Section 25211.1 Of Article 10.1. Management Of Hazardous Wastes Removed From Discarded Appliances From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.5. >> Article 10.1.

. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a person, other than a certified appliance recycler, shall not remove materials that require special handling from a major appliance.
  (b) An appliance service technician certified pursuant to Section 82.161 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations may remove refrigerant from major appliances.