1. (a) Unless otherwise specified in Section 25607.1 et seq., a warning for an environmental exposure meets the requirements of this subarticle if it complies with the content requirements in Section 25605 and is provided using one or more of the following methods:

   1. (1) For indoor environments or outdoor spaces with clearly defined entrances, a warning sign posted at all public entrances to the affected area in no smaller than 72-point type. The warning sign must:

      1. (A) Clearly identify one or more sources of exposure.
      2. (B) Be provided in a conspicuous manner and under such conditions as to make it likely to be seen, read, and understood by an ordinary individual in the course of normal daily activity.
      3. (C) Be provided in English and in any other language used on other signage in the affected area.

   2. (2) A warning provided in a notice mailed, sent electronically, or otherwise delivered to each occupant in the affected area. The notice must:

      1. (A) Clearly identify one or more sources of exposure.
      2. (B) Include a map that clearly identifies the affected area.
      3. (C) Be provided at least every three months.
      4. (D) Be provided in English and in any other language ordinarily used by the person to communicate with the public.

   3. (3) A warning published in the main or local news section of a newspaper with the largest circulation in the area for which the warning is given, at least once every three months. The warning must:

      1. (A) Clearly identify one or more sources of exposure.
      2. (B) Be at least a quarter-page in size in the print version.
      3. (C) Include a map that clearly identifies the affected area.
      4. (D) Also be published in the electronic version of the publication, if any.
      5. (E) If a newspaper published in a language other than English is circulated in the affected area, the warning must be published in that newspaper and in that language, in addition to being published in English in at least one English-language newspaper that circulates in that area.

Note: Authority cited: Section 25249.12, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25249.6 and 25249.11, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect adding section filed 9-5-2008 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2008, No. 36).

2. Repealer and new section filed 8-30-2016; operative 8-30-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2). For current law, see sections under Article 6, operative until August 30, 2018 (Register 2016, No. 36).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading filed 8-30-2018 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2018, No. 35).