U.S. California RoHS (SB20/SB50) Compliance
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California RoHS took effect on January 1, 2007. California Senate Bills SB 20 and SB 50 contain both RoHS and WEEE-like provisions. California RoHS is narrower in scope than EU RoHs in that it restricts only lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium and not the other six substances covered under EU RoHS 3. In addition, it only applies to "covered electronic devices" that are defined as standalone LCD, plasma, and CRT video displays with a screen greater than four inches diagonally. Displays integrated into other equipment do not apply.
Other U.S. states that have enacted RoHS-like and e-waste regulations include Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.