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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 3§ 18730 Misleading Labeling And Containers

§ 18730 Misleading Labeling And Containers

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 18730 Misleading Labeling And Containers

This law says the boss can stop fake or tricky labels or containers from being used.

Key Takeaways

  • •Labels can't lie about what's inside.
  • •Containers can't trick you about how much is inside.
  • •The boss can stop fake labels or tricky containers.

Example

A juice bottle says it has 100% orange juice but really has only 50%.

The boss can stop this bottle from being sold because the label is lying.

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

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§ 18730 Misleading Labeling And Containers

The director may order any labeling or container to be withheld from use if he determines that the labeling is false or misleading or the container is of a misleading size or form. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

labelingcontainerfalse or misleadingmisleading size or form

Related Statutes

  • § 18737 Product Container Inspection Completion
  • § 18781 Livestock Product Misbranding Rules
  • § 18974 Misleading Labeling And Containers
  • § 11761 Pesticide Damage Report
  • § 11762 Growing Crop Damage Report

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18730.
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