Article 2. Infected Packing Material of California Health And Safety Code >> Division 104. >> Part 15. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

For the purpose of this article the term "filthy, contaminated, or unsanitary packing material" includes any or all of the following:
  (a) Packing material that has been exposed to contagious or infectious disease.
  (b) Material that is contaminated with vermin.
  (c) Material that is generally filthy.
  (d) Filthy or used wood excelsior.
  (e) Excelsior made from filthy or used paper.

Unsanitary packing material shall not be used until it has been cleaned and disinfected to the satisfaction of the Department of Food and Agriculture, the department, or the agents of either or both, or by a county health officer.

The person having the material cleaned and disinfected shall pay the costs of the inspection.

Every person who knowingly packs any goods intended for delivery to other parties or for transportation by common carriers with unsanitary packing material is guilty of a misdemeanor.