California to Ban Bulk HFC Sales and Accelerate HFC Phasedown

On September 30, California governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1206, a state senate bill that, among other provisions, bans the sale and distribution of bulk hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants and HFC blends in excess of the global warming potential (GWP) limit set by California. The law creates an exemption for reclaimed refrigerants, which can be used to service existing equipment.