California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 5 — Weights and MeasuresChapter 1 — General ProvisionsSection 12021
Every person who knowingly marks or stamps false or short weight or measure, or knowingly takes false tare, on any container, or knowingly sells any container so marked, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Notes
Establishes a misdemeanor when a person knowingly marks or stamps a false or short weight or measure on a container, knowingly takes a false tare on a container, or knowingly sells a container bearing such a marking. The offense requires the stated knowledge and reaches both creating the false marking or tare and knowingly selling the affected container.
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Lexinter.net | California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 12021 | https://laws.lexinter.net/codes/california/business-and-professions-code/division-5/chapter-1/section-12021