California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 7 - Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Chapter 11 - Product Stewardship
Article 2 - Architectural Paint Recovery Program
Section 18956 - Record Keeping Requirements

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 18956

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

Each stewardship organization, manufacturer, or retailer required to comply with Chapter 5 (commencing with § 48700, Part 7, Division 30 of the Public Resources Code) shall:

(a) Maintain records to support the requirements in this Article. Stewardship organizations and manufacturers must maintain records to support § 18954. Retailers must provide access to existing records on all architectural paint sold or offered for sale in the state including:

(1) The manufacturer of the paint.

(2) The date(s) the retailer purchased the paint from the manufacturer.

(3) The date(s) the retailer sold the paint.

(4) Certification letter(s) from the department, if provided by a manufacturer, to demonstrate that paint from the manufacturer is or was subject to a department-approved stewardship plan. A retailer must provide access to a certification letter only if it is being used as proof of compliance, pursuant to PRC § 48702(c)(2), that a manufacturer not listed on the department's internet website is in compliance and may sell or offer for sale paint in California.

(b) Provide the department with reasonable and timely access, as determined by the department, to its facilities, operations, and any relevant records necessary to determine compliance with this Article, upon request. Retailers will maintain and provide access to records required by this Article for 3 years. Manufacturers and stewardship organizations will maintain and provide access to records required by this Article for three years after submission of the annual report which relies upon those records.

(c) The department may take disciplinary action against any stewardship organization or manufacturer who fails to provide the department with access pursuant to this subdivision. If any stewardship organization or manufacturer fails to comply after the imposition of a civil penalty, the department may immediately remove the manufacturer(s) from the department's list of manufacturers that are in compliance with Chapter 5 (commencing with § 48700), Part 7, Division 30 of the Public Resource Code.

1. New section filed 6-6-2012; operative 6-6-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 23).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 40401 and 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 48700, 48702, 48703, 48704 and 48705, Public Resources Code.

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