Bus. & Prof. Code, § 12611 · Chapter 6. Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 12611
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
It is unlawful to pack, ship, or sell any commodity in a container which does not conform to all the specifications of this chapter; or which is not conspicuously marked, branded, or otherwise labeled as required by this chapter; or on which any word, statement or other information required by this chapter is not prominently placed, in such terms and with such conspicuousness, as compared with other words, statements, designs or devices on the label or container, as to render it likely to be read and understood by ordinary persons under customary conditions of purchase and use.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Repealed and added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1309.
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- Official file
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