19.94.160 - State standards. - Washington Statutes

State standards.

Weights and measures standards that are in conformity with the standards of the United States as have been supplied to the state by the federal government or otherwise obtained by the state for use as state weights and measures standards, shall, when the same shall have been certified as such by the national institute of standards and technology or any successor organization, be the primary standards of weight and measure. The state weights and measures standards shall be kept in a place designated by the director and shall be maintained in such calibration as prescribed by the national institute of standards and technology or any successor organization.

[1995 c 355 § 5; 1992 c 237 § 5; 1991 sp.s. c 23 § 5; 1969 c 67 § 16.]

Notes: Application -- Effective dates -- 1995 c 355: See notes following RCW 19.94.015.

Legislative findings -- Intent -- 1991 sp.s. c 23: See notes following RCW 19.94.150.