Public Resources Code - PRC
DIVISION 30. WASTE MANAGEMENT [40000 - 49654]
( Division 30 added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1096, Sec. 2. ) PART 2. INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS [40900 - 41956]
( Part 2 added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1095, Sec. 22. ) CHAPTER 7. Approval of Local Planning [41800 - 41851]
( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1095, Sec. 22. ) ARTICLE 3. Other Provisions [41820.5 - 41822]
( Article 3 added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1095, Sec. 22. ) 41821.6.
In order to ensure that records required pursuant to this article are properly maintained, in addition to inspecting all relevant records, the department may conduct audits, perform site inspections, observe facility operations, and otherwise investigate the recordkeeping and reporting of persons subject to the requirements of this article. Any records, reports, notes, studies, drawings, schematics, photographs, or trade secrets, as defined in Section 3426.1 of the Civil Code, obtained, produced, or created by the department in connection with or arising from those audits, inspections, or observations are confidential and shall not be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government
Code).
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 391. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)