Title 64 — Weights, Measures, and Grades
4 chapters · 45 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-01 Definitions
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In this title: 1. "Calibrate" means to compare a standard, or weighing or measuring device, to another standard and eliminate by adjustment any variation in the accuracy of the item being compared, but does not include the field repair of a weighing or measuring device. 2. "Commi…
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-03 Commission rules
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The commission may adopt rules having the force and effect of law.
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-04 Tolerance - Uniformity established by commission
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The commission shall establish uniform tolerance or reasonable variances for weighing and measuring devices.
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-05 Employees - Compensation
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The commission shall employ and fix the compensation of employees necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-05.1 Director of weights and measures
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Repealed by S.L. 1989, ch. 764, § 31.
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-06 Employees of department shall give bond
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Repealed by S.L. 1989, ch. 764, § 31.
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-07 Duties of commission
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The commission shall: 1. Maintain the calibration of the state weights and measures standards that are traceable to the United States standards. All secondary standards must be calibrated by a national institute of standards and technology-recognized metrology laboratory as often…
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-08 Purchase, lease, or disposal of equipment
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The commission shall purchase or lease any equipment necessary for carrying out the provisions of this title and may sell equipment which is obsolete or unsuitable. Proceeds from sale or disposal must be paid into the general fund of the state treasury. 64-02-08.1. Fees for regis…
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-09 Standards of weights and measures
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The commission shall maintain the following standards of weights and measures, which must conform to the United States standards: 1. One surveyor's chain, sixty-six United States survey feet in length. 2. One yard [in meters, equal to 36 divided by 39.37] measure. 3. One United S…
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-10 Fees to test or calibrate weighing and measuring devices
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The commission shall collect the following fees to: 1. Test overhead monorail, track, dormant, deck, and hanging scale of one thousand pounds [453 kilograms] or less capacity $95.00 2. Test movable platform scale $20.00 3. Test counter or computing scale $20.00 4. Test hanging sc…
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-11 Payment of test fee before using weighing or measuring device
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No weighing or measuring device that has been sealed by the commission may be used, sold, or exposed for sale until the fee charged for the test has been paid.
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-12 Fees collected - Paid into public service commission program fund
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All fees and charges collected by the commission under this chapter must be paid into the public service commission program fund.
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-13 Commission to test weighing or measuring devices
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The commission may test or calibrate weighing or measuring devices. The owner of any weighing or measuring device used in this state is responsible for its accuracy and condition. The public service commission shall determine the frequency of required testing for each category of…
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-13.1 Exception from regularly scheduled test of weighing or measuring device
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A weighing or measuring device used to conduct sales by a transient vendor is exempt from this chapter.
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-14 Incorrect weighing or measuring devices
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A weighing or measuring device that does not meet applicable design or tolerance requirements must be marked in the manner set by the commission and may not be used in commerce without the consent of the commission.
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-15 Vendor's weighing or measuring device
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The commission may enter into or upon any land or premises to stop any vendor and require the vendor, if necessary, to proceed to some place which the commission may specify for the purpose of making a test of the weighing or measuring devices used by the vendor.
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-15.1 Duty of commission to test accuracy of oil and gas production meters
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Repealed by S.L. 1993, ch. 367, § 5. 64-02-16. Licensing coin-weighing machine or scale and public gasoline pump required - Fee. Repealed by S.L. 1961, ch. 387, § 2. 64-02-17. Form of application for licensing coin-weighing machines, scales, and public gasoline pumps. Repealed by…
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-19 Salaries of employees of the department
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Repealed by S.L. 1989, ch. 764, § 31.
N.D.C.C. § 64-02-20 Expenses
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The commission may purchase supplies and equipment and may incur necessary expenses in carrying out the provisions of this title within legislative appropriations made for such purpose. Traveling expenses are allowed employees as provided in section 54-06-09.