California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §13118: All solvents offered for sale at retail shall be labeled as required by the regulations adopted pursuant to the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (Public Law 86-813; 74 Stats.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Retailers must label solvents according to federal hazardous substances regulations. Violating this labeling requirement is a misdemeanor offense.

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All solvents offered for sale at retail shall be labeled as required by the regulations adopted pursuant to the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (Public Law 86-813; 74 Stats. 372; 15 U.S.C., Sec. 1261, et seq.) which are in effect on January 1, 1979, or which are adopted on or after that date. Any person, firm, or corporation in violation of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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