California’s single-use packaging law, SB 54, is facing a legal challenge, and the CRA is helping lead the charge.

The CRA and 20 other organizations are challenging key aspects of the state’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program, citing constitutional concerns, unclear compliance requirements, and potentially billions of dollars in costs. With a preliminary five-year program budget ranging from $9.4 billion to $17.2 billion, the stakes are enormous for many sectors of the California economy, including California’s restaurant community.

In this week’s News You Need to Know, Courtney breaks down what the legal challenge means for restaurants and why the CRA continues to push for clear, fair, and workable regulations.