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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 5Ch. 7§ 12721 Actual Weight Measurement Count

§ 12721 Actual Weight Measurement Count

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§ 12721 Actual Weight Measurement Count

Key Takeaways

  • •You must weigh, measure, or count items right when you certify them.
  • •You can't guess or use old numbers—you have to check every time.
  • •This rule applies to things like trucks, boxes, or goods being sold.

Example

A farmer sells bags of apples at a market.

The farmer must weigh each bag right when selling it. They can't just guess the weight or use an old number from last week.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12721 Actual Weight Measurement Count

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the vehicle, container, pallet, or commodity for which the weight, measure, or count is being certified shall actually be weighed, measured, or counted at the time of, and for the purpose of, each certification. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 405, Sec. 4.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

vehiclecontainerpalletcommodityweightmeasurecountcertification

Related Statutes

  • § 12711 Weighmaster Certificate Requirement
  • § 12718 Weighmaster Certificate Fraud
  • § 12700 Weighmaster Certification Requirements
  • § 12728 Vehicle Weighing Certification Rules
  • § 3055 License Issuance And Renewal

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 12721.
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