(a) Net contents of malt liquors shall be stated as follows:   (1) if less than one pint, in fluid ounces fractions of a pint;   (2) if one pint, one quart or one gallon, the net contents shall be so stated;   (3) if more than one pint, but less than one quart, the net contents shall be stated in fractions of a quart, or in fluid ounces, or in pints and fluid ounces;   (4) if more than one quart, but less than one gallon, the net contents shall be stated in fractions of a gallon, or in quarts, pints and fluid ounces. (b) Net contents of beer shall be stated as follows:   (1) one barrel;   (2) 1/2 barrel;   (3) 1/4 barrel;   (4) 1/8 barrel;   (5) 32 fluid ounces;   (6) 24 fluid ounces;   (7) 16 fluid ounces;   (8) 12 fluid ounces;
  (9) 8 fluid ounces; and   (10) 7 fluid ounces. (c) All fractions shall be expressed in their lowest denominations. (d) The net contents need not be stated on any label if the net contents are displayed by having the same blown, branded, or burned in the container in letters or figures in such manner as to be plainly legible under ordinary circumstances and such statement is not obscured in any manner in whole or in part.


Source Note: The provisions of this §45.80 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective August 1, 1994, 19 TexReg 5628.