California · Public Resources Code - PRC

PRC §42425.3: (a) A producer, program operator, stewardship organization, manufacturer, distributor, retailer, importer, recycler, or collection site shall do both of the following: (1) Upon request, provide the de

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(a) A producer, program operator, stewardship organization, manufacturer, distributor, retailer, importer, recycler, or collection site shall do both of the following: (1) Upon request, provide the department with reasonable and timely access, as determined by the department, to its facilities and operations, as necessary to determine compliance with this chapter. (2) Upon request, provide the department and the Department of Toxic Substances Control with relevant records necessary to determine compliance with this chapter. (b) The records required by this chapter shall be maintained and accessible for three years. All reports and records provided to the department pursuant to this chapter shall be provided under penalty of perjury. (c) (1) The department may impose administrative civil penalties pursuant to Section 42425.1 on a producer, program operator, stewardship organization, manufacturer, distributor, retailer, importer, recycler, or collection site that fails to provide the department with the access required pursuant to this section. (2) The department may post a notice on the department’s internet website that is maintained pursuant to Section 42425 that a producer that fails to provide the department with access pursuant to this section, along with the producer’s brands and covered batteries, is no longer in compliance with this chapter.

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