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Reference Publications

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

  • NIST Handbook 130 Uniform Laws and Regulations in the Areas of Legal Metrology and Engine Fuel Quality (2000)
  • NIST Handbook 44 Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices (2000)
  • NIST Handbook 133 Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods (1994) Third Ed., Supplement 4

National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM)

  • NCWM Publication 2 1999 Directory: Weights and Measures Officials in the United States and All Members of the National Conference on Weights and Measures (May 1999)
  • NCWM Publication 12 Examination Procedure Outlines for Weighing and Measuring Devices (December 1991)
  • NCWM Publication 19 Examination Procedure for Price Verification (August 1995)

NCWM National Training Program (NTP) Courses

  • No.202, Retail Computing Scales
  • No.206, Vehicle and Axle-Load Scales
  • No.302, Retail Motor-Fuel Dispensers and Consoles
  • No.303, Vehicle-Tank Meters
  • No.601, Checking the Net Contents of Packag
  • No 604, Examination Procedure for Price Verification


Weight & Measure Centennial

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Scale Requirements

Commodity Inspection Program

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Scale Inspection Program

Tank Truck Meter Testing Program

Price Scanning Inspection Program

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Weights & Measures History

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