the department determines that a glass container manufacturer cannot achieve the minimum percentage because of a lack of available glass cullet. (d) For the purposes of this section, “mixed-color cullet” means cullet that does not meet the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard specifications for color mix of color sorted postfilled glass as raw material for the manufacture of glass containers. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 753, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  175. 14549.1.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department may pay quality incentive payments for certain recycled beverage containers, and recipients must let the department inspect relevant records.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14549.1. (a) In order to improve the quality and marketability of empty beverage containers collected for recycling in the state by curbside recycling programs or dropoff or collection programs, the department may, consistent with Section 14581 and subject to the availability of funds, pay a quality incentive payment for each material type, as specified in subdivision (c). (b) The department may make a quality incentive payment pursuant to this section to either an operator of a curbside recycling program registered pursuant to Section 14551.5, or to any other entity certified pursuant to this division. (c) Subject to subdivision (a), the department shall pay a quality incentive payment for each type of beverage container material in accordance with the following conditions: (1) For quality incentive payments for empty glass beverage containers, all of the following shall apply: (A) The department may make a quality incentive payment only for color-sorted glass beverage containers that are substantially free of contamination and are used for the manufacturing of glass beverage containers in this state. (B) The department may make a quality incentive payment for empty glass beverage containers that are either collected color sorted by curbside recycling programs or dropoff or collection programs, or that are collected mixed color by curbside recycling programs or dropoff or collection programs and are subsequently color sorted by the collector or any other entity certified pursuant to this division. (C) The amount of the quality incentive payment for empty glass beverage containers shall be up to sixty dollars ($60) per ton, as determined by the department. (2) For quality incentive payments for empty plastic beverage containers, both of the following shall apply: (A) The department may make a quality incentive payment only for plastic beverage containers collected by curbside recycling programs or dropoff or collection programs, that are sorted by resin type, consistent with any quality specifications that the department may adopt. (B) The amount of the quality plastic incentive payment shall be up to one hundred eighty dollars ($180) per ton, as determined by the department. (3) For quality payments for empty aluminum beverage containers, all of the following shall apply: (A) The department may make a quality incentive payment only for aluminum beverage containers that are free of any and all metallic and nonmetallic items, other than used aluminum containers. (B) The department may make a quality incentive payment for empty aluminum beverage containers that are collected commingled by curbside recycling programs or dropoff or collection programs, and subsequently cleaned by the collector or any other entity certified pursuant to this division, of any and all metallic and nonmetallic items, other than used aluminum containers, consistent with any quality specifications that the department may adopt. (C) The amount of the quality incentive payment for empty aluminum beverage containers shall be up to one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per ton, as determined by the department. (d) An operator of a curbside recycling program or any other certified entity receiving a quality incentive payment shall make available for inspection and review any relevant record that the department determines is necessary to verify the accuracy of data upon which the quality incentive payment is based and the operator’s or certified entity’s compliance with any applicable regulation. (e) The department may make only one quality incentive payment for each empty beverage container collected pursuant to this section. (f) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2007. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 610, Sec. 14. (SB 1013) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  176. 14549.2.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section lets the department pay market development payments for qualifying recycled plastic, subject to funding and Section 14581, and caps the payment at $250 per ton.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14549.2. (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) “Certified entity” means a recycling center, processor, or dropoff or collection program certified pursuant to this division. (2) “Plastic product” means a finished plastic product that requires no further thermoforming, shaping, or processing before being sold for its specified use. “Plastic product” does not include plastic flake, pellet, sheet, or any other form that is an output from a reclaimer’s processing of empty plastic beverage containers. (3) “Product manufacturer” means a person who manufactures a plastic product in this state. (4) “Reclaimer” means a certified entity that purchases empty plastic beverage containers that have been collected for recycling in the state, and that washes and processes, in the state, those empty plastic beverage containers into flake, pellet, sheet, or any other form that is then usable as input for the manufacture of new plastic products by product manufacturers in the state. (b) In order to develop California markets for empty plastic beverage containers collected for recycling in the state, the department may, consistent with Section 14581 and subject to the availability of funds, pay a market development payment to a reclaimer for empty plastic beverage containers collected and managed pursuant to this section and to a product manufacturer for plastic flake, pellet, sheet, or any other form of plastic purchased from a reclaimer pursuant to this section. (c) The department shall make a market development payment to a reclaimer or product manufacturer in accordance with this section only if the plastic beverage container is collected, washed, and processed into flake, pellet, sheet, or any other form, and is used in manufacturing, in the state, as follows: (1) The department shall make a market development payment to a reclaimer for empty plastic beverage containers that are collected, washed, and processed as specified in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a), including to a reclaimer that uses the services of a third party to process the empty plastic beverage containers into a form usable for the manufacture of new plastic products. (2) The department shall make a market development payment to a product manufacturer for plastic flake, pellet, sheet, or any other form of plastic purchased from a reclaimer and used by that product manufacturer to manufacture a plastic product in the state, including to a product manufacturer that uses the services of a third party to process the plastic purchased from a reclaimer in manufacturing the plastic product. (3) The department shall determine the amount of the market development payment, which may be set at a different level for a reclaimer and a product manufacturer, but shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per ton. In setting the amount of the market development payment, the department shall consider all of the following: (A) Incentive payments to encourage in-state washing and processing of empty plastic beverage containers collected for recycling in this state. (B) Incentive payments to encourage in-state manufacturing for a circular economy that utilizes flake, pellet, sheet, or any other form processed from empty plastic beverage containers collected for recycling in this state. (C) The quality of plastic processed, baled, and sold, the types of products manufactured from plastic, and the overall benefit to the beverage container recycling program and advancing circularity in the state. (D) The market conditions related to scrap values, and pricing of virgin and recycled materials. (4) The department may make a market development payment to both a reclaimer and a product manufacturer for both the empty plastic beverage container and for the flake, pellet, sheet, or any other form processed by the reclaimer from that same empty plastic beverage container. (d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed. (Amended by Stats. 2026, Ch. 62, Sec. 5. (SB 166) Effective July 6, 2026. Inoperative July 1, 2029, by its own provisions. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions.)
