California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §34561: Except as otherwise provided in this article, every person that finds or receives any container, cabinet, or other dairy equipment which is marked with a brand which is registered pursuant to this cha

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Except as otherwise provided in this article, every person that finds or receives any container, cabinet, or other dairy equipment which is marked with a brand which is registered pursuant to this chapter shall, return it to the owner or his or her agent. If the finder is unable to locate the owner or his or her agent, he or she shall, notify the director in writing that he or she has in his or her possession the container, cabinet, or other dairy equipment and particularly describe in the notice the trademark or brand which is upon the container, cabinet, or other dairy equipment.

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