ARTICLE 2. Infected Packing Material [118400. - 118415.]

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC 2.
in effect

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 118400. Section 118400.

For the purpose of this article the term “filthy, contaminated, or unsanitary packing material” includes any or all of the following: (a) Packing material that has been exposed to contagious or infectious disease. (b) Material that is contaminated with vermin. (c) Material that is generally filthy. (d) Filthy or used wood excelsior. (e) Excelsior made from filthy or used paper.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 118405. Section 118405.

Unsanitary packing material shall not be used until it has been cleaned and disinfected to the satisfaction of the Department of Food and Agriculture, the department, or the agents of either or both, or by a county health officer.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 118415. Section 118415.

Every person who knowingly packs any goods intended for delivery to other parties or for transportation by common carriers with unsanitary packing material is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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