{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"12101","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 12101","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 2. Administration [12100. - 12246.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-5/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. State Administration [12100. - 12108.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-5/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 43.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The department shall investigate conditions in the various counties and cities in respect to weights and measures, and to the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, commodities and foodstuffs in containers.</p>","text":"The department shall investigate conditions in the various counties and cities in respect to weights and measures, and to the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, commodities and foodstuffs in containers.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/state-administration-12101","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}