Pub. Resources Code, § 42361 · Chapter 5.9. Plastic Microbeads Nuisance Prevention Law
Pub. Resources Code, § 42361
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a) “Person” means an individual, business, or other entity.
(b) (1) “Personal care product” means an article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced to, or otherwise applied to, the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance, and an article intended for use as a component of that type of article.
(2) “Personal care product” does not include a prescription drug, as defined in Section 110010.2 of the Health and Safety Code.
(c) “Plastic microbead” means an intentionally added solid plastic particle measuring five millimeters or less in every dimension.
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History
Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 594, Sec. 1. (AB 888) Effective January 1, 2016.
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