New Law: California Building Standards Commission Must Include Green Expert

October 13, 2011

A new California law, AB 930, requires that one member of the California Building Standards Commission be “experienced and knowledgeable in sustainable building, design, construction, and operation.” Gov. Jerry Brown signed the legislation earlier this month.
(http://menlopark.patch.com/articles/green-building-law-signed-by-governor)

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