Plain English Breakdown
The specific list of refrigerants for new exemptions is referenced as 'as specified' but not detailed in the provided text.
Changes to Rules on Selling Hydrofluorocarbon Gases
This law removes the current exception for reclaimed hydrofluorocarbons and creates new exceptions only for specific refrigerants.
What This Bill Does
- Removes the rule that allowed people to sell reclaimed hydrofluorocarbons without breaking the ban.
- Creates new exemptions for certain types of refrigerants as specified in the law.
- Expands the scope of a crime by eliminating the exemption for reclaimed gases.
Who It Names or Affects
- People or businesses that sell hydrofluorocarbons in California.
- Local government agencies and school districts regarding state-mandated costs.
Terms To Know
- Hydrofluorocarbons
- Gases used in cooling systems that are subject to sales bans if they exceed certain global warming limits.
- Reclaimed hydrofluorocarbons
- Used gases defined under a specified federal regulation that were previously exempt from the ban.
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not list the specific refrigerants that qualify for the new exemptions.
- The law states no reimbursement is required but only mentions it is for 'a specified reason' without detailing what that reason is in this summary.