1. (a) A red tag must be red in color and 3 inches wide by 5 inches long and made of plastic or other durable and damage resistant material.

2. (b) Red tags must bear the following information on both sides of the tag:

   1. (1) The following wording, printed in white at the top of the tag in all capital letters in at least 36-point bold-faced type: “DELIVERY PROHIBITED!”
   2. (2) The following wording, printed in white below the wording described in paragraph (1) in at least 16-point type: “Delivering or withdrawing any hazardous substance may result in liability of up to $5,000 per day per UST.”
   3. (3) Printed below the wording described in paragraph (2), the following wording in at least 16-point type: “If you have questions, please contact:”
   4. (4) Following the wording described in paragraph (3), there must be a blank area at least 1/2 inch wide by three inches long in which the Board or the Unified Program Agency, whichever affixed the red tag, must write legibly in permanent ink its name and telephone number.
   5. (5) In the lower left-hand corner, a unique identification number imprinted mechanically at the time of production.
   6. (6) In the lower right-hand corner, a graphic comprised of a blue background, the letters “SWRCB” in black, and white wavy lines depicting water.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25299.3 and 25299.7, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 25292.3, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-28-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 44).