§ 20222 Brand Penalty Violations

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•Using a fake, expired, or canceled brand (like a logo or mark) is against the law.
•First time you do it: $100 fine.
•Second time in a year: $200 fine.
•Third time (or more) in a year: $500 fine.

Example

If you sell cowboy hats with a fake 'Nike' logo on them.

The first time you get caught, you pay $100. If you do it again within a year, you pay $200. If you keep doing it, the fine jumps to $500 each time.

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§ 20222 Brand Penalty Violations

Any person who uses an unrecorded, forfeited, or canceled brand shall pay a penalty upon a first violation of one hundred dollars ($100); upon a second violation within the same 12-month period, a penalty of two hundred dollars ($200); and upon a third or subsequent violation within the same 12-month period, a penalty of five hundred dollars ($500), which is in addition to any other penalty provided by law. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 558, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

unrecorded, forfeited, or canceled brand penalty violation

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 20222.

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