New Jersey § 51:1-73
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 51:1-73, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51:1-73.
The words “public weighmaster” as used in this title, shall be deemed to mean and
include all firms, corporations, copartners or individuals who shall, for hire, weigh
or measure any commodity, produce or article and issue therefor a weight certificate,
which shall be accepted as the accurate weight, upon which the purchase or sale of
such commodity is based. Any firm, corporation or individual not engaged in the business of weighing for hire,
who requires the services of a certified weigher in his business may on application
to the state superintendent 1 have one or more of his employees or other suitable persons designated by the state
superintendent to act as such weighmaster. 1
Functions, powers and duties transferred to Superintendent of the Division of Weights
and Measures, see N.J.S.A. § 52:17B-25.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 51:1-73
What does New Jersey Statutes § 51:1-73 cover?
Section 51:1-73 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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