Pub. Resources Code, § 42362 · Chapter 5.9. Plastic Microbeads Nuisance Prevention Law

Pub. Resources Code, § 42362

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

On and after January 1, 2020, a person shall not sell or offer for promotional purposes in this state any personal care products containing plastic microbeads that are used to exfoliate or cleanse in a rinse-off product, including, but not limited to, toothpaste.

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History

Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 594, Sec. 1. (AB 888) Effective January 1, 2016.

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=42362.
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