California Business and Professions Code
§ 13482
BPC § 13482 Effective Jan 1, 2016Div. 5 · Ch. 14 · Art. 9
Statute text
View on leginfo.ca.gov(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.
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Legislative history
Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 591, Sec. 33. (AB 808) Effective January 1, 2016.