DIVISION 5. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 12001-13800›CHAPTER 1. General Provisions 12001-12027

§ 12021

California Business and Professions Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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.

(Amended by Stats. 1941, Ch. 306.)

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