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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 1Ch. 10Art. 5§ 34622 Milk Container Return Requirements

§ 34622 Milk Container Return Requirements

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§ 34622 Milk Container Return Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If you buy milk or cream in a bottle or container that you have to return, you must rinse it out before giving it back.
  • •This rule is for anyone who sells or delivers milk or cream to people.
  • •The container must be cleaned and emptied before you return it.

Example

You buy milk in a glass bottle from the store, and the store asks you to return the bottle when you're done.

Before you return the bottle, you have to rinse it out with water and make sure it's empty. You can't just return it dirty or with old milk still inside.

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

Official Source
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§ 34622 Milk Container Return Requirements

Every container of milk, cream, or any product of milk or cream which is delivered to the consumer by any retailer or distributor and which is to be returned to such retailer or distributor shall be rinsed and drained before it is returned. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

containermilkcreamproduct of milk or creamretailerdistributorrinsed and drained

Related Statutes

  • § 34624 Milk Container Exclusive Use
  • § 34621 Milk Container Return Requirements
  • § 34623 Milk Container Cleanliness Standards
  • § 34627 Milk Container Sanitation Rules
  • § 39909 Container Labeling Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 34622.
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