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CA SB1152

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2020

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Skinner

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires manufacturers of solar panels sold in California to include a permanently affixed label with disposal and recycling information beginning January 1, 2023.

  • Mandates the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, in consultation with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission and Public Utilities Commission, to develop implementing regulations.

  • Regulations must establish minimum standards for label durability, a color-coding scheme to identify hazardous versus non-hazardous solar modules, and educational materials for processors.

  • Color-coding scheme must distinguish non-hazardous monocrystalline or polycrystalline modules from film-type modules to facilitate proper hazardous waste identification.

Legislative Description

Solar panels: disposal: labeling.

Last Action

From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

3/26/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules2/20/2020

Full Bill Text

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