Montana § 50-31-402 - When Cosmetic Misbranded
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 50-31-402 — When Cosmetic Misbranded, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-31-402. When Cosmetic Misbranded
When cosmetic misbranded. A cosmetic shall be deemed to be misbranded if: (1) its labeling is false or misleading in any particular; (2) in package form unless it bears a label containing: (a) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and (b) an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count; provided that reasonable variations shall be permitted and exemptions as to small packages shall be established by regulations prescribed by the department; (3) any word, statement, or other information required by or under authority of this chapter to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use; (4) its container is so made, formed, or filled as to be misleading; (5) it is a color additive, unless its packaging and labeling are in conformity with such packaging and labeling requirements applicable to such color additive prescribed under the provisions of the federal act.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 50-31-402
What does Montana Code Annotated § 50-31-402 cover?
Section 50-31-402 ("When Cosmetic Misbranded") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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