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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 45Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 3§ 78055 Director Of Toxic Substances

§ 78055 Director Of Toxic Substances

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§ 78055 Director Of Toxic Substances

Key Takeaways

  • •The law defines who the 'Director' is—the person in charge of controlling toxic substances.
  • •This rule was added in 2022 and started working in 2024.
  • •The Director is part of a bigger plan to manage dangerous chemicals.

Example

If a factory is using harmful chemicals and someone needs to check if they’re following safety rules.

The 'Director' is the boss who makes sure the factory isn’t doing anything unsafe with those chemicals.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 78055 Director Of Toxic Substances

“Director” means the Director of Toxic Substances Control. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 257, Sec. 2. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2023. Operative January 1, 2024, pursuant to Sec. 4 of Stats. 2022, Ch. 257.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

directortoxicfineoperative januarydefinition

Related Statutes

  • § 78040 Environmental Agency Definition
  • § 78140 Response Action Definitions
  • § 78155 Facility Definition Reference
  • § 104556 Tobacco Settlement Definitions
  • § 129715 Health Care Director Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 78055.
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