Effective July 1, 2011 all mills that sell carpet into California will be required to assess, report and remit a stewardship assessment of $0.05 / sq yard of carpet.
The law requires all manufacturers who sell into California, as well as all distributors, wholesalers and retailers, to comply with the law. A civil penalty may be imposed by California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for anyone in violation of AB 2398. As you can see below, the penalties are steep:
One thousand dollars ($1,000) per day
Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per day if violation is intentional, knowing, or negligent
Civil penalties may be imposed on any person who violates AB 2398 (i.e. manufacturer, distributor, importer, wholesaler, retailer)
To help carpet companies understand AB2398 rules and regulations, CARE has created a website with detailed information about the legislation. Find out what you need to know by visiting:
Leave a comment