Pub. Resources Code, § 40116 · Chapter 2. Definitions

Pub. Resources Code, § 40116

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“Compost” means the product resulting from the controlled biological decomposition of organic wastes that are source separated from the municipal solid waste stream, or which are separated at a centralized facility. “Compost” includes vegetable, yard, and wood wastes which are not hazardous waste.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 145, Sec. 3. Effective June 19, 1990.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC&sectionNum=40116.
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