  177. 14549.3.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    Certain manufacturers and plastic material reclaimers must file annual reports with the department about plastic and recycled plastic amounts; the department must post some reported information within 45 days. Refillable plastic beverage containers are excluded.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14549.3. (a) On or before March 1 of each year, a manufacturer of a beverage sold in a plastic beverage container subject to the California Redemption Value, pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 14560), shall report to the department the amount in pounds and by resin type of virgin plastic and postconsumer recycled plastic used by the manufacturer for plastic beverage containers subject to the California Redemption Value for sale in the state in the previous calendar year. The manufacturer shall submit this information to the department under penalty of perjury pursuant to standardized forms in the form and manner prescribed by the department. (b) On or before March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, a plastic material reclaimer shall report to the department the amount in pounds and by resin type of empty plastic beverage containers subject to the California Redemption Value, pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 14560), that the plastic material reclaimer has collected and sold in the previous calendar year. The report shall specify the amount in pounds and by resin type of empty plastic containers sold in the state for beverage processing. The plastic material reclaimer shall submit this information to the department under penalty of perjury pursuant to standardized forms in the form and manner prescribed by the department. (c) On or before March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, a manufacturer of postconsumer recycled plastic shall report to the department the amount in pounds of food-grade flake, pellet, sheet, fines, or other forms that were sold in the previous calendar year and their capacity to produce food-grade material. The report shall specify the amount in pounds of material that meets beverage manufacturer specifications for bottle-grade material. The report shall include the amount in pounds of food-grade material sold in the state for beverage processing. The manufacturer shall submit this information to the department under penalty of perjury pursuant to standardized forms in the form and manner prescribed by the department. (d) The department shall post the information reported pursuant to subdivision (a) within 45 days on the department’s internet website. (e) This section does not apply to a refillable plastic beverage container. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 115, Sec. 3. (AB 793) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  178. 14549.4.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must study and develop a system or process to address glass contamination and improve the quality of collected glass material.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14549.4. The department shall study and develop a system or process to address the issue of glass contamination to improve the quality of glass material collected. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 977, Sec. 1. (SB 38) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  179. 14549.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must review and sometimes recalculate commingled recycling rates, consult stakeholders, hold a hearing, and provide review materials before new rates take effect.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14549.5. On or before April 1, 2004, and annually thereafter, or more frequently as determined to be necessary by the department, the department shall review and, if necessary in order to ensure payment of the most accurate commingled rate feasible, recalculate commingled rates paid for beverage containers and postfilled containers paid to curbside recycling programs and collection programs. Prior to recalculating a commingled rate pursuant to this section, the department shall do all of the following: (a) Consult with private and public operators of curbside recycling programs and collection programs concerning the size of the statewide sample, appropriate sampling methodologies, and alternatives to exclusive reliance on a statewide commingled rate. (b) At least 60 days prior to the effective date of any new commingled rate, hold a public hearing, after giving notice, to make available to the public and affected parties the department’s review and any proposed recalculations of the commingled rate. (c) At least 60 days prior to the effective date of any new commingled rate, and upon the request of any party, make available documentation or studies which were prepared as part of the department’s review of a commingled rate. (d) (1) Notwithstanding this division, the department may calculate a curbside recycling program commingled rate pursuant to this subdivision for bimetal containers and a combined commingled rate for all plastic beverage containers displaying the resin identification code “3,” “4,” “5,” “6,” or “7” pursuant to Section 18015. (2) The department may enter into a contract for the services required to implement the amendments to this section made by Chapter 753 of the Statutes of 2003. The department may not expend more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for each year of the contract. The contract shall be paid only from revenues derived from redemption payments and processing fees paid on plastic beverage containers displaying the resin identification code “3,” “4,” “5,” “6,” or “7” pursuant to Section 18015. If the department determines that insufficient funds will be available from these revenues, after refund values are paid to processors and the reduction is made in the processing fee pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 14575 for these containers, the department may determine not to calculate a commingled rate pursuant to this subdivision. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 356, Sec. 18. (SB 96) Effective September 26, 2013.)
  180. 14549.6.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must pay operators of eligible curbside and neighborhood dropoff programs, and those operators must use the money only for beverage container recycling activities.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14549.6. (a) The department, consistent with Section 14581 and subject to the availability of funds, shall annually pay a total of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) per fiscal year to operators of curbside programs and neighborhood dropoff programs that accept all types of empty beverage containers for recycling. The payments shall be for each container collected by the curbside or neighborhood dropoff programs and properly reported to the department by processors, based upon all of the following: (1) The payment amount shall be calculated based upon the volume of beverage containers collected by curbside and neighborhood dropoff programs during the 12-month calendar year ending on December 31 of the fiscal year for which payments are to be made. (2) The per-container rate shall be calculated by dividing the total volume of beverage containers collected, as determined pursuant to paragraph (1), into the sum of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000). (3) The amount to be paid to each operator of a curbside program or neighborhood dropoff program shall be based upon the per-container rate, calculated pursuant to paragraph (2), multiplied by the program’s total reported beverage container volume calculated pursuant to paragraph (1). (b) The amounts paid pursuant to this section shall be expended by operators of curbside and neighborhood dropoff programs only for activities related to beverage container recycling. (c) The department shall disburse payments pursuant to this section not later than the end of the fiscal year following the calendar year for which the payments are calculated pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a), subject to the availability of funds. (d) The operator of a curbside program or neighborhood dropoff program shall make available for inspection and review any relevant record that the department determines is necessary to verify compliance with this section. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 696, Sec. 7. Effective September 30, 2008.)
  181. 14549.7.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department may pay a market development payment for recycled glass used in new glass beverage containers, but only when the statutory conditions are met and only up to $150 per ton.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14549.7. (a) In order to develop California markets for glass beverage containers collected for recycling in the state, the department may, subject to the availability of funds, pay a market development payment pursuant to this section to a glass beverage container manufacturer who purchases recycled glass collected within this state for use in manufacturing new beverage containers in this state. (b) The department shall make a market development payment to a glass beverage container manufacturer in accordance with this section only if the empty glass beverage containers are collected, washed, and processed and are used in manufacturing new glass beverage containers in the state. (c) The department shall determine the amount of the market development payment, which may be set at different levels, but the payment shall not exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per ton. In setting the amount of the market development payment, the department shall consider all of the following: (1) The minimum funding level needed to encourage in-state washing and processing of empty glass beverage containers collected for recycling in this state. (2) The minimum funding level needed to encourage in-state manufacturing that utilizes empty glass beverage containers collected for recycling in this state. (3) The total amount of funds projected to be available for glass market development payments, and the desire to maintain the minimum funding level needed throughout the year. (d) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 627, Sec. 2. (AB 899) Effective January 1, 2026. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions.)
