Bus. & Prof. Code, § 19200.5 · Article 9. Enforcement
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 19200.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The chief or any inspector may open any articles of upholstered furniture or bedding, including pillows or cushions belonging to or forming a part thereof, or insulation for the purpose of inspecting concealed filling material and may take either the entire article or samples of filling material or insulation in such quantities as may be necessary for analysis.
(b) The bureau shall reimburse the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer for the actual cost of any article or sample of filling material or insulation taken for analysis under subdivision (a) unless the article or sample is found to be in violation of this chapter or any regulation adopted by the bureau.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 90, Sec. 1. (AB 1443) Effective January 1, 2013.
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