California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §13600: It is unlawful for any person, or any member, officer, agent, or employee of a firm, association, or corporation, other than the department or any of the officers mentioned in this article, to break,

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to break, mutilate, or destroy seals on fuel or lubricant containers, move sealed containers, remove their contents, or remove sealing notices, except for authorized department officers.

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It is unlawful for any person, or any member, officer, agent, or employee of a firm, association, or corporation, other than the department or any of the officers mentioned in this article, to break, mutilate, or destroy any seal or seals placed upon a container, receptacle, pump, or storage tank connected thereto, or any other storage tank containing a motor vehicle fuel or lubricant, when placed thereon as provided by this article, or to move a container so sealed, or remove the contents therefrom, or to cover, deface, or remove the notice of sealing required by this article.

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