As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BUREAU OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
The Bureau of Weights and Measures established within the
Department of Human Services.
[Amended 8-13-1981 by Ord. No. MC-1766]
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Any weight, measure, scale beam, patent balance, spring scale,
steelyard, tape, counter measure, receptacle of any kind or any other
instrument or apparatus and accessories connected therewith used in
weighing or measuring any commodity, fluid or article of merchandise.
[Amended 8-13-1981 by Ord. No. MC-1766]
No person shall use any weight or measure, as defined in §
852-1, in weighing or measuring any commodity, fluid or article of merchandise intended to be sold without first having such weight or measure registered with the Bureau of Weights and Measures in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
[Amended 8-13-1981 by Ord. No. MC-1766]
Any person registering any weight or measure shall furnish to
the Bureau of Weights and Measures the following information in writing:
A. The name and address of the owner.
B. The location of the premises where the weight or measure is to be
used and, if to be used on a vehicle, the location of the premises
wherein the vehicle is stored.
C. The number, type and kind of weights and measures to be used in such
premises or on such vehicle.
D. The character of the business conducted in such premises or on such
vehicle.
[Amended 8-13-1981 by Ord. No. MC-1766]
Any person registering any weights or measures with the Bureau
of Weights and Measures shall obtain from said Bureau a registration
card, which shall be prominently displayed in a conspicuous place
in the premises or on the vehicle where the registered weight or measure
is used.
No fee shall be charged for registering any weight or measure.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to supersede
any rule or regulation promulgated by the Division of Weights and
Measures in the State Department of Law and Public Safety.
[Amended 4-9-1987 by Ord. No. MC-2289]
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall,
upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000
or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both.