California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §34654: It is unlawful for any common carrier or private carrier for hire, except those which are engaged in transporting milk, cream, and containers of milk and cream to and from dairy farms, to receive or t

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What this law says, in plain English

Common carriers cannot transport branded containers or equipment without possession of documentation showing shipper, receiver, item count, and brand information, with an exception for milk transport.

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It is unlawful for any common carrier or private carrier for hire, except those which are engaged in transporting milk, cream, and containers of milk and cream to and from dairy farms, to receive or transport any empty container, cabinet, or other equipment which is marked with a brand registered pursuant to this chapter unless such carrier has in its possession a bill of lading or invoice which shows all of the following: (a) The name and address of the consignor. (b) The name and address of the consignee. (c) The number of containers, cabinets, or other equipment and the brand which appears upon them.

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