§ 13-1161.2. Hazard Labels.

(a) Applicability. Shippers and carriers shall comply with the labeling requirements contained in 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart E (commencing with Section 172.400).

(b) As specified in 49 CFR 172.401(b), no labels shall be used when they may be confused by reason of shape, size, or color with the hazard labels prescribed by this section unless authorized by 49 CFR 172.401(c).

(c) As specified in 49 CFR 172.401(a), hazard labels prescribed by this section shall not be affixed to packagings which do not contain hazardous materials or when the label does not represent the hazard of the hazardous material in the package, unless authorized by 49 CFR 172.401(c).

(d) All labels and decals on packages shall be replaced before they become illegible.

HISTORY

1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 7-20-87; operative 8-19-87 (Register 87, No. 30).

2. Repealer of subsections (a)-(c), new subsection (a), relettering and amendment of subsection (d) to subsection (b) and relettering of subsections (e) and (f) to subsections (c) and (d) filed 11-30-88; operative 12-30-88 (Register 88, No. 51).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(d) and new subsection (e) filed 3-6-95; operative 4-5-95 (Register 95, No. 10).

4. Amendment of subsection (d) and repealer of subsection (e) filed 8-20-97; operative 9-19-97 (Register 97, No. 34).

5. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 10-5-99; operative 11-4-99 (Register 99, No. 41).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 34501, Vehicle Code. Reference: Section 34501, Vehicle Code.