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AB 1200 Requires Chemical Disclosures in Cookware and Food Packaging

October 6, 2021 3:30 pmOctober 6, 2021 3:32 pm

On October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1200 by Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), related to cookware. Section One of the bill adds Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 109000) to Part 3 of Division 104...

Food Delivery App Bill to Increase Price Transparency, Tip Protections, Signed by Governor

October 6, 2021 3:16 pmOctober 6, 2021 7:19 pm

A bill that removes hidden fees from food-delivery app companies, as well as increase transparency and give workers tip protections, was signed by Gavin Newsom into law on Tuesday. Assembly Bill 286, authored by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), will...

AB 1201: Labeling to Include Products From all Material Types

October 6, 2021 2:58 pmOctober 6, 2021 3:00 pm

On October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1201 by Assembly members Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), Laura Friedman (D-Burbank), Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), Devon Mathis(R-Visalia). AB 1201 expands product-labeling requirements related to biodegradability and compostability from...

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Ending Mandatory Minimum Sentences For Many Non-Violent Drug Crimes

October 6, 2021 11:39 amOctober 6, 2021 11:41 am

Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that ends mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug crimes on Tuesday, giving judges more individual discretion on punishing criminals. Senate Bill 73, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), ends the prohibition...

AB 1311 Expands CalRecycle Bottle Bill Recycling Program

October 6, 2021 7:14 amOctober 6, 2021 11:08 am

On October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1311 by Assemblyman Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa), related to recycling. Section One of the bill adds Section 14503.5.1 to the Public Resources Code to provide a definition of...

SB 343 Addresses Recycling Symbols

October 6, 2021 2:45 amOctober 6, 2021 6:19 am

October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 343 by Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), related to recycling symbols. Section One of the bill amends Section 17580 of the Business and Professions Code dealing with supporting documentation...

SB 336: Notice of COVID State and Local Guidance

October 5, 2021 10:05 amOctober 5, 2021 10:48 am

On October 4, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 336 by Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa-Bogh (R-Rancho Cucamonga). SB 336 adds and repeals Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 120120) of Part 1 of Division 105 of the Health and...