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750.283 – Fruits and vegetables sold in closed package; fraud prevention | Michigan Law

Michigan law requires clear marking on fruit and vegetable packages to prevent fraud and misrepresentation in open market sales.

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Michigan State Law

750.283 – Fruits and vegetables sold in closed package; fraud prevention

Michigan Penal Code § 750.283

Summary

Michigan law Section 750.283 aims to prevent fraud in the sale of fruits and vegetables by requiring clear and indelible marking on closed packages. It mandates that packers include their name, address, and the state of packing on the packaging. The law also prohibits the sale or possession of misbranded produce with false or misleading designations of quality.

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In simple terms: Michigan law requires clear marking on fruit and vegetable packages to prevent fraud and misrepresentation in open market sales.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.