{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"42649.5","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 42649.5","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 12.8. Recycling of Commercial Solid Waste [42649. - 42649.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30/part-3/chapter-12.8"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 476, Sec. 12.   (AB 341)   Effective January 1, 2012.","effective":"2012-01-01","html":"<p>(a) This chapter does not limit the authority of a local agency to adopt, implement, or enforce a local commercial solid waste recycling requirement that is more stringent or comprehensive than the requirements of this section or limit the authority of a local agency in a county with a population of less than 200,000 to require commercial solid waste recycling.</p><p>(b) This chapter does not modify, limit, or abrogate in any manner any of the following:</p><p>(1) A franchise granted or extended by a city, county, or other local government agency.</p><p>(2) A contract, license, or permit to collect solid waste previously granted or extended by a city, county, or other local government agency.</p><p>(3) The existing right of a business to sell or donate its recyclable materials.</p>","text":"(a) This chapter does not limit the authority of a local agency to adopt, implement, or enforce a local commercial solid waste recycling requirement that is more stringent or comprehensive than the requirements of this section or limit the authority of a local agency in a county with a population of less than 200,000 to require commercial solid waste recycling. (b) This chapter does not modify, limit, or abrogate in any manner any of the following: (1) A franchise granted or extended by a city, county, or other local government agency. (2) A contract, license, or permit to collect solid waste previously granted or extended by a city, county, or other local government agency. (3) The existing right of a business to sell or donate its recyclable materials.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/recycling-of-commercial-solid-waste-42649-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}