§ 25249.8. — 25249.8. (Added November 4, 1986, by initiative Proposition 65.)

List Of Chemicals Known to Cause Cancer Or Reproductive Toxicity.
(a)
On or before March 1, 1987, the Governor shall cause to be published a list of those chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity within the meaning of this chapter, and he shall cause such list to be revised and republished in light of additional knowledge at least once per year thereafter. Such list shall include at a minimum those substances identified by reference in Labor Code
Section 6382(b)(1) and those substances identified additionally by reference in Labor Code Section 6382(d).
(b)
A chemical is known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity within the meaning of this chapter if in the opinion of the state’s qualified experts it has been clearly shown through scientifically valid testing according to generally accepted principles to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, or if a body considered to be authoritative by such experts has formally identified it as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity, or if an agency of the state or federal government has formally required it to be labeled or identified as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity.
(c)
On or before January 1, 1989, and at least once per year thereafter, the Governor shall cause to be published a separate list of those chemicals that at the time of publication are
required by state or federal law to have been tested for potential to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity but that the state’s qualified experts have not found to have been adequately tested as required.
(d)
The Governor shall identify and consult with the state’s qualified experts as necessary to carry out his duties under this section.
(e)
In carrying out the duties of the Governor under this section, the Governor and his designates shall not be considered to be adopting or amending a regulation within the meaning of the Administrative Procedure Act as defined in Government Code Section 11370.

Legislative History

Added November 4, 1986, by initiative Proposition 65. Operative January 1, 1987.