California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 9 — Alcoholic BeveragesChapter 13 — Labels and ContainersArticle 2 — BeerSection 25202
(a) Manufacturers’ names, brand names, print, or markings first placed on returnable beer containers, metal kegs, or cartons made of wood or fiber board shall not be obliterated, mutilated, or marked out without the written consent of the manufacturer whose name, brand, or printed markings is to be obliterated, mutilated, or marked out.
(b) This section does not apply to metal kegs or wood or fiber board containers or cartons of a beer manufacturer who has discontinued business and production and is no longer a licensed beer manufacturer.
Notes
Prohibits obliterating, mutilating, or marking out manufacturer names, brand names, print, or markings first placed on returnable beer containers, metal kegs, or wood or fiber-board cartons without written consent from the named manufacturer. Exempts metal kegs and wood or fiber-board containers or cartons belonging to a beer manufacturer that discontinued business and production and is no longer licensed.
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