2016 Utah Code
Title 4 - Utah Agricultural Code
Chapter 9 - Weights and Measures
Section 1 - Definitions.

4-9-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:

• (1) "Correct", when used in connection with weights and measures, means conformance to applicable requirements of this chapter.

• (2) "Package" means a commodity put up or packaged before sale in either wholesale or retail saleunits.

• (3) "Primary standards" mean the physical standards of the state, described in Section 4-9-4, which are the legal reference from which all other standards and weights and measures are derived.

• (4) "Sale from bulk" means the sale of commodities, when the quantity is determined at the time of sale.

• (5) "Secondary standards" means a physical standard which is traceable to primary standards through comparisons, using acceptable laboratory procedures.

• (6) "Weighing and measuring" means the use of weights and measures.

• (7) "Weight" means net weight, unless the label declares that the product is sold by drained weight, in which case, "weight" means net drained weight.

• (8) "Weights and measures" means weights and measures, and instruments or devices used for weighing or measuring, including an appliance or accessory associated with the instrument or device.

• (9) "Weights and measures registration" means the issuance of a certificate by the commissioner to a weights and measures user.

• (10) "Weights and measures user" means a person who uses weights and measures in trade or commerce.

Amended by Chapter 358, 2004 General Session