Texas Business & Commerce Code
§ 17.29 — MISUSING CONTAINER; EVIDENCE OF MISUSE AND CONTAINER'S OWNERSHIP
BC § 17.29Title 2. COMPETITION AND TRADE PRACTICES · Ch. 17. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES · Art. D. COUNTERFEITING OR CHANGING A REQUIRED MARK; MISUSE OF CONTAINER BEARING MARK
Statute text
View on source(a)In this section, unless the context requires a different definition, "container" also includes drink-dispensing fountain.
(b)Unless the owner of a reusable container bearing a proprietary mark (or one acting with the owner's written permission) agrees, no person may
(1)fill the container for sale or other commercial purpose;
(2)deface, cover up, or remove the proprietary mark from the container; or
(3)refuse to return the container to the owner if he requests its return.
(c)A person's wilful
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Legislative history
Acts 1967, 60th Leg., p. 2343, ch. 785, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1967.