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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 12Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 12§ 27640 Egg Warning Tag Removal

§ 27640 Egg Warning Tag Removal

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 27640 Egg Warning Tag Removal

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't move eggs or their containers if they have a warning tag or notice on them.
  • •You can't remove the warning tag or notice from the eggs or their containers.
  • •You can only move the eggs or remove the tag if you have written permission or if a police officer tells you to.

Example

You see a carton of eggs at the store with a bright red tag that says 'Do Not Move'.

If you pick up that carton and put it in your basket, or if you tear off the red tag, you're breaking the law. You can only move the eggs or take off the tag if the store manager gives you a note saying it's okay, or if a police officer tells you to do it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 27640 Egg Warning Tag Removal

It is unlawful for any person to move any eggs or their containers to which any warning tag, hold card, or notice has been affixed or to remove the warning tag, hold card, or notice from the place where it may be affixed, except upon written permission, or upon the specific direction of an enforcement officer. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

warning taghold cardnoticewritten permissionenforcement officer

Related Statutes

  • § 27592 Egg Violation Hold Authority
  • § 27638 Failure To Comply Orders
  • § 27639 Egg Inspection Refusal Prohibited
  • § 29732 Honey Nuisance Warning Tags
  • § 27583.2 Administrative Penalty Appeal Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 27640.
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