Weights and Measures Act
Florida · Weights, Measures, and Standards · §§ 531.36 to 531.66 · 27 sections
Overview
The act governs the accuracy and honesty of commercial weighing and measuring, placing responsibility in a dedicated state division that inspects, tests, and seals measuring devices used in trade. It gives particular attention to grain moisture measuring devices, requiring comparative testing and official approval before such devices may be used in buying and selling grain. Funding comes from dedicated accounts supported by inspection and examination fees, and compliance is backed by penalties, recovery of enforcement costs, and recordkeeping requirements.
Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.
In the courts
Sections of this act have been cited in 1 court decision.
Most-cited authority: 178 F. Supp. 3d 918 - Duke v. Flying J, Inc.
Sections covered
- Fla. Stat. § 531.36Title
- Fla. Stat. § 531.37Definitions
- Fla. Stat. § 531.38Systems of weights and measures
- Fla. Stat. § 531.39State standards
- Fla. Stat. § 531.40Technical requirements for commercial devices1 cite
- Fla. Stat. § 531.41Powers and duties of the department
- Fla. Stat. § 531.415Fees
- Fla. Stat. § 531.42Special police powers
- Fla. Stat. § 531.421Powers and duties of local officials
- Fla. Stat. § 531.43Misrepresentation of quantity
- Fla. Stat. § 531.44Misrepresentation of pricing; verification procedures
- Fla. Stat. § 531.45Method of sale
- Fla. Stat. § 531.46Bulk sale
- Fla. Stat. § 531.47Information required on packages
- Fla. Stat. § 531.48Declarations of unit price on random packages
- Fla. Stat. § 531.49Advertising packages for sale
- Fla. Stat. § 531.50Administrative fine, penalties, and offenses
- Fla. Stat. § 531.51Injunction
- Fla. Stat. § 531.52Presumptive evidence
- Fla. Stat. § 531.53Regulations to be unaffected by repeal of prior enabling statute
- Fla. Stat. § 531.60Permit for commercially operated or tested weights or measures instrument or devices
- Fla. Stat. § 531.61Exemptions from permit requirement
- Fla. Stat. § 531.62Permit application and renewal
- Fla. Stat. § 531.63Maximum permit fees
- Fla. Stat. § 531.64Suspension and revocation of permits
- Fla. Stat. § 531.65Unauthorized use; penalties
- Fla. Stat. § 531.66Forms; rules
Enacted in other states
Alaska, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Hampshire
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