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The Division of Weights and Measures enforces all of the state's laws affecting the measurement of commodities moving in commerce. The purpose is to ensure consumers receive an accurate quantity and adequate information about commodities so that they can make price and quantity comparisons. Among its functions is the inspection of scales weighing in thousandths of a pound up to platform scales used to weigh up to 100,000 pounds. It inspects meters used for delivery of fuel oil, liquid propane gas, gasoline pumps, and containers used for measuring any type of liquid or solid commodity. The division also enforces the uniform date code system for processed food products and numerous other provisions of law affecting pricing and sale of commercial goods. The division also provides measurement calibration services in the areas of mass, length and volume to industry located within the state as well as industry located outside the state.
| You are now able to fill in your applications online, however, if a SIGNATURE is required anywhere on the form, you may fill in the form as necessary, but save the form to your computer, download and print the form, sign the form in the appropriate locations and send to our offices via US Postal Service or fax to 271-1109. Should you encounter any difficulties with the applications, please contact us at 271-3700. |
Senate Bill157 (2011), relative to the division of weights and measures and fees for licensing weighing devices and the definition of service technician, passed and became effective July 1, 2011. This law amends RSA 438 and will allow a registered service technician to affix a certification seal to a device after determining it is in compliance. The division has adopted interim administrative rules to implement these changes to RSA 438. These rules are now operative, and are posted for your convenience. Interim rules are temporary, and must be followed promptly by the regular rule-making process.
 Division of Weights & Measures Interim Rules
General Information:
*The following two documents do not reflect changes due to SB-157(2011)
2013 Scale Clinic Flyer
Legal for Trade Scale Specs
Method of Sale Information
Guidelines for Farmers' Markets--Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Complaint Forms:
Complaint  This option requires that you download the document, print out and send via postal mail.
Complaint For this option you will have to save the document to your desktop or computer and fill out the information and then attach the file to the reply email when sending back.
For further inquiries, please contact (603) 271-3700.
Device License Applications:
Information for Businesses with Commercial Scales
Upcoming Scale Clinics (NEW May 2012)
Initial Application for Weighing & Measuring Device License
Update for Weighing & Measuring Device License
Related Links:
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) Weights & Measures Division website: www.nist.gov/owm
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) Lab Metrology Group website: www.nist.gov/labmetrology
Petroleum Equipment Institute Website: www.pei.org
ASTM International (formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials) website: www.astm.org
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