51:1-86 - Tests; defective weights, etc.; additional penalty - New Jersey Statutes

51:1-86.  Tests;  defective weights, etc.;  additional penalty
    Upon the first official inspection of any weight or measure, except where the inspection is made upon the request of the owner thereof, if the deviation from the legal standard shall be of such nature as not to be easily ascertained  by the owner thereof, the owner may correct it.  Upon his failure to do so  within 2 days after such inspection, the superintendent may take possession of  and destroy such weight or measure. If the said deviation, or the causes  thereof, shall be patent or easily ascertainable by the owner thereof, the  superintendent or assistant superintendent shall immediately take possession of  and destroy such weight or measure, and the owner thereof shall be liable to a  penalty of $50.00 in addition to any other penalties and punishments herein  provided.

     Amended by L.1969, c. 251, s. 19, eff. Jan. 7, 1970.