California Penal Code

§ 565

PEN § 565 Effective Jan 25, 2010Title 13 · Part 1 · Ch. 12.6

Statute text

It is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or both, for an unauthorized person to possess or use, or to obliterate or destroy the brand registration upon, containers (including milk cases), cabinets, or other dairy equipment, which have a value of nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) or less, when the containers, cabinets, or other dairy equipment are marked with a brand that is registered pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 34501) of Part 1 of Division 15 of the Food and Agricultural Code. “Unauthorized person” shall have the meaning of that term as defined in Section 34564 of the Food and Agricultural Code.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2009, 3rd Ex. Sess., Ch. 28, Sec. 31. (SB 18 3x) Effective January 25, 2010.