Statute · California Business and Professions Code
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 13482 — Labeling
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 13482
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Business and Professions Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Date
- 2016-01-01
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
(a) It is unlawful for any person to sell or distribute engine oil or lubricant unless both of the following are met:
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Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 13482 — Labeling is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to sell or distribute engine oil or lubricant unless both of the following are met:
(1) The product conforms to a minimum of one active API classification pursuant to the latest revision of SAE J183 “Engine Oil Performance and Engine Service Classification,” a minimum of one active sequence of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) “European Oil Sequences specification,” or a minimum of one active OEM specification.
(2) The API classification or ACEA sequence or OEM specification and SAE J300 viscosity grade is conspicuously marked on each container or, if provided in bulk, properly described in product transfer documents.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to sell or distribute axle and manual transmission lubricant unless it conforms to an SAE J306 viscosity grade.