Section 18946 - Record Keeping RequirementsEach stewardship organization, manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer required to comply with Chapter 20 (commencing with Section 42970), Part 3, Division 30 of the Public Resources Code shall:
(a) Maintain records to support the requirements in this Article. Stewardship organizations and manufacturers must maintain records to support Sections 18943 and 18944. Wholesalers and retailers must maintain records on all carpet sold or offered for promotional purposes in the state including:(1) The manufacturer of the carpet.(2) The date(s) the retailer ordered or purchased the carpet from the manufacturer.(3) The date(s) the retailer sold or offered the carpet for promotional purposes.(4) Invoices or functionally equivalent billing documents.(5) Certification letter(s) from the department if provided by a manufacturer to demonstrate that carpet from the manufacturer is or was subject to a department-approved stewardship plan.(b) Provide the department with reasonable and timely access, as determined by the department, to its facilities, operations, and any relevant records necessary to determine compliance with this Article, upon request. The records required by this Article shall be accessible for three years.(c) Make all records required by this Article available for inspection or audit by the department, or its agent and other duly authorized regulatory agencies during normal working hours.(d) Submit copies of specified records to the department upon request or at a frequency approved by the department.(e) The department may take disciplinary action against any stewardship organization or manufacturer who fails to provide the department with access pursuant to this section including, but not limited to, imposing penalties and the immediate removal from the department's list of manufacturers that are in compliance with Chapter 20 (commencing with Section 42970), Part 3, Division 30 of the Public Resource Code and this Article.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 18946
1. New section filed 1-26-2012; operative 1-26-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 4). Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502 and 42974, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 42972, 42972.5, 42973, 42974, 42975, 42976, 42977, 42977.1, 42978 and 42981, Public Resources Code.
1. New section filed 1-26-2012; operative 1-26-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 4).