The purpose of this chapter is to require an annual device registration permit for establishments using weighing and measuring devices, as authorized under Business and Professions Code Section 12240.
(prior code § 8.98.010; Ord. 3359 § 1, 1983; Ord. 5291 § 14, 2019)
As used in this chapter:
(A) 
"Office of Weights and Measures"
shall mean the Office of Weights and Measures, a division of the Office of the Agricultural Commissioner of Santa Cruz County, and the agents and employees duly authorized to act on behalf of the Office.
(B) 
"Weighing and measuring devices for which a permit is required"
shall be such devices as are classified in Section 12500 of the Business and Professions Code and the regulations of the Secretary of the Department of Food and Agriculture.
(prior code § 8.98.020; Ord. 3359 § 1, 1983; Ord. 5291 § 14, 2019)
No person shall temporarily or permanently, alone or in conjunction with others, establish, maintain, conduct or operate any device as established by Section 12500 of the Business and Professions Code without first obtaining an annual device registration permit.
(prior code § 8.98.030; Ord. 3359 § 1, 1983; Ord. 5291 § 14, 2019)
The Office of Weights and Measures shall accept applications for device registration permits and renewals thereof via the process determined by the Agricultural Commissioner.
(prior code § 8.98.040(a); Ord. 3359 § 1, 1983; Ord. 5291 § 14, 2019)
The permit fee for the calendar year or any part thereof during which the permitted activity is carried on and for renewal thereof shall be that established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
(prior code § 8.98.040(b); Ord. 3359 § 1, 1983)
Each permit shall expire on December 31st of the current year, provided such permit may be renewed without penalty on or before February 15th of the year following the expiration date.
(prior code § 8.98.040(c); Ord. 3359 § 1, 1983; Ord. 5291 § 14, 2019)
Permittees who do not renew the permit on or before February 15th shall pay a penalty in an amount established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
(prior code § 8.98.040(d); Ord. 3359 § 1, 1983; Ord. 5291 § 14, 2019)