Food and Agricultural Code section 34564

An “unauthorized person” with respect to possession of containers (including milk cases), cabinets, or other dairy equipment marked with a brand that is registered pursuant to this chapter includes any person in possession of this equipment except the following:

(a)

The brand registrant or owner.

(b)

A person in possession in compliance with the provisions of Sections 34561 or 34562.

(c)

A person who, with the consent of the brand registrant or any other authorized person, has temporary possession of branded containers (including milk cases) as a result of the purchase of milk or milk products packaged and transported in the containers.
As to any containers (including milk cases), cabinets, or other dairy equipment marked with a brand registered pursuant to this chapter, the following acts are punishable under the provisions of Chapter 12.6 (commencing with Section 565) of Title 13 of Part 1 of the Penal Code:

(a)

Possession or use of the branded containers, cabinets, or other dairy equipment by an unauthorized person.

(b)

Obliteration of the registered brand on the containers, cabinets or other dairy equipment, except by the owner thereof or the brand registrant.

Source: Section 34564, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=FAC§ionNum=34564.­ (accessed May 10, 2025).

Last Updated

May 10, 2025

§ 34564’s source at ca​.gov