189.9  Labeling.

All articles in package or wrapped form which are required by this subtitle, excluding chapters 203, 203A, 203C, 203D, 207, and 208, to be labeled, unless otherwise provided, shall be conspicuously marked in the English language in legible letters of not less than eight point heavy gothic caps on the principal label with the following items:

1.  The true name, brand, or trademark of the article.

2.  The quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count. Under this requirement reasonable variations shall be permitted, and small packages shall be excepted in accordance with the rules of the department.

3.  The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, importer, dispenser, distributor, or dealer.

The above items shall be printed in such a way that there shall be a distinct contrast between the color of the letters and the background upon which printed.

Section History: Early form

  [C73, § 4042; C97, § 2517, 4989--4991, 5070; S13, § 2510-d, -q, -r, -v1, -v2, 2515-b--d, 2528-f, 4999-a35, 5070-a, 5077-a6; SS15, § 4999-a31c; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 3037; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 189.9]

Section History: Recent form

  94 Acts, ch 1023, §24


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