  182. 14549.8.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must decide eligibility for a market development payment, and reclaimers or manufacturers seeking that payment must report specified plastic information to the department.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14549.8. (a) The department shall determine eligibility for a market development payment described in Section 14549.2 based on current market conditions and shall consider factors including, but not limited to, the information required to be reported pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). (b) (1) In order to be eligible for a market development payment, a reclaimer or manufacturer shall report to the department, in a form and manner determined by the department, all of the following: (A) The source of the plastic. (B) The quantity and the price of plastic purchased, processed, and sold. (C) For reclaimers, the quality of the plastic both purchased and sold. (D) For manufacturers, the types of products that are made from the plastic. (E) Overall benefit to the beverage container recycling program and advancing circularity in the state. (2) All information provided to the department in reports specified under paragraph (1) is considered proprietary and confidential in nature. The department shall protect any information obtained pursuant to this section in accordance with Section 14554. (3) Information regarding the data collected pursuant to this subdivision shall be aggregated and published by the department on its internet website by February 15, 2030. (c) The reporting specified in subdivision (b) 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). (d) The department shall publish a report on its website regarding proposed methodologies for the verification of recycled plastic no later than January 1, 2032. In developing the report, the department shall consider relevant information on standards for verifying and tracking recycled content programs and approaches in other states, localities, unions, and nations. (e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2033, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2026, Ch. 62, Sec. 6. (SB 166) Effective July 6, 2026. Repealed as of January 1, 2033, by its own provisions.)
  183. 14549.9.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    A beverage manufacturer may file a consolidated report with other manufacturers instead of individual reports if they share brand rights or are handled by a single reporting manufacturer. The department may adopt regulations, and manufacturers in the consolidated report are jointly responsible for compliance and related penalties.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530 - 14549.9] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14549.9. (a) A beverage manufacturer may agree with one or more beverage manufacturers to submit a consolidated report, in lieu of individual reports, with aggregated information required by Section 14547 and subdivision (a) of Section 14549.3 that covers one or more beverage manufacturers if those beverage manufacturers share rights to the same brands or the products of which are distributed, marketed, or manufactured by a single reporting beverage manufacturer. A consolidated report shall be submitted to the department under penalty of perjury pursuant to standardized forms in the form and manner prescribed by the department. Beverage manufacturers included in the consolidated report shall be jointly and severally responsible for compliance with Section 14547 and subdivision (a) of Section 14549.3 and for penalties imposed in connection with the report, including, but not limited to, the annual administrative penalty specified in subdivision (b) of Section 14547. (b) The department may adopt regulations as necessary to implement subdivision (a). Until January 1, 2025, the adoption and readoption of regulations to implement subdivision (a) shall be deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, or general welfare for purposes of Sections 11346.1 and 11349.6 of the Government Code, and the department is hereby exempted from the requirement that it describe facts showing the need for immediate action and from review of the emergency regulations by the Office of Administrative Law. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 983, Sec. 1. (SB 551) Effective September 29, 2024.)
  184. 14550.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    Processors and certain distributors must file monthly reports with the department, and some reports are due by the applicable payment date or within 10 days after each month.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14550. (a) (1) Every processor shall report to the department for each month the amount of empty beverage containers, by material type and weight of container or material, excluding refillable beverage containers, received from recycling centers and curbside programs for recycling, and the scrap value paid for glass, PET, and bimetal containers and any beverage container that is assessed a processing fee. Every processor shall also report to the department for each month the amount of other postfilled aluminum, glass, and plastic food and drink packaging materials sold filled to consumers in this state and returned for recycling. These reports shall be submitted within 10 days after each month, in the form and manner that the department may prescribe, which may include electronic submittal. (2) The department shall treat all information reported pursuant to this section by a processor as commercial or financial information subject to the procedures established pursuant to Section 14554. (b) Every distributor who sells or offers for sale in this state beverages in aluminum beverage containers, nonaluminum metal beverage containers, glass beverage containers, plastic beverage containers, or other beverage containers, including refillable beverage containers of these types, shall report to the department for each month the number of beverages sold in these beverage containers in this state that are labeled pursuant to Section 14561, by material type and size and weight of container or any other method as the department may prescribe. These reports shall be submitted by the day when payment is due, consistent with the applicable payment schedule specified in subdivision (a) of Section 14574, in the form and manner that the department may prescribe, which may include electronic submittal. (c) Every distributor who sells or offers for sale in this state beverages in refillable beverage containers and who pays a refund value to distributors, dealers, or consumers who return these containers for refilling, shall report to the department for each month the number of these beverage containers returned empty to be refilled, by material type and size of container or any other method that the department may prescribe. These reports shall be submitted by the day when payment is due, consistent with the schedule specified in subdivision (a) of Section 14574, in the form and manner that the department may prescribe, which may include electronic submittal. (d) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a distributor who elects to make an annual payment pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 14574 may, upon department approval, submit the reports required by this section annually to the department. The reports shall accompany the annual payment submitted pursuant to Section 14574. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 610, Sec. 17. (SB 1013) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  185. 14551.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must set six-month reporting periods, calculate and report beverage container sales, returns, redemption rates, recycling rates, and related volumes, and issue each report within 130 days after the period ends.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14551. (a) The department shall establish reporting periods for the reporting of redemption rates and recycling rates. Each reporting period shall be six months. The department shall determine all of the following for each reporting period and shall issue a report on its determinations, within 130 days of the end of each reporting period: (1) Sales of beverages in aluminum beverage containers, bimetal beverage containers, glass beverage containers, plastic beverage containers, and other beverage containers in this state, including refillable beverage containers. (2) Returns for recycling, and returns not for recycling, of empty aluminum beverage containers, bimetal beverage containers, glass beverage containers, plastic beverage containers, and other beverage containers in this state, including refillable beverage containers returned to distributors pursuant to Section 14572.5. These numbers shall be calculated using the average current weights of beverage containers, as determined and reported by the department. To these numbers shall be added and separately reported the following, if greater than, or equal to, zero: (A) All empty postfilled aluminum, glass, and plastic food or drink packaging materials sold in the state, returned for recycling, and reported by weight to the department which do not have a refund value less the number specified in subparagraph (B). (B) The number of beverage containers which comprise the first five percentage points of the redemption rate without including the empty postfilled aluminum, glass, and plastic food or drink packaging materials sold in the state, returned for recycling and reported by weight to the department which do not have a refund value. (3) An aluminum beverage container redemption rate, the numerator of which shall be the number of empty aluminum beverage containers returned, including refillable aluminum beverage containers and empty postfilled aluminum food or drink packaging material included in paragraph (2), and the denominator of which shall be the number of aluminum beverage containers sold in this state. (4) An aluminum beverage container recycling rate, the numerator of which shall be the number of empty aluminum beverage containers returned for recycling, including refillable aluminum beverage containers, and the denominator of which shall be the number of aluminum beverage containers sold in this state. (5) A bimetal beverage container redemption rate, the numerator of