New Jersey § 51:1-86
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 51:1-86, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51:1-86.
Upon the first official inspection of any weight or measure, except where the inspection
is made upon the request of the owner thereof, if the deviation from the legal standard
shall be of such nature as not to be easily ascertained by the owner thereof, the
owner may correct it. Upon his failure to do so within 2 days after such inspection, the superintendent shall take possession of and destroy such weight or measure , unless, in the sole discretion of the superintendent, good cause exists to allow
additional time to correct the deviation or take possession of and destroy the weight
or measure . If the said deviation, or the causes thereof, shall be patent or easily ascertainable
by the owner thereof, the superintendent or assistant superintendent shall immediately
take possession of and destroy such weight or measure, and the owner thereof shall
be liable to a penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 in addition to any other penalties and punishments herein provided.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 51:1-86
What does New Jersey Statutes § 51:1-86 cover?
Section 51:1-86 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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