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Pub. Resources Code, § 42466.2 · Article 4. Manufacturer Responsibility

Pub. Resources Code, § 42466.2

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

(a) A manufacturer of a “covered electronic device,” as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (g) of Section 42463, shall send a notice in accordance with the schedule specified in paragraph (1) or (2), as applicable, of subdivision (c), to any retailer that sells that covered electronic device, as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (g) of Section 42463, manufactured by the manufacturer. The notice shall identify the covered electronic device, as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (g) of Section 42463, by brand and model number, and shall inform the retailer that the electronic device, as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (g) of Section 42463, is a covered electronic device, as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (g) of Section 42463, and is subject to a covered battery-embedded waste recycling fee in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 42464.

(b) A manufacturer subject to this subdivision shall also send copies of the notice to CalRecycle.

(c) The notice required by this subdivision shall be sent in accordance with the following schedule:

(1) On or before July 1, 2025, and every year thereafter, the manufacturer shall send a notice covering any covered electronic device, as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (g) of Section 42463, manufactured by that manufacturer that is subject to this chapter.

(2) On or before July 1, 2025, and every year thereafter, the manufacturer shall send a notice covering any product manufactured by that manufacturer that is exempt from the covered battery-embedded product definition, pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (g) of Section 42463.

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History

Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 370, Sec. 18. (SB 1215) Effective January 1, 2023. Conditionally inoperative as provided in Sections 42485 and 42486.

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