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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY

Pasadena Municipal Code Ch. 8.40 Used Clothing

Pasadena Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Pasadena

Cite as: Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 8.40 · Text as of 2026-10-04

8.40.010 - Cleaning required before sale.

No person shall sell, offer for sale or permit to be sold, any used clothing which has not been thoroughly laundered or dry-cleaned, after being discarded by the previous user.

(Ord. 4498 § 12.04, 1959)

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8.40.020 - Storage.

No person shall store any used clothing that has not been properly cleaned, as required in Section 8.40.010, on the same racks, tables, shelves or other place where cleaned used clothing or new unused clothing is stored.

(Ord. 4498 § 12.05, 1959)

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8.40.030 - Sanitary premises required where kept.

No person owning, operating or conducting a room, building or other place where used clothing is stored, sold or offered for sale shall fail, refuse or neglect to maintain said room, building or other place in a clean and sanitary condition and free from any accumulation of rubbish, filth or debris and free of rodents and insects.

(Ord. 4498 § 12.06, 1959)

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8.40.040 - Regulations adopted by health officer.

A. The health officer is authorized to make additional rules and regulations deemed necessary to ensure the proper sanitation and health protection of used clothing establishments and rummage sales.

B. Violation of rules or regulations shall be considered to be the same as violation of any other provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 4498 § 12.07, 1959)

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