2009 California Public Resources Code - Section 42760-42762 :: Article 2. Recycled-content Newsprint Program

42760.  On and after January 1, 1991, every consumer of newsprint in
California shall ensure that at least 25 percent of all newsprint
used by that consumer of newsprint is made from recycled-content
newsprint, if recycled-content newsprint is available at a price
comparable to that of newsprint made from virgin material, if the
recycled-content newsprint meets the quality standards established by
the board pursuant to Section 42775, and if the recycled-content
newsprint is available within a reasonable period of time.

42761.  The percentage of newsprint used which is made from
recycled-content newsprint shall be calculated in tons used on an
annual basis and shall increase to:
   (a) Thirty percent on and after January 1, 1994.
   (b) Thirty-five percent on and after January 1, 1996.
   (c) Forty percent on and after January 1, 1998.
   (d) Fifty percent on and after January 1, 2000.

42762.  This division does not apply to any newsprint purchased
prior to January 1, 1990.