Weights and Measures information Vermont
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Weights and Measures information
Please contact Weights & Measures
Phone: (802) 828-2426
Link: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/weights-measures
Registration
The state follows all the rules and regulations in NIST Handbook 44 (2018 Edition)
An Application must be completed with the Department of Weights & Measures
After submitting the form contact Weights & Measures to schedule an appointment for inspection.
Calibration
A state certified Service Company is needed to properly install and calibrate the NTEP scale.
Calibration should be done before an inspector from Weights & Measures comes to seal the scale.
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)