Mississippi § 69-31-7 - Seals to be placed on inspected devices.
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§ 69-31-7. Seals to be placed on inspected devices.
If an inspection or comparative test reveals that the moisture-measuring device being inspected or tested conforms to the standards and specifications established by the department, the department shall cause the same to be marked with an appropriate seal. Any moisture-measuring device which upon inspection is found not to conform with the specifications and standards established by the department shall be marked with an appropriate seal showing such device to be defective. The seal shall not be altered or removed until said moisture-measuring device is properly repaired and reinspected. The department shall notify the owner or user of such device of its defective condition. Notification shall be made on an inspection form prepared by the department.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 69-31-7 ("Seals to be placed on inspected devices.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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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