{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"14540","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 14540","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500. - 14599.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-12.1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Administration [14530. - 14549.9.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-12.1/chapter-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1290, Sec. 2.   Effective September 29, 1986.","effective":"1986-09-29","html":"<p>The department may review and verify all applications for certification of recycling centers and processors, and may conduct a comprehensive field investigation of any applicant in any manner which the department deems necessary to promote the purposes of this division. This division does not prohibit the department from certifying the same location or entity as both a processor and a recycling center.</p>","text":"The department may review and verify all applications for certification of recycling centers and processors, and may conduct a comprehensive field investigation of any applicant in any manner which the department deems necessary to promote the purposes of this division. This division does not prohibit the department from certifying the same location or entity as both a processor and a recycling center.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/administration-14540","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}