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CA AB818

Bill

Status

Passed

10/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bloom

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

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

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

  • Establishes California Consumer Education and Outreach Program requiring covered entities to participate in collection studies with wastewater agencies, conduct consumer surveys, and implement multilingual education campaigns until December 31, 2026.

  • Authorizes civil penalties up to $2,500 per day (maximum $100,000 per violation) for violations, enforceable by Attorney General, district attorneys, city attorneys, or county counsel.

  • Applies statewide and preempts all local rules and ordinances regarding labeling of covered products.

Legislative Description

Solid waste: premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 590, Statutes of 2021.

10/6/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/30/2021
Judiciary6/14/2021
Environmental Quality5/27/2021
Rules5/13/2021
Appropriations4/13/2021
Judiciary4/7/2021
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials2/25/2021

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