SECTIONS 17570-17572 - California Statutes

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE

SECTION 17570-17572

17570. On and after July 1, 1969, every person who owns a vending
machine shall have his name and address affixed thereto in a place
where it may be seen by anyone using the machine.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that a person owns
more than one vending machine located at the same place, such a
person may, as an alternative to the above, post a clearly readable
sign containing his name and address in a conspicuous location near
the machines.

17571. "Vending machine" means any mechanical device the operation
of which depends upon the insertion of a coin or other thing
representative of value in the denomination of five cents ($0.05) or
more and which dispenses or vends a product, service, or exchange of
equal value, other than telephone service furnished under public
utility tariffs. The term shall not be construed to include any
equipment used by a financial institution for the purpose of
facilitating financial transactions, whether such equipment is
located on the premises of the financial institution or at a location
remote therefrom.

17572. Any person who violates this article is guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not to
exceed six months, or a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars
($1,000), or by both, for each violation.