2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 57 - Trade Practices and Regulations
Article 17 - Standards of Weights and Measures
Section 57-17-2 - Systems of weights and measures.

The system of weights and measures in customary use in the United States and the metric system of weights and measures are jointly recognized, and either one or both of these systems shall be used for all commercial purposes in the state. The definitions of basic units of weights and measure, the tables of weight and measure and weights and measures equivalents as published by the national bureau of standards shall be used by the board in arriving at standards which shall govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in the state.

History: 1953 Comp., § 76-1-29, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 386, § 2.

Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1973, ch. 386, §§ 2, 20, repealed 76-1-29, 1953 Comp., relating to the equivalents of units of weight and measure, and enacted a new section.

Cross references. — For inspection of measuring devices for sale of petroleum products, see 57-19-30 NMSA 1978.

For standards for measuring flow and volume of water, see 72-5-19 NMSA 1978.

In absence of any agreement as to method of measuring hay in the stack, the statutory rule is applicable. King v. Tabor, 1910-NMSC-037, 15 N.M. 488, 110 P. 601 (decided under former law).

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 79 Am. Jur. 2d Weights and Measures §§ 1 to 40.

Parol or extrinsic evidence of custom or usage to show that terms of measurement in contract have a special trade significance, 89 A.L.R. 1240.

94 C.J.S. Weights and Measures §§ 1 to 4.