California § 13482 - It is unlawful for any person to sell or distribute engine oil or lubricant unles

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§ 13482. It is unlawful for any person to sell or distribute engine oil or lubricant unles

(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.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13482 cover?

Section 13482 ("It is unlawful for any person to sell or distribute engine oil or lubricant unles") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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