Maine § 2351. - Systems of weights and measures
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2351. — Systems of weights and measures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2351.. Systems of weights and measures
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 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 Bureau of Standards or its successor organization, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, are recognized and shall govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in the State. [PL 1989, c. 24, §1 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2351.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2351. cover?
Section 2351. ("Systems of weights and measures") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 2351.?
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