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CA AB1672

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bloom

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes manufactured on or after January 1, 2022 to be labeled with "Do Not Flush" phrase and symbol, sized at least 2 percent of the principal display panel.

  • Prohibits covered entities from making any representation about the flushable attributes, benefits, performance, or efficacy of covered wipes through product names, endorsements, trademarks, or other means.

  • Establishes the California Consumer Education and Outreach Program requiring covered entities to participate in collection studies with wastewater agencies and conduct comprehensive multimedia education and outreach in English and Spanish until December 31, 2025.

  • Imposes civil penalties of up to $2,500 per day (maximum $100,000 per violation) on covered entities that violate labeling or representation prohibitions, with enforcement by the Attorney General, district attorney, city attorney, or county counsel.

  • Preempts all local rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes regarding labeling of covered products and applies to all cities including charter cities.

Legislative Description

Solid waste: premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes.

Last Action

In committee: Held under submission.

8/20/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations8/11/2020
Environmental Quality6/23/2020
Rules1/30/2020
Appropriations4/24/2019
Judiciary4/10/2019
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials3/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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