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Proposed California AB 1690

Proposed Legslationa could change the course of the cigarette industry in California. California AB 1690 Addresses Cigarette Filters and Other Cigarette-Related Items
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2022 Pending Lawsuits

Pending Lawsuits for 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a backlog of trials, some initially scheduled to be heard over two years ago. This year there is anticipated resolution of long-awaited civil and criminal cases. Below are some of the highlights of some of these lawsuits.
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CA Compost Law

Landfills are the third-largest source of methane, but SB 1383 plans to change that. To reduce methane emissions in California, SB 1383  Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016, was passed in September 2016 and goes into effect on January 1, 2022.
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California Fires

With worsening deforestation and fires, California fire prevention bills are urgently needed. Over the last decade, California residents have grown accustomed to fire warnings and evacuations. Climate change, drought, and heatwaves make California more susceptible to forest fires. While these fires can occur for various reasons, dried vegetation and lightning attacks are the most common starters.