California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 5 — Weights and MeasuresChapter 1 — General ProvisionsSection 12020
It shall be unlawful for any person, by himself or through or for another, to use for commercial purposes any weight or measure or weighing, measuring or counting instrument, knowing it to be “incorrect” as this term is defined in subdivision (d) of Section 12500. Every person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Notes
Prohibits a person, directly or through another, from commercially using any weight, measure, or weighing, measuring, or counting instrument while knowing it is “incorrect” under the referenced statutory definition. Establishes every violation as a misdemeanor, tying criminal liability to both commercial use and knowledge that the device is statutorily incorrect.
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Lexinter.net | California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 12020 | https://laws.lexinter.net/codes/california/business-and-professions-code/division-5/chapter-1/section-12020