§ 18846 Unauthorized Official Mark Production

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says you can't make fake official labels or marks unless you have permission from the director.

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•You can't make fake official labels or marks.
•You need permission from the director to make these labels.
•This law helps make sure official labels are real and trustworthy.

Example

Someone tries to make fake 'organic' labels to sell on their fruits and vegetables.

If you make these fake labels without permission, you're breaking the law.

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§ 18846 Unauthorized Official Mark Production

It is unlawful for any brand manufacturer, printer, or other person to cast, print, lithograph, or otherwise make any device containing any official mark or simulation thereof, or any label bearing any such mark or simulation, or any form of official certificate or simulation thereof, except as authorized by the director under such conditions as he may prescribe to assure the accomplishments of the purposes of this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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unlawful official mark simulation authorized by the director

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18846.

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