Plain English Breakdown
The official text contains a blank ('____ days') for the deadline to publish the carbon credit program list, so the exact timeframe is unknown.
Rules for Carbon Credit Ads
This law creates a legal presumption that environmental marketing claims are valid if they follow specific rules about carbon credits and net zero emissions.
What This Bill Does
- Establishes a presumption in court cases until January 1, 2032, that an environmental claim is valid if the defendant follows disclosure rules for voluntary carbon offsets or net zero emissions claims.
- Requires the State Air Resources Board to publish and maintain a list of approved carbon crediting programs within a certain number of days after January 1, 2027.
Who It Names or Affects
- Companies making environmental marketing claims
- The California State Air Resources Board
Limits and Unknowns
- The exact number of days after January 1, 2027, for the board to publish its list is not specified in this text.
- This legal presumption only applies until January 1, 2032.