Prop 67 in California. Anyone know where I can get some info about this?

[not_what_you_d_expect]

Hey guys,

Can anyone tell me where I can get some clarification about this new law? I tried the California Secretary of State, The Governors Office, CArecyling.ca.gov and several online sites, but I can’t find a definitive answer to my question.

I’m trying to find out if my parts department (at an RV Dealership) is subject to this new law or not. What I’m seeing seems to be telling me that the law is only for Grocery Stores, Convenience Stores, Pharmacies and Liquor Stores.

But I’d sure like to be certain.

Thanks in advance for any help.

[friedo]

Ballotpedia is a good resource for information on initiatives. Here’s their page on CA Prop 67.

The proposition upholds an existing statute (SB 270) which is described as follows:

The measure was designed to prohibit large grocery stores and pharmacies from providing plastic single-use carryout bags and ban small grocery stores, convenience stores, and liquor stores from doing so the following year. It allowed single-use plastic bags for meat, bread, produce, bulk food, and perishable items. The measure required stores to charge 10 cents for recycled, compostable, and reusable grocery bags. Revenue from the charge was intended to cover the costs of non-plastic bags and educate consumers. Proposition 67 exempted consumers using a payment card or voucher issued by the California Special Supplemental Food Program from being charged for bags. The measure provided $2 million to state plastic bag manufacturers for the purpose of helping them retain jobs and transition to making thicker, multi-use, recycled plastic bags.

So it only applies to large grocery stores and pharmacies the first year, and small grocery stores, convenience stores, and liquor stores later. Nothing about any other kinds of stores.

For reference, here’s the actual text of SB270:

(g) “Store” means a retail establishment that meets any of the following requirements:
(1) A full-line, self-service retail store with gross annual sales of two million dollars ($2,000,000) or more that sells a line of dry groceries, canned goods, or nonfood items, and some perishable items.
(2) Has at least 10,000 square feet of retail space that generates sales or use tax pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law (Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 7200) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) and has a pharmacy licensed pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code.
(3) Is a convenience food store, foodmart, or other entity that is engaged in the retail sale of a limited line of goods, generally including milk, bread, soda, and snack foods, and that holds a Type 20 or Type 21 license issued by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
(4) Is a convenience food store, foodmart, or other entity that is engaged in the retail sale of goods intended to be consumed off the premises, and that holds a Type 20 or Type 21 license issued by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
(5) Is not otherwise subject to paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), if the retail establishment voluntarily agrees to comply with the requirements imposed upon a store pursuant to this chapter, irrevocably notifies the department of its intent to comply with the requirements imposed upon a store pursuant to this chapter, and complies with the requirements established pursuant to Section 42284.

[not_what_you_d_expect]

Thanks Friedo!

I appreciate your help.

[bob_2]

Are you complaining that they won’t give you a bag, or starting a campaign to stop them giving bags?

We have a similar law here and most people support it. Many shops that *could *be exempt, choose to comply.

[not_what_you_d_expect]

No, I’m just trying to give good information to my boss so that she can make a decision about how to handle it.