California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 5 — Weights and MeasuresChapter 3 — Standards of Weights and MeasuresSection 12313
The definitions of basic units of weight and measure, and the tables of weight and measure and weights and measures equivalents, as published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology are recognized and shall govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in this state.
Notes
Requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s published definitions of basic weight and measure units, tables of weights and measures, and measurement equivalents to govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in California. The provision adopts those published standards as controlling state measurement references without stating a separate local alternative.
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