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(c.) Be of a capacity exceeding 30 lb., unless with the approval of
the Minister.

25: Nothing in paragraphs (c) and (d) of clause 23 or in clause 24
shall apply to self-indicating counter machines approved by the
Minister for a specified trade or purpose.

MEASURING-INSTRUMENTS.

26. (1.) Subject to clause 4, no measuring-instrument shall be
    stamped unless provided with a denominated measure in which it is
    evident and visible to the purchaser that the proper quantity has
    been delivered, or is of a pattern approved by the London Board of
    Trade for trade use in England, and of material and construction
    identical with such approved pattern.

(2.) The accuracy of a measuring-instrument to which measures
cannot be directly applied may be tested by the Inspector by com-
paring the output thereof with authorized copies of standard measures.

(3.) A measuring-instrument that is false or unjust or imperfect
shall not be used. Every person who uses or has in his possession
for trade any measuring-instrument contrary to the provisions of this
clause shall be liable on conviction to a fine of £5.

TESTING OF WEIGHBRIDGES.

27. The accuracy of any weighbridge or other weighing-machine
    that is not easily movable may be tested by the Inspector by com-
    parison with authorized copies or other weights which the Inspector
    is satisfied are correct, or with such authorized copies or weights
    and makeweight correctly used in conjunction therewith; and in
    the case of automatic weighing-machines to which weights cannot
    be directly applied, by weighing the output thereof.

28. The owner or person having control of any such weighbridge
    or weighing-machine shall at his own expense, if required by an
    Inspector,—

(a.) Convey from and return to the Inspector’s office such
authorized copies as the Inspector deems necessary;

(b.) Provide such other weights or makeweight as the Inspector
deems necessary;

(c.) Provide sufficient labour for the proper and expeditious
handling of such authorized copies or weights and any
makeweight.

GENERAL AS TO WEIGHTS, MEASURES, WEIGHING-MACHINES, ETC.

29. These regulations shall apply only to weights, measures,
    weighing-machines, and measuring-instruments used for trade.

30. (1.) All weighing-machines (except spring balances) and all
    measuring-instruments and weights and measures shall be subject to
    reverification at the hereinafter prescribed fees at intervals not ex-
    ceeding twelve months.

(2.) All spring balances shall be subject to reverification at the
hereinafter prescribed fees at intervals not exceeding six months:
Provided that this regulation shall apply only to places within
ten miles of the office of an Inspector situated in the following towns,
and to such other places as may be prescribed by the Minister, of
which notice shall be given by the Inspector: Auckland, Wellington,
Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Gisborne, Napier, New Plymouth,
Masterton, Wanganui, Palmerston North, Nelson, Greymouth, Timaru,
Oamaru, and Invercargill.

SCALE OF FEES FOR COMPARING, VERIFYING, ADJUSTING, OR STAMPING
WEIGHTS, MEASURES, WEIGHING-MACHINES, AND MEASURING-
INSTRUMENTS.

31. The fees prescribed in the First Schedule hereto shall be
    payable in respect of the comparing, verifying, adjusting, or stamping
    of weights and measures and weighing-machines and measuring-
    instruments by Inspectors, and for the reverification as provided in
    clause 30 hereof of such weights, measures, weighing-machines, and
    measuring-instruments.

SALE OF FIREWOOD, COKE, AND COAL.

32. No person shall—

(a.) Sell firewood, coke, or coal by description which is false as to
the sort of firewood, coke, or coal; or

(b.) Sell or deliver wet coke or coal with intent to defraud the
purchaser as to the weight of coke or coal sold or delivered;
or

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