This section defines specific terms used in the article. 'Containers,' 'equipment,' and 'supplies' are items that have a brand on them. A 'brand' is any mark, name, or symbol filed legally under this article. A 'registrant' is someone who registers a brand under this law.

This law states that if a corporation or an association is made up of members who are allowed to register a brand, then the corporation or association itself can also register a brand. The term 'member of a registrant' refers to any member who would qualify to register that brand on their own.

If you make or sell products in containers or use equipment with your name or another identifying mark on them, you can officially register that mark or brand with the Secretary of State. This involves paying a fee and filing a description of the mark.

If you're registering a brand in California, you must include the words 'Registered in California' or the abbreviation 'Reg. Cal.' as part of the brand.

This law makes it illegal for anyone to handle certain branded containers, equipment, or supplies unless they are authorized to do so. Authorized people include the brand owner, the registered person or group, or someone with written permission from the brand owner. The law specifically bans actions like using, altering, selling, or buying these items without permission.

This law states that if someone who isn't the registered owner or an authorized user uses another person's branded containers, supplies, or equipment without written permission, or if a junk dealer or secondhand dealer has these items, it is assumed they're using or trading them unlawfully.

If someone legally acquires containers, supplies, or equipment with the necessary written consent, they don't need to file a new description. They automatically receive all the benefits the seller had with the purchase.

If a person or company receives money as a deposit to ensure the safe return of containers, equipment, or supplies, it does not mean they are selling those items. This applies to any legal proceedings related to this article.

If you come across any containers, supplies, or equipment as part of your business or in any other way, you are required to try hard to find the owner and give them back their items.

If someone registered under this law believes their equipment, supplies, or containers are being illegally sold or used, they can swear to this belief before a judge. The judge can then issue a search warrant to find and recover these items. If someone is found with the items, the judge can decide if they broke the law and punish them accordingly. The judge can also return the items to their rightful owner or the owner's group.

If you break any rules in this article, it's considered a misdemeanor. The first time, you might spend 10 to 180 days in jail, pay a $50 fine for each item you mishandle, or both. If you do it again, the penalty gets tougher: 20 days to a year in jail, a fine between $50 and $100 for each item, or both.

If a brand was registered and published under a law from 1921 and before a new law took effect in 1931, it doesn't have to be changed or re-registered to remain protected. All related items with this brand are still covered by the current rules.

If someone uses another person's registered containers, equipment, or supplies against the rules, the owner can sue them. If they win, they get three times the cost of new replacements plus legal fees. However, if there's a contract for delivering farm products, and the user sends back the items within 10 days after a written demand, they can't be sued.