Plastic Packaging ContainersExemptions
Section § 42340
This law section lists specific types of rigid plastic packaging containers that are exempt from certain regulations. It includes containers sent out of state, those containing products regulated by federal law like drugs, medical devices, and hazardous materials, and containers used for hazardous material shipments that must comply with specific federal safety standards.
Section § 42345
This law states that if manufacturers need more time to comply with specific recycling rules for rigid plastic packaging containers beyond what is already allowed, any further extension must be approved by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the California Legislature.