The system of weights and measures in customary use in the united states and the metric system of weights and measures are jointly recognized, and one or the other of these. The standards of weights and measures act, 1976 act no. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which. Weights and measures 7 issue 1 chapter 5 weights and measures act date of assent. Interpretation 1 in this act, unless the context otherwise requires approved pattern means a pattern of any weighing or measuring instrument approved by the minister. The standards of weights and measures enforcement act, 1985. The consolidated weights and measures act report to the. An act to amend and consolidated the law relating to the use of weights and measures and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith. Weights and measures program requirements a handbook for the weights and measures administrator authors. See coming into force provision and notes, where applicable. Administrative monetary penalties continued compliance agreements continued marginal note.
The bahamas bureau of standards and quality bbsq is a body corporate by virtue of the standards act 2006 and the weights and measures act 2006 with reporting relationship to the ministry of labour. An act to provide for the regulation of weights and measures. The division is empowered through the consolidated weights and measures act, title 3 pa c. Weights and measures act 371 kb act current to 20200402 and last amended on 20190621. The fair packaging and labeling act fpla and other federal laws and regulations govern the labeling requirements for most consumer products. Weights and measures act 1985 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 08 may 2020.
Under sections 22 and 43 of the weights and measures act, cap. The weights and measures packaged goods regulations 2006. Jun 18, 2016 download pdf, 173 kb bbsqweightsandmeasuresact. Weights, measures, and conversion factors for agricultural commodities and their products. This act was last revised during the 2016 session of the nebraska legislature. Short title this act may be cited as the weights and measures act. Restriction on assizer buying, selling or adjusting weights, measures. Weights and measures sale of articles regulations, 2007 published on 10th august, 2007 arrangement of regulations weights and measures act act no. Weights, measures, and conversion factors for agricultural. Weights and measures packaged goods regulations 2006. Weights and measures act 1965 uganda legal information. This act may be cited as the weights and measures shorttitle act.
An act to repeal the weights and measures act 1962 and reenact that act with additional provisions to facilitate the changeover to the metric system. The system of weights and measures in customary use in the united states and the metric system of weights and. For businessspecific advice on complying with the regulations, contact your local trading standards service. Working standards and testing and stamping equipment. An act to establish standards of weights and measures, to regulate interstate trade or commerce in weights, measures and other goods which are sold or distributed by weight, measure or number, and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Weights and measures act act 283 of 1964 an act to regulate and provide standards for weights and measures, and the packaging and advertising of certain commodities. Text 1the punjab weights and measures international system enforcement act, 1975 lii of 1975 30th december, 1975 an act to provide for the enforcement of weights and measures based on international system and to regulate the use thereof and to provide for matters connected. Weights and measures act 1965 uganda legal information institute. An act to legalise the use of weights and measures of the metric system.
Weights and measures act 1975 4 1989 revision 3 the prefixes for multiples and submultiples of the units of measurement set out in parts i and ii of the first schedule are set out in part iv of the first schedule. Weights and measures regulations 1193 kb regulations are current to 20200421 and last amended on 20190617. Under the weights and measures act, the board of trade is required to make regulations with respect to weights, measures, and weighing and measuring instruments used in trade. An act to repeal the weights and measures act, to make new provisions with respect to weights and measures, and for purposes incidental to or connected with the matters aforesaid. Weights and measures act 1987 no 15 as at january 2020. The fpla relates only to the net quantity of contents information on packages, goods, or commodities that are sold. This act is administered by the nebraskadepartment of agriculture, state office building, 301 centennial mall south, lincoln, nebraska 68509. A weights and measures act is a kind of legislative act found in many jurisdictions establishing technical standards for weights and measures notable acts of this type include. Chapter 72 arrangement of sections part i units and standards of measurement section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the weights and measures act. Administrative monetary penalties continued other provisions continued marginal note. Schedule ii section 4 canadian units of measurement. Note 4 at the end of this reprint provides a list of the amendments incorporated. W6, the weights and measures act, in canada act xxxi of 1871, the act to regulate.
The standards of weights and measures enforcement amendment bill, 2005 seeks to a prescribe qualifications for appointment of additional controllers and inspectors, b do away with the requirement of registration of users of weights and measures, c revise the penalties for various offences under the act, d empower the central. Chapter 41, with additional regulations found in title 70. Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Certificate of conformance searchable database ntep.
Standards of weights and measures act, 1976 bare acts. Economic research service in cooperation with the agricultural marketing service, the agricultural research service, and the national agricultural statistics service, u. This act may be called the standards of weights and measures enforcement act, 1985. Most uk weights and measures legislation is enforced by local authority trading standards or the department for the economy in northern ireland. Schedule iv section 11 reference standards for measurement of length. An act of parliament to amend and consolidate the law relating to the use, manufacture and sale of. Weights and measures act 1985 a table showing the derivation of the provisions of this con solidation act will be found at the end of the act. Presumption as to possession of weights, measures, etc, for use for trade. Weights and measures find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products. The weights and measures acts of 1878 to 1893 was the collective title of the following acts. These regulations may be cited as the weights and measures. This act may be cited as the weights and measures act. Weights and measures act ministry of justice government.
Various weights and measures acts uk or the various legislative acts preceding them in england, wales and scotland. The act requires the department to describe all relevant activities of the state inspectors of weights and measures, certified examiners of weights and measures cewms, and. This act is administered by the nebraskadepartment of agriculture, state office building, 301 centennial mall south. Imperial and customary us units of measurement 3 subject to sections 4 and 21, the use of the imperial and united. Imperial measures and weights lawful for use for trade. The standards of weights and measures act, 1976 department. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the. Department of commerce gary locke, secretary national institute of standards and technology.
Apr 10, 2014 every local weights and measures authority in the uk is required to report the level of local enforcement work conducted over a 12 month period under section 70 of the weights and measures act. The standards of weights and measures act, 1976 8th april 1976 an act to establish standards of weights and measures, to regulate trade or commerce in weights, measures and other goods which are sold or distributed by weight, measure or number, to provide. The standards of weights and measures enforcement amendment. Weights and measures 3 acts 14 of 1976, 10 of 1993, 2 of 1996. Revised december, 2017 agriculture, state office building. The secretary of state, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 151 and 86 of the weights and measures act 1985 and section 22 of the european communities act 1972 makes the following regulations. Weights and measures act 371 kb act current to 20200421 and last amended on 20190621. The weights and measures division promotes uniformity in u.
In this act, unless the context otherwise requires. The legal metrology act, 2009 act 1 of 2010 repeals and replaces the standard of weights and measures act, 1976 and the standards of weights and measures enforcement act, 1985. Oppermann national institute of standards and technology weights and measures division gaithersburg, md 208992600 u. Weights and measures act 1985 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 04 february 2020. Act current to 202004 21 and last amended on 20190621. Standards of weights and measures act, 1976 bare acts law.
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