(a) Unless otherwise provided in this article, the obligations imposed by this article shall remain in effect until January 1, 2030.

(b) The Mercury Thermostat Collection Program Fund created by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 25214.8.11.2 shall be abolished on November 30, 2032.

(c) Any unencumbered moneys remaining in the fund on November 30, 2032, shall be refunded to the manufacturer, or group of manufacturers, that paid to the department the fees required pursuant to clause (i) of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) and subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 25214.8.11.2.

(d) This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2033, and as of that date is repealed.

(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 60, Sec. 31. (AB 203) Effective June 30, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2033, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Article 10.2.2, commencing with Section 25214.8.10.)