California § 12511 - Any weight, measure, or weighing or measuring instrument tested and found correct
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12511 — Any weight, measure, or weighing or measuring instrument tested and found correct, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12511. Any weight, measure, or weighing or measuring instrument tested and found correct
Any weight, measure, or weighing or measuring instrument tested and found correct by any sealer may be used within this state without any further test for such period as is authorized in the regulations adopted by the secretary pursuant to Section 12212. If tested and sealed and certified to as correct by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, any weight, measure, or weighing or measuring instrument may be sold without being first tested and sealed by a sealer. In either case, it shall be subject to inspection and testing notwithstanding that it has been tested and sealed either by a sealer or by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12511
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12511 cover?
Section 12511 ("Any weight, measure, or weighing or measuring instrument tested and found correct") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 12511?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 12511 apply to my situation?
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