New Jersey § 51:8-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 51:8-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51:8-8.
Unequipped dealers engaged in the sale and delivery of solid fuel in this state, except
as provided in section 51:8-7 of this title, shall have such solid fuel weighed on scales tested and approved by
the proper weights and measures officers. The owner of the scales on which such weighing is made shall furnish each unequipped
dealer with a weight certificate, as provided in section 51:8-9 of this title, for each load or for each separate part of a load, on forms of such
unequipped dealers, signed by the weighmaster of such owner, and a copy of each such
weight certificate shall be retained at the scales where such weighing is done for
a period of one year and shall be subject to inspection by any weights and measures
officer. The owner of the scales shall keep, on forms approved by the superintendent of the
department, an accurate record of all weighings made and such record shall be open
to inspection by any weights and measures officer, for a period of one year.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 51:8-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 51:8-8 cover?
Section 51:8-8 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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