which shall be the number of empty bimetal beverage containers returned, and the denominator of which shall be the number of bimetal beverage containers sold in this state. (6) A bimetal beverage container recycling rate, the numerator of which shall be the number of empty bimetal containers returned for recycling, including refillable bimetal beverage containers, and the denominator of which shall be the number of bimetal beverage containers sold in this state. (7) A glass beverage container redemption rate, the numerator of which shall be the number of empty glass beverage containers returned, including refillable glass beverage containers and empty postfilled food or drink packaging materials included in paragraph (2), and the denominator of which shall be the number of glass beverage containers sold in this state. (8) A glass beverage container recycling rate, the numerator of which shall be the number of empty glass beverage containers returned for recycling, including refillable glass beverage containers, and the denominator of which shall be the number of glass beverage containers sold in this state. (9) A plastic beverage container redemption rate, the numerator of which shall be the number of empty plastic beverage containers returned, including refillable plastic beverage containers and empty postfilled food or drink packaging materials included in paragraph (2), and the denominator of which shall be the number of plastic beverage containers sold in this state. (10) A plastic beverage container recycling rate, the numerator of which shall be the number of empty plastic beverage containers returned for recycling, including refillable plastic beverage containers, and the denominator of which shall be the number of plastic beverage containers sold in this state. (11) A redemption rate for other beverage containers, the numerator of which shall be the number of empty beverage containers other than those containers specified in paragraphs (1) to (10), inclusive, returned, and the denominator of which shall be the number of beverage containers, other than those containers specified in paragraphs (1) to (10), inclusive, sold in this state. (12) A recycling rate for other beverage containers, the numerator of which shall be the number of empty beverage containers other than those containers specified in paragraphs (1) to (10), inclusive, returned for recycling, and the denominator of which shall be the number of beverage containers, other than those containers specified in paragraphs (1) to (10), inclusive, sold in this state. (13) The department may define categories of other beverage containers, and report a redemption rate and a recycling rate for each such category of other beverage containers. (14) The volumes of materials collected from certified recycling centers, by city or county, as requested by the city or county, if the reporting is consistent with the procedures established pursuant to Section 14554 to protect proprietary information. (b) The department shall determine the manner of collecting the information for the reports specified in subdivision (a), including establishing procedures, to protect any proprietary information concerning the sales and purchases. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 22, Sec. 160. Effective January 1, 2006.)
  186. 14551.4.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must disclose certain recycling-volume information only to requesting governmental agencies, and only if the request is in writing and the information is handled as confidential.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14551.4. The department shall make available the information collected pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 14551, concerning the volumes of materials collected from certified recycling centers, only to a governmental agency that requests the information, including a city or county, or an entity specifically designated by the city or county to receive the information if the entity requests the information, if all of the following conditions are met: (a) The request is made in writing. (b) All information provided by the department is provided using the aggregate amounts collected in the city or county unless the city or county, or an entity specifically designated by the city or county to receive the information, requests the information provided by each individual certified recycling center. (c) All information provided to the governmental agency, including a city or county, or an entity specifically designated by the city or county to receive the information, is considered proprietary and confidential in nature and protected in accordance with the requirements of subdivision (b) of Section 14551 of the Public Resources Code, Section 14554 of the Public Resources Code, and paragraph (5) of subdivision (c) of Section 7921.505 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 376. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)
  187. 14551.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    Curbside programs in this section must register with the department, follow the registration rules, and use the assigned identification number; they may not receive refund values or administrative fees without a valid identification number.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14551.5. (a) The department shall register the operators of curbside programs pursuant to this section. (b) Each curbside program that receives refund values and administrative fees from certified processors, or that receives refund values from certified recycling centers, shall register with the department for an identification number. No curbside program may receive refund values or administrative fees without a valid identification number. (c) The director shall adopt, by regulation, a procedure for the registration of curbside programs. This procedure shall include standards and requirements for registration. These regulations shall require that all information be submitted to the department under penalty of perjury. A curbside program shall meet all of the standards and requirements contained in the regulations for registration. (d) The department shall require that the identification numbers received pursuant to this section be used on shipping reports for material collected by curbside programs pursuant to Sections 14538 and 14539 and on all other reports or documentation required by the department to administer this division. (e) An operator of a curbside program registered pursuant to this section shall be deemed a certificate holder for purposes of this division. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 731, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  188. 14552.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must run an audit system, may inspect and enforce compliance, and can require inspected entities to give immediate access to records and facilities.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14552. (a) The department shall establish and implement an auditing system to ensure that the information collected, and refund values and redemption payments paid pursuant to this division, comply with the purposes of this division. Notwithstanding Sections 14573 and 14573.5, the auditing system adopted by the department may include prepayment or postpayment controls. (b) (1) The department may audit or investigate any action taken up to five years before the onset of the audit or investigation and may determine if there was compliance with this division and the regulations adopted pursuant to this division, during that period. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law establishing a shorter statute of limitation, the department may take an enforcement action, including, but not limited to, an action for restitution or to impose penalties, at any time within five years after the department discovers, or with reasonable diligence, should have discovered, a violation of this division or the regulations adopted pursuant to this division. (c) During the conduct of any inspection, including, but not limited to, an inspection conducted as part of an audit or investigation, the entity that is the subject of the inspection shall, during its normal business hours, provide the department with immediate access to its facilities, operations, and any relevant record, that, in the department’s judgment, the department determines are necessary to carry out this section to verify compliance with this division and the regulations adopted pursuant to this division. (1) The department may take disciplinary action pursuant to Section 14591.2 against any person who fails to provide the department with access pursuant to this subdivision including, but not limited to, imposing penalties and the immediate suspension or termination of any certificate or registration held by the operator. (2) The department shall protect any information obtained pursuant to this section in accordance with Section 14554, except that this section does not prohibit the department from releasing any information that the department determines to be necessary in the course of an enforcement action. (d) The auditing system adopted by the department shall allow for reasonable shrinkage in material due to moisture, dirt, and foreign material. The department, after an audit by a qualified auditing firm and a hearing, shall adopt a standard to be used to account for shrinkage and shall incorporate this standard in the audit process. (e) If the department prevails against an entity in a civil or administrative action brought pursuant to this division, and money is owed to the department as a result of the action, the department may offset the amount against amounts claimed by the entity to be due to it from the department. The department may take this offset by withholding payments from the entity or by authorizing all processors to withhold payment to a certified recycling center. (f) If the department determines, pursuant to an audit or investigation, that a distributor or beverage manufacturer has overpaid the redemption payment or processing fee, the department may do either of the following: (1) Offset the overpayment against future payments. (2) Refund the payment pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 13140) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 35, Sec. 142. (SB 861) Effective June 20, 2014.)
