New Jersey § 51:1-91
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 51:1-91, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51:1-91.
No person shall alter or change in any manner any weight or measure, or allow the
same to be done, after the same has been tested and sealed or tested and condemned by any weights and measures officer under authority of law, so that the same shall weigh or measure incorrectly, under a civil penalty of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 for each offense, unless the person has been duly licensed and registered pursuant to the provisions
of P.L.1938, c. 182 ( C. 51:1-113 et seq. ). This section shall not prohibit any authorized person from making adjustments necessary
to achieve zero balance on any weighing or measuring device .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 51:1-91
What does New Jersey Statutes § 51:1-91 cover?
Section 51:1-91 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 51:1-91?
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