New laws taking effect

Bans on junk food and soda in schools, and a recycling program for plastic bags are among a handful of new, high-profile laws set to take effect across California in less than two weeks. Harrison Sheppard in today's Daily News.

While most new laws kick off at the start of every calendar year, a few - including increased fees for bottles and cans that are recyclable and new efforts to prevent the spread of infections in hospitals - will start July 1.

Dave Hope, a Beverly Hills resident who works near a recycling center in West Hills, hailed the extra fees for bottles and cans because the amount paid back to consumers when they recycle the containers rose an extra penny earlier this year.
"I need a few million of those," Hope said of the cans and bottles. He said he makes his monthly recycling stops during his lunch break, often walking away with $5.

Because of the extra time in launching these laws, many agencies and companies already have begun implementing them.