California · Penal Code

PEN §537f: No storage battery composed in whole or in part of a used container, or used plate or plates and intended for use in the starting, lighting or ignition of automobiles, shall be sold or offered for sal

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Rebuilt storage batteries for automobiles must be labeled with "Rebuilt," the rebuilder's name, and address in letters at least half an inch tall. Selling or offering such batteries without proper labeling is a misdemeanor.

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No storage battery composed in whole or in part of a used container, or used plate or plates and intended for use in the starting, lighting or ignition of automobiles, shall be sold or offered for sale in this State unless: the word “Rebuilt” together with the rebuilder’s name and address is labeled on one side of the battery in letters not less than one-half inch in height with a one-eighth inch stroke. Any person selling or offering for sale such a battery in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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