§ 47-15-8. Designation to be net — Non-rigid containers.
The designation of the quantity of the commodity shall be the net amount and shall
be expressed in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count so that the quantity
of the contents so marked shall be the net amount of the commodity in the package
or container. Effective January 1, 1967, whenever the quantity is expressed in terms
of measure or volume, the measure or volume declared on the label shall not be greater
than the interior displacement of the container. Whenever the quantity of any commodity
sold in a non-rigid container is expressed in terms of measure or volume, the measure
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§ 47-15-8. Designation to be net — Non-rigid containers.
The designation of the quantity of the commodity shall be the net amount and shall
be expressed in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count so that the quantity
of the contents so marked shall be the net amount of the commodity in the package
or container. Effective January 1, 1967, whenever the quantity is expressed in terms
of measure or volume, the measure or volume declared on the label shall not be greater
than the interior displacement of the container. Whenever the quantity of any commodity
sold in a non-rigid container is expressed in terms of measure or volume, the measure
or volume of the container for the commodity shall be determined in accordance with
regulations established by the director. Whenever any commodity is sold in compressed
form, the container of the commodity may carry a supplemental statement showing the
measure or volume of the commodity in uncompressed form. Any letters, figures, or
numerals used in the supplemental statement shall not be greater in size, or more
conspicuously displayed, than the letters, figures, or numerals used in the required
statement of quantity. The method of determining the measure or volume of the commodity
in uncompressed form may be established by regulations of the director. No trademark,
brand number, number, or numerals in combination or otherwise, shall be used on the
side, top, or ends of the container which will facilitate deception or misrepresentation.