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Weights and Measures Act 1987

Stamping, verification, and approval of weights and measures

20: Approval of appliances

You could also call this:

“The government must okay measuring tools before they can be used officially”

You cannot stamp a weight, measure, or weighing or measuring instrument with a mark of verification under this Act unless the Secretary has approved its type. This approval must be in line with the regulations made under this Act. However, there is an exception to this rule, which is explained in section 22 of the Act.

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Part 4 Stamping, verification, and approval of weights and measures

20Approval of appliances

  1. Subject to section 22, no weight or measure and no weighing or measuring instrument shall be stamped with a mark of verification under this Act unless it is of a type approved by the Secretary in accordance with regulations made under this Act.

Notes
  • Section 20: amended, on , by section 9(2) of the Weights and Measures Amendment Act 1991 (1991 No 9).