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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 1Ch. 10Art. 6§ 34654 Carrier Transport Of Branded Containers

§ 34654 Carrier Transport Of Branded Containers

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§ 34654 Carrier Transport Of Branded Containers

Key Takeaways

  • •Trucks or companies that carry stuff for money can't take empty containers with a brand on them unless they have the right papers.
  • •The papers must show who sent it, who is getting it, and how many containers there are.
  • •This rule doesn’t apply to trucks carrying milk or cream containers.

Example

A trucking company is asked to move empty soda bottles with a brand name on them.

The trucking company can only take the bottles if they have a paper that says who sent them, who is getting them, and how many bottles there are. If they don’t have this paper, they can’t take the bottles.

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

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§ 34654 Carrier Transport Of Branded Containers

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. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

common carrierprivate carrier for hireempty containercabinetregistered brandbill of ladinginvoiceconsignorconsignee

Related Statutes

  • § 27669 Egg Container Transport Requirements
  • § 34655 Unauthorized Container Acceptance Prohibition
  • § 34561 Returning Branded Dairy Equipment
  • § 34563 Dairy Equipment Purchase Reporting
  • § 34562 Branded Dairy Equipment Transfer

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 34654.
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