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CA SB1206

Bill

Status

Passed

9/30/2022

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Skinner

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits sale or distribution of bulk hydrofluorocarbons exceeding specified global warming potential (GWP) limits: 2,200 beginning January 1, 2025; 1,500 beginning January 1, 2030; and 750 beginning January 1, 2033.

  • Exempts reclaimed hydrofluorocarbons and those used in FDA-approved metered dose inhalers (inhalers exemption expires December 27, 2030) from GWP limits.

  • Bans use of hydrofluorocarbons with GWP greater than 750 that are not reclaimed to service state-owned or operated stationary equipment beginning January 1, 2025.

  • Requires the State Air Resources Board to adopt regulations requiring low or ultra-low GWP alternatives in sectors where compliance is practicable and to post an assessment by January 1, 2025 on transitioning California's economy away from hydrofluorocarbons by 2035.

  • Deposits penalties collected for violations into the Air Pollution Control Fund and does not require local reimbursement under the California Constitution.

Legislative Description

Hydrofluorocarbon gases: sale or distribution.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 884, Statutes of 2022.

9/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/14/2022
Natural Resources6/2/2022
Appropriations3/28/2022
Environmental Quality3/2/2022
Rules2/17/2022

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