Weights and Measures information Michigan
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Weights and Measures information
Please contact Weights & Measures
Phone: (517) 655-8202
Link: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-1569_19192—,00.html
Registration
By law, Michigan requires that any commercial scale meets the following requirements
- Successful completion of the Michigan Weights and Measures Act examination
- Successful completion of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44 General Code examination
- Successful completion of the NIST Handbook 44 device specific examination for which registration is being sought
- Documentation verifying possession of certified test standards
The mG-Scales Certificate of Conformance can be found here
For more information contact Weights & Measures
Calibration
Scale calibration needs to be completed by a certified Service Company
A complete list can be found HERE, by searching for “Retail Computing Scales” under Registration Type
After calibrating and installing the scale, the service company will complete a Placed-In-Service Report.
Maintenance
It is recommended to have the scale recalibrated once a year to ensure accuracy
At random an officer from Weights & Measures will visit to inspect the scale
If the scale fails inspection the business is subject to fine.
Related Materials
NIST Handbook 44 (2018 Edition)
Certificate of Conformance #17-152A1