  189. 14552.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must give certified processors a standardized rejection form, and container manufacturers must complete and promptly pass it on when they reject certain beverage container materials. Disposal of the material requires written authorization from the department.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14552.5. (a) The department shall supply all certified processors with a standardized rejection form that shall include, but not be limited to, the names of the parties rejecting the postfilled beverage container material, the date of the rejections, the reasons for the rejections, the amount of rejected material, and a detailed accounting of the steps taken by the processor and container manufacturer to avert landfilling or disposal of the material, as required by subdivision (c) of Section 14552.51. (b) Every container manufacturer shall fill out the standardized rejection form specified in subdivision (a) whenever that container manufacturer rejects a load of redeemed beverage container materials physically delivered to the manufacturer’s place of business and offered for sale by a certified processor. The rejection form shall be filled out by the container manufacturer at the time of the rejection and immediately given to the certified processor for submittal to the department. Any container manufacturer who refuses to fill out the standardized rejection form required by this subdivision is in violation of this division and is subject to the fines and penalties in Sections 14591 and 14591.1. (c) If a processor has made a good faith effort, as determined by the department, to locate a willing purchaser and is unsuccessful, the processor may fill out the standardized rejection form specified in subdivision (a) and submit it to the department. The processor rejection form shall include, but is not limited to, the name of the processor, the container manufacturers and other potential purchasers contacted, a detailed accounting of the methods used to contact the potential buyers, the date of the rejections, the reasons given for the rejections, the amount of postfilled beverage container material rejected, and any other steps taken to avert landfilling or disposal of the material. (d) If a container manufacturer rejects a load of postfilled containers by telephone, written correspondence of any kind, or other similar method, the container manufacturer shall, in a manner prescribed by the department, keep accurate logbooks of the offer of loads by the certified processor, and make that logbook available for inspection by the department upon demand. The logbook shall contain, but is not limited to, the same information required in the rejection form pursuant to subdivision (a). (e) The standardized rejection form specified in subdivision (a) shall be submitted to the department by the certified processor with the written request to dispose of the redeemed material submitted pursuant to Section 14552.51. This material shall not be disposed of without a written authorization to do so by the department pursuant to Section 14552.51. (f) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to lessen certified processors’ and container manufacturers’ responsibilities relating to beverage container recycling, or diminish in any way the department’s authority to carry out the intent and goals of this division. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 183, Sec. 291. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  190. 14552.51.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    Certified processors cannot dispose of rejected postfilled containers unless they first submit a written request to the department and get written permission; if the department does not respond within 10 days, the request is deemed approved.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14552.51. (a) A certified processor seeking to dispose of rejected postfilled containers may not dispose of rejected postfilled containers unless the certified processor first submits to the department, in writing, a request to dispose of the rejected material. No certified processor shall dispose of the rejected material prior to obtaining written permission from the department. If the department fails to respond to a written request to dispose of rejected postfilled beverage container materials within 10 days of receipt of the request, the processor’s request for disposal is deemed approved by the department. (b) All rejected loads of postfilled containers shall be available and subject to inspection by the department. (c) All possible steps to avert the disposal of the loads of postfilled containers, as determined by the department, shall be taken by all container manufacturers and processors. All transactions or attempted transactions involving rejecting postfilled containers shall be thoroughly documented on the standardized rejection form pursuant to Section 14552.5. The container manufacturer and the certified processor are jointly and severally responsible for this effort. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 753, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  191. 14553.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    Reports, claims, and other required information submitted to the department must be complete, legible, accurate, and signed, and must generally be filed through DORIIS or another department-designated system.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14553. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), all reports, claims, and other information required pursuant to this division and submitted to the department shall be complete, legible, and accurate, as determined by the department by regulation, and shall be signed, by an officer, director, managing employee, or owner of the certified recycling center, processor, distributor, beverage manufacturer, container manufacturer, or other entity. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a person submitting the reports, claims, and other information specified in subdivision (a) shall use the Division of Recycling Integrated Information System (DORIIS) or other system designated by the department for reporting, making, or claiming payments, or providing other information required pursuant to this division. (c) The department may inspect the operations, processes, and records of an entity required to submit a report to the department pursuant to this division to determine the accuracy of the report and compliance with the requirements of this division. (d) (1) A violation of this section is subject to the penalties specified in Section 14591.1. (2) The department may take an enforcement action against a certified recycling center or processor that fails to comply with this section, including, but not limited to, imposing penalties, denying claims for payment, or terminating the certification of the certified recycling center or processor. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 356, Sec. 19. (SB 96) Effective September 26, 2013.)
  192. 14554.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must set procedures to protect certain confidential information it gets while carrying out this division.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14554. The department shall establish procedures to protect any privileged, confidential, commercial, or financial information obtained while collecting information for carrying out the requirements of this division. Any privileged, confidential, commercial, or financial information obtained in confidence by the department is not a public record for purposes of Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 377. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)
  193. 14555.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must give a report to the Legislature and post it on its website by July 1, 2025.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14555. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the department shall provide to the Legislature, and post on its internet website, a report as it relates to appropriations made pursuant to the Budget Act of 2022 for purposes of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, including, but not limited to all of the following information: (1) Whether and how recycling opportunities and rates in underserved areas improved. (2) A list of funding recipients. (3) Locations, including counties, in which funding was provided. (b) The report shall be submitted pursuant to Section 9795 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 574, Sec. 23. (AB 211) Effective September 27, 2022.)
