California § 42291.5 - For each pound of recycled plastic postconsumer material purchased from a source
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 42291.5 — For each pound of recycled plastic postconsumer material purchased from a source, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42291.5. For each pound of recycled plastic postconsumer material purchased from a source
For each pound of recycled plastic postconsumer material purchased from a source of recycled plastic postconsumer material in this state for use in the manufacture of plastic trash bags, or other products manufactured with recycled plastic postconsumer material in compliance with this chapter, the board shall credit the manufacturer certifying pursuant to Section 42293 with having used 1.2 pounds of recycled plastic postconsumer material toward compliance with the requirements of Section 42291.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 42291.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 42291.5 cover?
Section 42291.5 ("For each pound of recycled plastic postconsumer material purchased from a source") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 42291.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 42291.5 apply to my situation?
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