2009 California Business and Professions Code - Section 13561-13571 :: Article 14. Passing Off

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
SECTION 13561-13571

13561.  This article does not prohibit any person from selling under
his or her own trademarks, trade names, brands, or the words "no
brand," the product of any manufacturer if such person has first
obtained the written authorization of the true manufacturer so to
sell such product.

13562.  No person other than the true manufacturer who purchases any
petroleum product shall change the designation under which the
product is purchased by him or her, without a written authorization.

13568.  Copies of the written authorizations required by this
article shall be furnished the department upon request.

13570.  (a) A manufacturer, blender, agent, jobber, consignment
agent, or distributor who distributes motor fuel products that
contain at least 1 percent alcohol by volume, shall state on an
invoice, bill of lading, shipping paper, or other documentation used
in normal and customary business practices, the percentage of
alcohol, the type of alcohol, and, except in documentation certifying
the octane rating of gasoline as required by federal law, the
minimum antiknock index number, as defined in Section 13403, of the
products distributed.
   (b) If a motor vehicle fuel product contains less than 10 percent
alcohol, a statement in the documentation that the product "contains
up to 10% ethanol" meets the requirement of subdivision (a) that it
state the percentage of alcohol.
   (c) This section, as it relates to certification of the minimum
antiknock index number, applies to all motor vehicle gasoline
distributed.

13571.  Copies of the documentation specified in Section 13570 shall
be available for inspection during business hours by duly authorized
representatives of the department.


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