On and after January 1, 1991, every consumer of newsprint in California shall ensure that at least 25 percent of all newsprint used by that consumer of newsprint is made from recycled-content newsprint, if recycled-content newsprint is available at a price comparable to that of newsprint made from virgin material, if the recycled-content newsprint meets the quality standards established by the board pursuant to Section 42775, and if the recycled-content newsprint is available within a reasonable period of time.
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Section § 42760
Starting January 1, 1991, anyone in California who uses newsprint must ensure that at least 25% of their newsprint is made from recycled materials, as long as this recycled newsprint is about the same price as regular newsprint, meets certain quality standards, and is available in a reasonable time.
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Section § 42761
This law section outlines the required percentage of newsprint that should be made from recycled materials, with increasing levels over time. Starting from 1994, at least 30% of the newsprint should be recycled, rising to 35% in 1996, 40% in 1998, and then 50% by 2000.
The percentage of newsprint used which is made from recycled-content newsprint shall be calculated in tons used on an annual basis and shall increase to:
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 42761(a) Thirty percent on and after January 1, 1994.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 42761(b) Thirty-five percent on and after January 1, 1996.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 42761(c) Forty percent on and after January 1, 1998.
(d)CA Public Resources Code § 42761(d) Fifty percent on and after January 1, 2000.
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