{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"12856","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 12856","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, LIVESTOCK REMEDIES, AND COMMERCIAL FEEDS [12500. - 15340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Pesticides [12751. - 13192.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-7/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Labeling and Warranty [12851. - 12859.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-7/chapter-2/article-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 361, Sec. 64.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>Except as otherwise provided in Section <a href=\"/fac/12857\">12857</a>, a pesticide shall not be sold unless it is in a registrant’s sealed or closed container or package.</p>","text":"Except as otherwise provided in Section 12857, a pesticide shall not be sold unless it is in a registrant’s sealed or closed container or package.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/labeling-and-warranty-12856","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}