Title PRC, California Pub. Res. Code

(a) All rigid plastic bottles and rigid plastic containers sold in the state shall be labeled with a code that indicates the resin used to produce the rigid plastic bottle or rigid plastic container. Rigid plastic bottles or rigid plastic containers with labels and basecups of a …

On and after January 1, 1992, it is unlawful to manufacture for use in this state any rigid plastic container which is not labeled in accordance with Section 18015. A violation of this section is a crime punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000). (Added by Stats. 1988…

This division does not apply to rigid plastic containers or rigid plastic bottles that are medical devices, medical products that are required to be sterile, prescription medicine, and packaging used for those products. (Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 115, Sec. 4. (AB 793) Effective J…

Except as provided in Section 19511, every manufacturer shall ensure that the annual tonnage of fiberglass manufactured or sold in the state by that manufacturer on and after January 1, 1992, other than fiberglass in inventory manufactured for sale before January 1, 1992, shall c…

The percentage of fiberglass sold which is made of cullet shall be calculated in tons used on an annual basis. Unless the department determines that an increase in the percentage of cullet would pose an unreasonable technical burden on the fiberglass manufacturer that exceeds the…

On or before January 1, 1994, the department shall request comments from at least two fiberglass manufacturers, two cullet processors, and any other interested parties on the feasibility of increasing the percentage of cullet in fiberglass to 30 percent. On or before July 1, 1994…

This division shall be known and may be cited as the California Environmental Quality Act. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1312.)

For the purposes of this chapter, “mine” includes all mineral bearing properties of whatever kind or character, whether underground, or in a quarry or pit, or any other source from which any mineral substance is or may be obtained. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1131.)

For the purposes of this chapter, “lead agency” means the city, county, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, or the board that has the principal responsibility for approving a surface mining operation or reclamation plan pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing wit…

The department is the primary state agency responsible for review and investigation of geologic hazards, as defined in Section 2009, including, but not limited to, the strong motion aspects of earthquake and any geologic hazards that may occur in relation to natural disasters and…

Unless context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this chapter govern the construction of this division. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1556.)

“Commission” means the Ventura-Los Angeles Mountain and Coastal Study Commission. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1556.)

“Zone” means: (1) the Ventura-Los Angeles Mountain and Coastal Zone which includes the land and water area of the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Region, comprised of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, seaward to the outermost limit of the state’s jurisdiction, landward to the Ve…

“Region” means the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Region, comprised of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1556.)

“Irreversible modification” means any modification that affects the physical shape, function, or environment of any estuary, watershed, flood plain, or park and recreation area. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1556.)

The director may do any of the following: (a) (1) Make a collection of typical geological and mineralogical specimens, especially those of economic and commercial importance, and of models, drawings, and descriptions of the mechanical appliances used in mining and metallurgical p…

The State Geologist shall provide all requested and recommended information to the director who shall prepare a report for transmission to the Governor on or before the 15th day of September of each year. The report shall include a section reviewing the status of measures taken i…

The director may receive on behalf of this state, for the use and benefit of the survey, gifts, bequests, devises, and legacies of real or other property and may use the same in accordance with the wishes of the donors. If no instructions are given by the donors, the director sha…

The State Geologist may do all of the following: (a) Make, facilitate, and encourage special studies of the mineral resources, mineral industries, geology, and geologic hazards in the state. (b) Collect statistics concerning the occurrence and production of the economically impor…

Division 1 (commencing with Section 500) and this division shall not be construed as abridging the authorized geologic functions of other state agencies. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 236, Sec. 5. (SB 831) Effective January 1, 2026.)

The State Geologist may prepare a special collection of ores and minerals of California to be sent to or used at any world’s fair or exposition in order to display the mineral wealth of the State. (Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 371.)

Notwithstanding Section 14670 of the Government Code, subject to the approval of the Director of General Services, the State Geologist may lease, for a period not to exceed 20 years, collections of ores and minerals of California for the public benefit. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch.…

(a) The owner or the operator of a mining operation within the state shall forward to the supervisor annually, not later than a date established by the supervisor, on forms approved by the board from time to time, a report that identifies all of the following: (1) The name, addre…

A manufacturer or processor may report to the State Geologist data on consumption or utilization of mineral materials. Those reports, if appropriately identified as confidential by the submitting entity, shall be maintained by the department as confidential. Publications issued a…

The department may at any time enter or examine any and all mines, quarries, wells, mills, reduction works, refining works, and other mineral properties or working plants in this state in order to gather data to comply with this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 236, Sec. 7. …

(a) The survey shall establish a Geologic Carbon Sequestration Group to provide independent expertise and regulatory guidance to the State Air Resources Board. The duties of the Geologic Carbon Sequestration Group shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (1) I…

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this division. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 276.)

“Applicant” means any person who submits an application for certification pursuant to the provisions of this division, including, but not limited to, any person who explores for or develops geothermal resources. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1271.)

“Application” means any request for certification of any site and related facility filed in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to this division. An applicant for a geothermal powerplant and related facilities may propose more than one site and related geothermal …

“Coastal zone” means the “coastal zone” as defined in Section 30103. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)

“Suisun Marsh” means the Suisun Marsh, as defined in Section 29101. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1155.)

“Jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission” means the area defined in Section 66610 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1155.)

“Commission” means the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 276.)

“Construction” means onsite work to install permanent equipment or structure for any facility. “Construction” does not include any of the following: (a) The installation of environmental monitoring equipment. (b) A soil or geological investigation. (c) A topographical survey. (d)…

“Public advisor” means the public advisor employed by the commission pursuant to Section 25217.1. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 353, Sec. 2. (AB 1533) Effective January 1, 2025.)

“Electric transmission line” means any electric powerline carrying electric power from a thermal powerplant located within the state to a point of junction with any interconnected transmission system. “Electric transmission line” does not include any replacement on the existing s…

“Electric utility” means any person engaged in, or authorized to engage in, generating, transmitting, or distributing electric power by any facilities, including, but not limited to, any such person who is subject to the regulation of the Public Utilities Commission. (Added by St…

“Energy” means work or heat that is, or may be, produced from any fuel or source whatsoever. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 276.)

“Facility” means any electric transmission line or thermal powerplant, or both electric transmission line and thermal powerplant, regulated according to the provisions of this division. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 276.)

“Account” means the Energy Resources Programs Account. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1067, Sec. 1. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 1067.)

“Member” or “member of the commission” means a member of the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission appointed pursuant to Section 25200. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 276.)

“Notice” means the notice of intent, as further defined in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 25500), which shall state the intention of an applicant to file an application for certification of any site and related facility. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 276.)

“Interested party” means any person whom the commission finds and acknowledges as having a real and direct interest in any proceeding or action carried on, under, or as a result of the operation of, this division. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 276.)

“Equivalent certification program” means a program, as further defined in Section 25540.5, administered by a county and approved by the commission, which may substitute for the site and related facility certification procedures established pursuant to this division. (Added by Sta…

“Person” means any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, limited liability company, or company. “Person” also includes any city, county, public district or agency, the state or any department or agency thereof, and the United States to…

“Plan” means the Emergency Load Curtailment and Energy Distribution Plan. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 276.)