  194. 14556.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The department must post specified recycling report information on its website at least every six months, notify legislative committees when it posts, and review the fund condition information at least every three months.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Reporting [14550 - 14556] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14556. (a) Not less than once every six months, the department shall post on its internet website, at a minimum, all of the following information for the current fiscal year and the budget year: (1) An updated fund condition statement that includes the revenues, transfers, and expenditures into and out of the fund. (2) The recycling rate, by beverage container material type, that is inferred using the revenues. (3) An explanation of significant changes to the fund condition statement from the prior report and significant changes to the methodology used for forecasting the fund condition statement. (4) Projected sales, which include all actual data available since the last reporting period, by beverage container material type and size, and actual or projected returns, which include all actual data available since the last reporting period, by beverage container material type, including an explanation in any case where the actual returns are more than 100 percent of actual sales. (5) Projected handling fee payments, which include all actual data available since the last reporting period, the per beverage container handling fee amount, and the number of beverage containers projected to be eligible for a handling fee payment. (6) Projected processing payments, which include all actual data available since the last reporting period, by beverage container material type, showing the total processing fee offsets, processing fees, and processing payments for each type of beverage container material. (7) Total grants awarded during the current fiscal year. (b) The department shall notify the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Assembly and Senate when it makes a posting on its internet website pursuant to subdivision (a). (c) The department shall review the information included in the fund condition statement frequently, but not less than once every three months, to determine if adequate funds exist to pay the disbursements required pursuant to this division and to make the determinations required pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 14581. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 868, Sec. 5. (SB 353) Effective October 13, 2023.)
  195. 14560.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Minimum Redemption Value [14560 - 14562] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets redemption payments and refund values for beverage containers, including special rules for containers of 24 fluid ounces or more, direct-ship sales, and certain wine or spirits containers starting January 1, 2024.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Minimum Redemption Value [14560 - 14562] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14560. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3), a beverage distributor shall pay the department, for deposit into the fund, a redemption payment of four cents ($0.04) for a beverage container sold or offered for sale in the state by the distributor. (2) A beverage container with a capacity of 24 fluid ounces or more shall be considered as two beverage containers for purposes of redemption payments paid pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) (A) The amount of the redemption payment and refund value for a beverage container with a capacity of less than 24 fluid ounces sold or offered for sale in the state by a dealer shall equal five cents ($0.05), and the amount of redemption payment and refund value for a beverage container with a capacity of 24 fluid ounces or more shall be ten cents ($0.10), if the aggregate recycling rate reported pursuant to Section 14551 for all beverage containers subject to this division is less than 75 percent for the 12-month reporting period from January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2006, or for any calendar year thereafter. (B) A distributor shall not be required to pay a redemption payment pursuant to this section for a beverage container used solely to pour wine, beer, or distilled spirits sold or offered to consumers for consumption on the premises by a wine, beer, or distilled spirits tasting room licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Division 9 (commencing with Section 23000) of the Business and Professions Code). (4) (A) Notwithstanding Section 14511, with respect to the payment of redemption payments for beverages manufactured outside the state and sold directly to consumers within the state with a direct shipper permit, the distributor shall be deemed to be the person or entity named on the direct shipper permit issued pursuant to Section 23661.3 of the Business and Professions Code, and shall be responsible for paying to the department the total redemption payment for all sales and transfers made directly to consumers in the state. If the department is unable to collect the redemption payment from the person or entity named on the direct shipper permit, the department shall give written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to that person or entity. The notice shall state that the person or entity shall not be permitted to offer that beverage brand for sale within the state. If the person or entity fails to remit the redemption payment within 30 days of issuance of the notice, the department shall notify the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control that the permitholder has failed to comply, and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control shall prohibit the offering for sale of that beverage brand within the state. (B) The department and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control shall enter into a contract, pursuant to Section 14536.5, concerning the implementation of this paragraph, which shall include a provision reimbursing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for its costs incurred in implementing this paragraph. The department may expend the amount necessary for that reimbursement from the fund. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), a beverage container sold or offered for sale in the state has a refund value of four cents ($0.04) if the beverage container has a capacity of less than 24 fluid ounces and eight cents ($0.08) if the beverage container has a capacity of 24 fluid ounces or more. (c) Commencing January 1, 2024, and notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), a beverage container that is a box, bladder, or pouch, or similar container, containing wine or distilled spirits, as described in paragraph (12) of subdivision (a) of Section 14504, sold or offered for sale in the state shall have a redemption payment and refund value of twenty-five cents ($0.25). (d) This section does not apply to a refillable beverage container. (e) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024. (Repealed (in Sec. 6) and added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 868, Sec. 7. (SB 353) Effective October 13, 2023. Operative January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
  196. 14560.5.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Minimum Redemption Value [14560 - 14562] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    Dealers and beverage distributors must use separate redemption-payment identification on invoices and certain advertising/labels, with some optional and exempted cases.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Minimum Redemption Value [14560 - 14562] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14560.5. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), an invoice or other form of accounting of a transaction submitted by a beverage distributor of beverages to a dealer shall separately identify the amount of any redemption payment imposed on beverage containers pursuant to Section 14560 and the separate identification of the invoice or other form of accounting of the transaction shall not combine or include the gross wholesale price with the redemption payment but shall separately state the gross amount of the redemption payment for each type of container included in each delivery. (2) An invoice or other form of accounting of a transaction submitted by a distributor of beer and malt beverages, wine and distilled spirit coolers, wine, wine from which alcohol has been removed, in whole or in part, whether or not sparkling or carbonated, or distilled spirits to a dealer may separately identify the portion of the gross wholesale price attributable to any redemption payment imposed on beverage containers pursuant to Section 14560 and the separate identification of the invoice or other form of accounting of the transaction may separately state the gross amount of the redemption payment for each type of container included in each delivery. The invoice or other form of accounting of this transaction may separately identify the portion of the gross wholesale price attributable to the redemption payment. (3) Notwithstanding Section 14541, the department shall randomly inspect beverage distributor invoices or other forms of accounting to ensure compliance with this subdivision. However, an unintentional error in addition or subtraction on an invoice or other form of accounting by a route driver of a distributor shall not be deemed a violation of this subdivision. (4) For purposes of this subdivision, the term “type of container” includes the amount of the redemption payment on containers under 24 ounces and on containers 24 ounces or more. (b) To the extent technically and economically feasible, a dealer may separately identify the amount of any redemption payment on the customer cash register receipt provided to the consumer, by the dealer, that is applied to the purchase of a beverage container. (c) (1) A dealer shall separately identify the amount of any redemption payment imposed on a beverage container in all advertising of beverage products and on the shelf labels of the dealer’s establishment. The separate identification shall be accomplished by stating one of the following: (A) The price of the beverage product plus a descriptive term, as described in paragraph (2). (B) The price of the beverage product plus the amount of the applicable redemption payment and a descriptive term, as described in paragraph (2). (C) The price of the beverage product plus the amount of the applicable redemption payment, a descriptive term, as described in paragraph (2), and the total of these two amounts. (2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the redemption payment shall be identified by one of the following descriptive terms: “California Redemption Value,” “CA Redemption Value,” “CRV,” “California Cash Refund,” “CA Cash Refund,” or any other message specified in Section 14561. (3) A dealer shall not include the redemption payment in the total price of a beverage container in any advertising or on the shelf of the dealer’s establishment. (4) This subdivision applies only to a dealer at a dealer location with a sales and storage area totaling more than 4,000 square feet. (5) The penalties specified in Sections 14591 and 14591.1 shall not apply to a person who violates this subdivision. (6) For purposes of paragraph (1), the shelf labels for a beverage that is included within the scope of this division beginning on January 1, 2024, but that was not subject to this division before that date, are not required until January 15, 2024. (d) With regard to the sale of beer and other malt beverages, wine and distilled spirit cooler beverages, wine, wine from which alcohol has been removed, in whole or in part, whether or not sparkling or carbonated, and distilled spirits, any amount of redemption payment imposed by this division is subject to Section 25509 of the Business and Professions Code. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 868, Sec. 8. (SB 353) Effective October 13, 2023.)
