Arkansas § 4-18-302 - Systems of weights and measures.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-18-302 — Systems of weights and measures., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-18-302. Systems of weights and measures.
The International System of Units (SI) and the system of weights and measures in customary use in the United States are jointly recognized, and either one (1) or both of these systems shall be used for all commercial purposes in the state. The definitions of basic units of weight and measure, the tables of weight and measure, and weights and measures 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.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-18-302 cover?
Section 4-18-302 ("Systems of weights and measures.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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