California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 2 - Department of Conservation
Chapter 5 - Division of Recycling
Subchapter 5 - Processors
Article 3 - Accounting and Reporting Requirements
Section 2421 - Cancellation Verification For Reusable Beverage Containers

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 2421

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Notwithstanding the cancellation verification procedures specified in section 2420(d), the proof of cancellation for reusable beverage containers by a bottle washer processor in accordance with section 2000(a)(4)(B)(ii) shall include all of the following:

(1) A receipt or weight ticket issued by the bottle washer processor receiving the shipment.

(2) Any applicable bill of lading or sales record.

(3) A receipt of the total weight of containers that are sold or transferred for subsequent refill and sale by a beverage manufacturer.

(4) A certification prepared in accordance with section 2090(d) and signed by the person at the bottle washer processor performing the cancellation. The certification shall identify all of the following:
(A) The cancelled materials, including the total count of reusable beverage containers.

(B) The date of cancellation.

(C) The method of washing. The method of washing shall ensure the requirements for cancellation specified in section 2000(a)(4)(B)(ii) are met.

(D) The manufacturer and model number of the equipment being utilized to cancel the material through washing, and the manner by which the bottle washer processor verified that the equipment is properly functioning.

(b) A bottle washer processor shall retain proof of the cancellation verification specified in subdivision (a) in an electronic format for all reusable beverage containers cancelled. A bottle washer processor shall transfer any proof of the cancellation verification specified in subdivision (a) to the department electronically upon request by the department within 10 days of the request.

(c) For any glass beverage container that began the process for cancellation as a reusable beverage container under subdivision (a), and for any reason did not complete the cancellation process, such as the glass beverage container breaking before or during washing, the glass beverage container shall only be cancelled in accordance with the requirements for a glass beverage container as specified in sections 2000(a)(4)(B)(i) and 2420(d).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14530.5, 14536 and 14539, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 14539, Public Resources Code.

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