Sale of Unwashed Rags.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 80-22
in effect80-22. Sale of Unwashed Rags.
1. PROHIBITED. No dealer in rags or in any used fabric shall sell or offer for sale any such rags or fabric except in a thoroughly clean condition; and all rags or used fabric shall be thoroughly washed or laundered by a method approved by the commissioner before being sold or offered for sale by any dealer.
2. USE OF UNWASHED RAGS. No manufacturer shall use or permit the use of any unwashed rags or used fabric in any factory, workshop or other place of employment owned or controlled by him; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to rags or fabrics that become soiled in consequence of actual commercial usage in such factory, workshop or place of employment.
3. DEFINITIONS. In this section:
a. The word "dealer" shall apply to any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of buying or selling rags or used fabric.
b. The word "manufacturer" shall apply to any person, firm or corporation owning or controlling any factory, workshop or other places of employment.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH80.pdf#page=13Fetched: 10/26/2026