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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 17Ch. 1§ 42520 Nested Container Definition

§ 42520 Nested Container Definition

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 42520 Nested Container Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'subcontainer' is just a smaller box or container inside a bigger one.
  • •This rule is about how we define a 'subcontainer' in the law.
  • •It doesn’t say what you can or can’t do—just what the word means.

Example

You put a small plastic box inside a big cardboard box to organize your toys.

The small plastic box is a 'subcontainer' because it’s inside the bigger box.

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

Official Source
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§ 42520 Nested Container Definition

“Subcontainer” means any container which is being used within another container. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Subcontainercontainer

Related Statutes

  • § 27520 Container Within Container Definition
  • § 27509 Egg Deception Definition
  • § 27517 Egg Labeling Misrepresentation
  • § 27639 Egg Inspection Refusal Prohibited
  • § 29011 Beehive Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 42520.
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