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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 3Art. 5§ 19088 Misleading Filling Material Labels

§ 19088 Misleading Filling Material Labels

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§ 19088 Misleading Filling Material Labels

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't lie about what's inside a product when you describe it or put it on the label.
  • •Don't use tricky words that make people think the product is something it's not.
  • •Be honest and clear about what the product is made of.

Example

A company sells pillows and says they are filled with '100% goose down' on the label, but they are actually filled with cheap synthetic material.

This is breaking the law because the label is lying about what's inside the pillow. The company is using tricky words to make people think they're buying something fancy when they're not.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19088 Misleading Filling Material Labels

It is unlawful to use, in the description of filling material, or in the statement on any label, any misleading term or designation or any term or designation likely to mislead. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 787.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

misleading termdesignationfilling materiallabel

Related Statutes

  • § 19087 Label Defacement Prohibition
  • § 10230 Broker Loan Negotiation Exemption
  • § 10231 Real Estate Escrow Restrictions
  • § 10231.1 Real Estate Fund Retention Limits
  • § 10231.2 Broker Fund Solicitation Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19088.
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