North Carolina § 119-3 - Misrepresentation of brands for sale.
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§ 119-3. Misrepresentation of brands for sale.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to display, at the place of sale, any sign, label or other designating mark which describes any lubricating oil for internal combustion engines not actually sold or offered for sale or delivered at the location at which the sign, label or other designating mark is displayed, or to display any label upon any container which label names or describes any lubricating oil for internal combustion engines not actually contained therein, but offered for sale or sold as such: Provided, this section shall not prevent the advertising of such products when no lubricating oil is offered for sale at such place of advertisement. History (1927, c. 174, s. 3.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 119-3
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 119-3 cover?
Section 119-3 ("Misrepresentation of brands for sale.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Carolina § 119-3?
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