{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"42782","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 42782","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 15. Newsprint [42750. - 42791.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30/part-3/chapter-15"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. False Certification [42780. - 42783.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30/part-3/chapter-15/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 35, Sec. 23.   Effective March 30, 1990.","effective":"1990-03-30","html":"<p>If any consumer of newsprint provides the board with a false or misleading certificate concerning why the consumer of newsprint was unable to obtain the minimum amounts of recycled-content newsprint pursuant to Section <a href=\"/prc/42773\">42773</a>, the board, within 30 days of making this determination, shall refer the false or misleading certificate to the Attorney General for prosecution for fraud.</p>","text":"If any consumer of newsprint provides the board with a false or misleading certificate concerning why the consumer of newsprint was unable to obtain the minimum amounts of recycled-content newsprint pursuant to Section 42773, the board, within 30 days of making this determination, shall refer the false or misleading certificate to the Attorney General for prosecution for fraud.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/false-certification-42782","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}