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CA SB419

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Simitian

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires pharmaceutical manufacturers selling or distributing self-injected medications in California to submit annual plans to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery describing how they support safe collection and disposal of waste devices (hypodermic needles, pen needles, intravenous needles, and similar devices)

  • Plans must be submitted in an electronic format as prescribed by the department, with initial submission due by July 1, 2010, and annually thereafter

  • Manufacturers must post and maintain copies of their plans in a readily accessible location on their internet websites

  • The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery must post and maintain copies of all manufacturer plans on its internet website

Legislative Description

Solid waste: home-generated sharps.

Last Action

In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

9/28/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/22/2011
Environmental Quality2/24/2011
Rules2/16/2011

Full Bill Text

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