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Fla. Stat. § 531.38

Systems of weights and measures

Known as the Weights and Measures Act

The act spans §§ 531–531 (27 sections).

History.--s. 1, ch. 72-101; s. 6, ch. 90-320.

The system of weights and measures in customary use in the United States and the metric system of weights and measures are jointly recognized, and either one or both of these systems shall be used for all commercial purposes in this state. The definitions of basic units of weight and measure, the tables of weight and measure, and weight and measure equivalents as published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology are recognized and shall govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in the state.

Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.