California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 8 — Special Business RegulationsChapter 24 — Bakery Trays, Bakery Baskets, and Merchandise PalletsSection 22750

For purposes of this chapter:

(a) “Bakery tray” or “bakery basket” is a plastic or metal container that holds bread or other baked goods and is used by a distributor, retailer, or an agent of the distributor or retailer as a means to transport, store, or carry those products, which has a notice permanently affixed to it that does all of the following: (1) identifies the company name of the owner of the item; (2) notifies the public that the unauthorized possession of the item is a violation of state law; and (3) lists an address or telephone number for returning the item to the owner.

(b) “Merchandise pallet” is a wooden or plastic carrier or container, used by a manufacturer or distributor for bulk transport of merchandise to wholesale or retail outlets marked with an indicia of ownership. For purposes of this chapter, “indicia of ownership” means words, symbols, or registered trademarks printed, stamped, etched, attached, or otherwise displayed on the exterior surface of the merchandise pallet that reasonably identify the owner.