  197. 14561.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Minimum Redemption Value [14560 - 14562] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    Beverage manufacturers must label covered containers with a California redemption message, and people may not sell unlabeled covered containers to consumers, subject to stated exemptions.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Minimum Redemption Value [14560 - 14562] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14561. (a) A beverage manufacturer shall clearly indicate on all beverage containers sold or offered for sale by that beverage manufacturer in the state the message “CA Redemption Value,” “California Redemption Value,” “CA Cash Refund,” “California Cash Refund,” or “CA CRV,” by etching, embossing, or printing the beverage container or by securely affixing a clear and prominent stamp, label, or other device to the beverage container. (b) A refillable beverage container sold or offered for sale is exempt from this section. However, a beverage manufacturer or container manufacturer may place upon, or affix to, a refillable beverage container any message that the manufacturer determines to be appropriate relating to the refund value of the beverage container. (c) A person shall not offer to sell, or sell, to a consumer, a beverage container subject to subdivision (a) that has not been labeled pursuant to this section, except for a refillable beverage container that is exempt from labeling pursuant to subdivision (b). (d) The department may require that a beverage container intended for sale in the state be printed, embossed, stamped, labeled, or otherwise marked with a scan code, a quick response (QR) code, or a universal product code or similar machine-readable indicia, which shall be at least one-half inch in size, but may, at the discretion of the beverage manufacturer, be larger in size. If the beverage container is eligible to be labeled with a chasing arrows symbol in compliance with Section 42355.51, a chasing arrows symbol may be used inside the machine-readable label in lieu of the message “DEPOSIT” adjacent to or within the machine-readable indicia. For purposes of this subdivision, “chasing arrows symbol” means an equilateral triangle, formed by three arrows curved at their midpoints, depicting a clockwise path, with a short gap separating the apex of each arrow from the base of the adjacent arrow. (e) A beverage container labeled with the message specified in subdivision (a) shall have the minimum redemption payment established pursuant to Section 14560, which shall be paid by the distributor to the department pursuant to Section 14574. (f) (1) Notwithstanding any other requirement of this section, all of the following shall apply: (A) A beverage container that is included within the scope of this division beginning on January 1, 2024, but that was not subject to this division before that date, shall be exempt from the labeling requirements of this section until July 1, 2026. (B) A beverage container that is included within the scope of this division beginning on January 1, 2024, but that was not subject to this division before that date, and that was filled and labeled before July 1, 2025, shall be exempt from the labeling requirements of this section. (C) A beverage container containing a beverage described in paragraph (7) or (9) of subdivision (a) of Section 14504 that is included within the scope of this division beginning on January 1, 2024, but that was not subject to this division before that date, and that was filled and labeled before July 1, 2024, shall be exempt from the labeling requirements of this section. (2) A beverage container described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1) shall be considered an “empty beverage container” for purposes of this division as of January 1, 2024. (g) Notwithstanding any other requirement in statute or regulation, including, but not limited to, paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 2200 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, wine and distilled spirit manufacturers licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Division 9 (commencing with Section 23000) of the Business and Professions Code) shall not be required to provide samples of proposed labels or beverage containers to the department for approval before the sale or transfer of beverage containers in the state. The department shall provide the relevant labeling criteria to those wine and distilled spirit manufacturers, which the manufacturers shall use to self-certify compliance with that criteria on their registration materials submitted to the department under this division. A manufacturer may request assistance from the department in determining compliance with the labeling criteria. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 562, Sec. 4. (AB 720) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  198. 14562.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Minimum Redemption Value [14560 - 14562] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    The section says the minimum redemption payment is a regulatory fee, not proceeds of taxes, and the fund disbursements are not subject to Article XIII B tax limits.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Minimum Redemption Value [14560 - 14562] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14562. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the minimum redemption payment established by this article is a regulatory fee collected for the purpose of assuring the return for recycling of a greater percentage of the beverage containers sold in this state, and is beneficial to the beverage industry by assuring the more reliable availability of raw materials. Accordingly, the payments of redemption payments to the department for deposit in the California Beverage Container Recycling Fund are not the “proceeds of taxes,” as that term is used in subdivision (c) of Section 8 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution, and the disbursement or encumbrance of money in the fund is not subject to the limitations imposed by that article. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1339, Sec. 29. Effective October 2, 1989.)
  199. 14570.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Returns [14570 - 14576] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    Dealers must post a clear, conspicuous sign at each public entrance showing either nearby certified recycling center information or an approved beverage-container redemption procedure.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Returns [14570 - 14576] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14570. (a) Every dealer shall post a clear and conspicuous sign of at least 10 inches by 15 inches at each public entrance to the dealer’s place of business that specifies one of the following: (1) The name and address, as provided by the department, of at least the certified recycling center, location, or locations, nearest to the dealer, that redeems all types of empty beverage containers consistent with Section 14571. (2) One of the following procedures for redeeming beverage containers is available, pursuant to Section 14578: (A) Beverage containers may be redeemed at all open cash registers within this place of business. (B) Beverage containers may be redeemed at one specific location on the dealer’s premises that is identified on the sign. (b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2025. (Repealed (in Sec. 21) and added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 610, Sec. 22. (SB 1013) Effective January 1, 2023. Operative January 1, 2025, by its own provisions.)
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    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Returns [14570 - 14576] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. )

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    This section requires certified recycling centers in each convenience zone to meet minimum operating-hour and signage rules, while giving the department authority to approve reduced-hour or alternative schedules in specified cases.

