American Samoa § 27.0614 - Prohibitions
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 27.0614 — Prohibitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27.0614. Prohibitions
(a) No person may: (1) use or have in possession for use in commerce any incorrect weight or measure; (2) remove any tag, seal, or mark from any weight or measure without specific written authorization from the proper authority; (3) hinder or obstruct any weights and measures official in the performance of his duties. (b) Any person who violates the provisions of subsection (a) or any provision of this chapter or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, for which a specific penalty has not been pre-scribed, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon a first conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than 3 months, or both. Upon a subsequent conviction thereof, he shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $1,000, or by imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 27.0614
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 27.0614 cover?
Section 27.0614 ("Prohibitions") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 27.0614?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 27.0614 apply to my situation?
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