Public Resources Code section 43022

(a)

The open burning of solid waste, except for the infrequent burning of agricultural wastes, silvicultural wastes, landclearing debris, diseased trees, or debris from emergency cleanup operations, is prohibited at any solid waste facility.

(b)

The owners and operators of solid waste facilities shall comply with subdivision (a) on and after the effective date of the federal regulations set forth in Subpart C (commencing with Section 258.20) of Part 258 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Source: Section 43022, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=43022. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/public_resources_code_section_43022

Original Source: Section 43022, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=43022. (last accessed May 12, 2025).