Weights and Measures Information – Minnesota
Introduction
This article provides information for using and maintaining an NTEP-certified scale for commercial applications in the state of Minnesota, including registration, installation, calibration, inspection and maintenance requirements.
For the most current requirements, contact the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC), Weights and Measures Division.
Weights and Measures Information
Phone: (651) 539-1555
Email: weights.measures@state.mn.us
Website: Minnesota Weights and Measures
Registration
Minnesota follows the requirements of NIST Handbook 44, along with applicable state laws and regulations.
Minnesota requires commercial weighing and measuring devices to be registered with the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC), Weights and Measures Division before being used for commercial transactions. Device owners are responsible for registering their commercial scales and keeping the registration current.
Commercial scales must also meet applicable Minnesota requirements and be NTEP-certified for their intended commercial application.
Calibration
A Minnesota Registered Service Agency or Registered Serviceperson is required to install and calibrate the scale before it is used commercially.
When a commercial scale is installed, repaired or otherwise placed into service, the registered service agent must test the device and submit the required Placed in Service Report (PISR) to the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC), Weights and Measures Division.
Maintenance
Have the scale regularly serviced and calibrated to maintain accuracy.
Commercial scales are subject to inspection by the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC), Weights and Measures Division to verify accuracy and compliance.
Scales that fail inspection may be removed from service until corrected and may be subject to enforcement action.
Servicers
| Company Name | City | State/Province | Country | Phone Number | Coverage | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Industrial Scales | Nisswa | MN | US | (218) 821-6820 | MN, ND | SERVICE |
| Berne Scale Company | St. Louis Park | MN | US | (952) 544-2422 | MN, WI | SERVICE |
| Fairbanks Scales | Roseville | MN | US | (651) 631-9287 | MN | SERVICE |
| Hobart Service | Edina | MN | US | (952) 852-2148 | MN | SERVICE |
| Integrated Weighing Systems | Hopkins | MN | US | (612) 308-0029 | MN | SERVICE |
| Kennedy Scales, LLC | Coon Rapids | MN | US | (763) 784-1022 | MN, IA, ND, SD, WI | SERVICE, ISO 17025 |
| Lake Country Scale Works, Inc. | Willmar | MN | US | (320) 235-6863 | MN | SERVICE |
| North Country Business Products | Bemidji | MN | US | (866) 819-7403 | MN, MI, ND, WI | SERVICE |
| North Star Scale | Ormsby | MN | US | (507) 639-6647 | MN, IA, SD | SERVICE |
| Retail Data Systems of Minnesota | Plymouth | MN | US | (952) 934-4001 | MN, WI | SERVICE |
| South Side Scale | Burnsville | MN | US | (952) 828-9610 | MN | SERVICE |
| Twin City Scale Co. | Minneapolis | MN | US | (612) 724-4334 | MN, IA, ND, SD, WI | SERVICE |
| Weighing Systems & Services | Newport | MN | US | (651) 459-0567 | MN | SERVICE |
| Disclaimer: This list was compiled from publicly available sources and may not be current. Verify contact details with the company and license status with the state before engaging their services. | ||||||
Related Materials
NIST Handbook 44 (2019 Edition)
mG-S Certificate of Conformance
mG-T Certificate of Conformance
Minnesota Weights and Measures – Scales and Meters
Minnesota Weights and Measures Laws and Rules
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