{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"12021","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 12021","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES [12001. - 13800.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [12001. - 12027.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-5/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1941, Ch. 306.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Every person who knowingly marks or stamps false or short weight or measure, or knowingly takes false tare, on any container, or knowingly sells any container so marked, is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Every person who knowingly marks or stamps false or short weight or measure, or knowingly takes false tare, on any container, or knowingly sells any container so marked, is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-12021","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}