Michigan § 290.609a - Weighing device; measuring device; certificates of conformance; participating laboratory.
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§ 290.609a. Weighing device; measuring device; certificates of conformance; participating laboratory.
(1) A weighing device placed in service after January 1, 1988 must have valid certificates of conformance before use for commercial or law enforcement purposes. A non-NTEP weighing device for special use may be used for products for which an NTEP weighing device is not readily available, if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) The device owner receives written approval from the director.
(b) The device is tested on an annual basis by a registered service agency.
(c) The registered service agency records all testing data and the records are retained on site and made available to the department on request.
(2) A measuring device placed in service on or after October 29, 2002 must have valid certificates of conformance before use for commercial or law enforcement purposes. A non-NTEP measuring device for special use may be used for products for which an NTEP measuring device is not readily available, if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) The device owner receives written approval from the director.
(b) The device is tested on an annual basis by a registered service agency.
(c) The registered service agency records all testing data and the records are retained on site and made available to the department on request.
(3) The director may operate a participating laboratory as part of NTEP. The director may charge and collect fees pursuant to section 10b for services rendered by the participating laboratory.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 290.609a ("Weighing device; measuring device; certificates of conformance; participating laboratory.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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