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What California’s Zone 0 rules require, what is proposed versus in force, and the dates that matter.
Adopted, not in force Statewide rule adopted Aug 19, 2026. Not in force as of Nov 10, 2026.
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GuideZone Zero in California: the law, who it covers, deadlinesZone Zero in California: three state laws and a Board rule adopted Aug 2026 but not yet in effect. Who it covers, what it requires and the deadlines.Updated Questions in this topic
- Is Zone Zero a law in California? Status on Nov 10, 2026
Is Zone Zero a law in California? Not in force as of Nov 10, 2026: the Board adopted the rule Aug 19, 2026, then withdrew it from OAL Sep 8. What happens next.
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