    ## Public Resources Code - PRC ## DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 - 14599] ( Division 12.1 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Returns [14570 - 14576] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2. ) ## 14571. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, there shall be at least one certified recycling center or location within every convenience zone that accepts and pays the refund value, if any, at one location for all types of empty beverage containers and is open for business during at least 30 hours per week with a minimum of five hours of operation occurring during periods other than from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the department may require a certified recycling center to operate up to 50 percent of its hours of operation other than during 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (c) (1) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), the department may certify a recycling center that will operate less than 30 hours per week, if either of the following conditions are met: (A) The recycling center is in a rural region. For purposes of this subparagraph, “rural region” means a nonurban area identified by the department on an annual basis using the loan eligibility criteria of the Rural Housing Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Administration, or its successor agency. Those criteria include, but are not limited to, places, open country, cities, towns, or census designated places with populations that are less than 10,000 persons. The department may designate an area with a population of between 10,000 and 50,000 persons as a rural region, unless the area is identified as part of, or associated with, an urban area, as determined by the department on an individual basis. (B) The needs of the community and the goals of this division will be best served by certification of the operation as a recycling center. (2) A recycling center that is certified pursuant to paragraph (1) shall post a sign indicating the location of the nearest recycling center that is open at least 30 hours per week and that will accept all material types. (3) (A) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), on or before July 1, 2022, the department shall develop and implement a process pursuant to which a certified recycling center can apply to the department for authorization to operate on an alternative schedule. For purposes of this paragraph, “alternative schedule” means a schedule other than the schedule specified in subdivision (a) or that may be required by the department pursuant to subdivision (b), including reduced hours of operation. (B) The department shall include in the process developed pursuant to subparagraph (A), at a minimum, all of the following: (i) The form and content of the application required to be submitted to the department by a certified recycling center seeking to operate on an alternative schedule, and the manner in which the application shall be submitted to the department. (ii) The criteria used by the department to authorize a certified recycling center to operate on an alternative schedule, which shall include, but are not limited to, providing flexibility for certified recycling centers that are owned or operated by small or family-owned businesses and centers that are experiencing operational challenges due to natural disasters or states of emergency, as determined by the department. (iii) A minimum number of hours per week, per month, or per year that a recycling center may be open for business and still meet the requirements of subdivision (d). (iv) Any other requirements the department deems necessary for a certified recycling center to operate on an alternative schedule and still meet the requirements of subdivision (d). (d) Before establishing operating hours for a certified recycling center pursuant to subdivision (c), the department shall make a determination that this action is necessary to further the goals of this division and that the proposed operating hours will not significantly decrease the ability of consumers to conveniently return beverage containers for the refund value to a certified recycling center redeeming all material types. (e) (1) For purposes of this section, if a certified recycling center or location is staffed and is not a reverse vending machine or a bag drop recycling center, the certified recycling center is “open for business” if all of the following requirements are met: (A) An employee of the certified recycling center or location is present during the hours of operation and available to the public to accept containers and to pay the refund values. (B) In addition to the sign specified in subdivision (j), a sign having a minimum size of two feet by two feet is posted at the certified recycling center or location indicating that the certified recycling center or location is open. Where allowed by local zoning requirements or where zoning restrictions apply, the sign shall be of the maximum allowable size. (C) The prices paid, by weight or per container, are posted at the location. (2) (A) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), for purposes of this section, until January 1, 2023, a certified recycling center or location that is not a reverse vending machine or a bag drop recycling center is “open for business” if the certified recycling center or location receives written authorization from the department to operate pursuant to an appointment system during the hours of operation and the certified recycling center or location meets both of the following requirements: (i) The certified recycling center or location ensures that an employee of the certified recycling center or location is present during all appointments and available to accept containers and to pay the refund values. (ii) The certified recycling center or location meets the requirements of subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1). (B) The department shall authorize a certified recycling center or location to operate pursuant to an appointment system under subparagraph (A) only if the department determines that high customer demand, weather, or public health and safety concerns warrant the implementation of an appointment system at the certified recycling center or location. (f) (1) Except as provided in subdivisions (g) and (i), for the purpose of this section, if the recycling center consists of reverse vending machines or other unmanned automated equipment, or is a bag drop recycling center, the center is “open for business” if the equipment or bag drop is properly functioning, accepting all types of empty beverage containers at the recycling location, and paying posted refund values no less than the minimums required by this division. (2) A recycling center that meets the requirements in paragraph (1) shall not be required to have an employee present during the hours of operation in order to be “open for business.” (g) If a recycling center consists of reverse vending machines or other automated equipment, or is a bag drop recycling center, the recycling center is “open for business” if the equipment or bag drop is properly functioning, and accepting all types of empty beverage containers at one physical recycling location within the recycling location. (h) Whenever a recycling center that is a reverse vending machine is not “open for business” during the hours of operation required and posted pursuant to this section and Section 14570, the dealer that is hosting the reverse vending machine at its place of business shall redeem all empty beverage container types at all open cash registers or one designated location at the store, as specified on the sign required pursuant to subdivision (j). (i) (1) A recycling center that is a reverse vending machine or a bag drop recycling center that accepts all types of empty beverage containers except those that are three or more liters in volume and those that are pouches is open for business if it does both of the following: (A) Provides an attendant to accept all types of empty beverage containers for no less than 10 hours per week, with no less than five of those hours on a weekend day between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (B) Is operational and functioning properly for no less than 70 hours per week. (2) A handling fee shall not be paid to a recycling center described in paragraph (1) if the recycling center is located in a convenience zone in which a preexisting certified recycling center is located. Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 14585, a preexisting certified recycling center located in the same convenience zone as a recycling center described in paragraph (1) shall continue to be eligible to receive handling fee payments. (3) The department shall pay handling fees to a recycling center described in paragraph (1), and the recycling center shall pay refund values, on the basis of the number of beverage containers redeemed through the reverse vending machine or bag drop, and not on the basis of weight. The department shall determine the method of certifying the validity of the number of beverage containers counted by the reverse vending machine or bag drop. (j) In addition to the sign specified in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (e), each reverse vending machine shall be posted with a clear and conspicuous sign on or near the reverse vending machine that states that beverage containers may be redeemed by the host dealer if the machine is nonoperational at any time during the required hours of operation, pursuant to subdivision (h). The department shall determine the size and location of the sign and the message required to be printed on the sign. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 506, Sec. 6. (AB 1311) Effective January 1, 2022.)

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