New Jersey § 51:1-55
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 51:1-55, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51:1-55.
The State superintendent shall be the custodian of all standards of weight and measure. He shall procure, at the expense of the State, a set of standards properly certified
by the National Bureau of Standards . He shall maintain traceability of the State standards to the national standards in the possession
of the National Bureau of Standards . He shall correct the standards of the several counties and municipalities , and other government agencies and shall at least once in five years compare them with the standards in his possession. In addition, he shall at least once in every five years calibrate or verify standards
used by professional land surveyors and professional engineers in the performance
of their duties, with the expense to be borne by the owners of the devices. The State superintendent, upon request, shall compare and verify any electronic
distance measuring device, with the expense to be borne by the owner of the device.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 51:1-55
What does New Jersey Statutes § 51:1-55 cover?
Section 51:1-55 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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