64-02 Weighing and Measuring Devices - North Dakota Statutes

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CHAPTER 64-02WEIGHING AND MEASURING DEVICES64-02-01. Definitions. In this title:1."Calibrate" means to compare a standard, or weighing or measuring device, to
another standard and eliminate by adjustment any variation in the accuracy of the
item being compared, but does not include the field repair of a weighing or
measuring device.2."Commission" means the public service commission.3."Test" means to measure to determine if a standard or weighing or measuring
device is within the permitted tolerance.4."Transient vendor" means a wholesale or retail seller of produce, fruit, nuts, or
seafood that sells to the public at a temporary location, on a seasonal basis, open
less than one hundred twenty business days each year.5."Weighing or measuring device" means any scale, weight, measure, instrument, or
device used or offered for use for weighing or measuring in commerce.64-02-02. Weights and measures - Supervision by public service commission -Installation of weighing or measuring devices under special variance permit. All weighing
or measuring devices in this state must be supervised and controlled by the commission. A
variance permit for the installation or relocation of a device deviating from requirements under
this chapter may be issued by the commission when the device meets service requirements
within accepted tolerances.The commission may request that an application for a variancepermit include complete construction plans and a statement of the specific reasons why
deviations are necessary or desirable. The commission may impose limitations or conditions on
the construction and use of any weighing or measuring device.64-02-03. Commission rules. The commission may adopt rules having the force andeffect of law.64-02-04. Tolerance - Uniformity established by commission. The commission shallestablish uniform tolerance or reasonable variances for weighing and measuring devices.64-02-05.Employees - Compensation.The commission shall employ and fix thecompensation of employees necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.64-02-05.1. Director of weights and measures. Repealed by S.L. 1989, ch. 764,