{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"42244.5","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 42244.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 30. WASTE MANAGEMENT [40000. - 49654.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30"},{"name":"PART 3. STATE PROGRAMS [42000. - 42999.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Compost Market Program [42230. - 42246.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30/part-3/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Compost Market Program [42240. - 42246.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30/part-3/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1207, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>On or before January 1, 1994, the board shall evaluate rice straw for use as a solid waste landfill cover material or for use as an extender for currently used cover material. Rice straw or rice straw materials, when used as a substitute for or mixed with currently approved cover material, shall possess all the physical characteristics required in the definition of a cover material. The results of the evaluation shall be included in the report required pursuant to Section <a href=\"/prc/40507\">40507</a>.</p>","text":"On or before January 1, 1994, the board shall evaluate rice straw for use as a solid waste landfill cover material or for use as an extender for currently used cover material. Rice straw or rice straw materials, when used as a substitute for or mixed with currently approved cover material, shall possess all the physical characteristics required in the definition of a cover material. The results of the evaluation shall be included in the report required pursuant to Section 40507.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/compost-market-program-42244-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}