Unsafe products: disposal: penalties.
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Overview
This bill changes how unsafe products are handled and disposed of in California. Currently, manufacturers are responsible for safe return or disposal. This bill shifts the responsibility to the manufacturer if they own the brand or trademark of the product. It also increases the penalties for violating product safety regulations, allowing the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to impose daily administrative penalties of up to $5,000 for intentional violations. The bill creates dedicated state accounts to manage these penalties and fund related recycling and enforcement activities.
Key provisions
- Manufacturers are defined more broadly to include brand owners.
- Manufacturers are now responsible for the safe return or disposal of unsafe products at no cost to consumers.
- Administrative penalties for violations have been increased to $2,500 per day or $5,000 per day for intentional violations.
- Creates the Product Recall Penalty Account and the Hazardous Product Recall Penalty Account to manage collected penalties.
- Requires the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to establish a process for assessing penalties, including an informal hearing.
- Authorizes the Department of Toxic Substances Control to oversee enforcement for hazardous products.
- Retailers must remove recalled products from shelves and websites within a specified timeframe.
- Provides for corrective action or retrofit options for recalled products.
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