Section 155.06. Weighing and measuring devices.

 

(1)   Good working order. Scales and other measuring devices used in weighing, sampling and grading vegetables shall be maintained in good working order.

(2)   Annual inspection and testing. Every scale and measuring device used in weighing, sampling or grading farm products shall be inspected and tested for accuracy annually by the manufacturer of the equipment or an independent testing or service company. Inspection and testing shall comply with applicable specifications, tolerances, standards and procedures required by the national institute of standards and technology and the department. Test weights shall be approved by the department. Annual tests and inspections shall be at the expense of the owner or operator of the scale or measuring device.

History: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420 , eff. 1-1-91.