Pennsylvania § 4163 - Authorization to inspect and direct to nearest scales.
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§ 4163. Authorization to inspect and direct to nearest scales.
Any State, county or city inspector of weights and measures who finds any commodity ready for or in process of delivery may inspect the commodity as to its weight and may direct the person in charge of the delivery of the commodity to convey the commodity to the nearest available scales operated by a weighmaster designated by the inspector. The inspector shall determine the gross weight of the commodity and the vehicle on which it is carried and shall direct the person in charge to return to the scales immediately upon unloading the commodity. Upon return of the vehicle, the inspector shall determine the weight of the vehicle without load and determine the net weight of the load delivered. The person in charge of a vehicle containing such a commodity or from which the commodity has been unloaded shall not fail to take the vehicle, upon the direction of the inspector of weights and measures, to the scales required in this section and shall not refuse to permit the commodity or vehicle to be weighed.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 4163
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4163 cover?
Section 4163 ("Authorization to inspect and direct to nearest scales.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 4163?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4163" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Pennsylvania official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Pennsylvania attorney.
How does Pennsylvania § 4163 apply to my situation?
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