Weights and Measures Act

Marginal note:Certificate

• 19 (1) If an inspector examines a device, they shall issue to the owner or person who is in possession of it,

  • (a) in the case of a device that is or is to be used in trade, a certificate showing whether the device meets the requirements of this Act and the regulations; and

  • (b) in the case of a device other than a device described in paragraph (a), a statement showing the results of the examination.

• Marginal note:Marking of devices — requirements met

  (2) If an inspector determines that a device referred to in paragraph (1)(a) meets the requirements of this Act and the regulations, they shall mark the device as prescribed and

  • (a) attach the prescribed seals that are intended to indicate any adjustments to the device; or

  • (b) if those seals are already attached to the device, verify that they can indicate any adjustments and, in the case of electronic seals, collect the information that is necessary to detect any adjustments.

• Marginal note:Idem

  (3) Where an inspector determines that a device referred to in paragraph (1)(a) does not meet the requirements of this Act and the regulations, the inspector shall, in the manner and circumstances prescribed, attach to the device such tags and seals as may be prescribed to prevent the use of that device.