Bill > SB731

This bill amends existing California law regarding safety requirements for large trash receptacles and storage containers placed on roadways or curbs. Currently, manufacturers and owners of these containers (longer than 3 feet and taller than 4 feet) are required to mark them with reflectors on each side and apply eight strips of reflective tape. The bill modifies the previous requirement by changing the exemption date for the reflective tape provision from July 1, 2023, to January 1, 2025, and removes the specific requirement that the reflective materials be made of high-performance retroreflective sheeting. The bill maintains the existing penalty structure for non-compliance, which includes escalating fines of $100 for the first violation, $500 for the second, and $1,000 for subsequent violations if not corrected within 14 days. The law allows enforcement by the Attorney General, district attorney, or city attorney, and the collected fines will be deposited into the Accident Prevention and Road Safety Fund. This change aims to provide more flexibility for container owners while still maintaining visibility and safety standards for large waste containers on roadways.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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