Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 581 - Weights and Measures
Here’s a breakdown of Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 581 – Weights and Measures:
📚 Overview: NAC Chapter 581
1. Adoption of Standards (NAC 581.Sec 1)
The State Sealer adopts by reference the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) Publication 14 (2024) — covering both weighing and measuring devices — plus any subsequent amendments approved within 60 days (law.cornell.edu).
2. License & Device Transfers (NAC 581.Sec 2)
A licensed user (e.g., grocery scales, cannabis dispensary meters) may transfer ownership or operation to another individual.
The new owner must notify the Division within 10 days of transfer.
If relocating the device to a new address, a new license and fee are required.
If retained at the same location, the license is reissued under the new owner’s name (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu, agri.nv.gov).
🔍 Key Regulations Enforced via NAC 581
Registration & Inspection:
All commercial weighing/measuring devices (e.g., gas pumps, scales) must be licensed annually, inspected, and certified for proper installation, maintenance, and accuracy (agri.nv.gov).
Fee Structures:
Fees cover inspection costs and must be adjusted to reflect actual expenses. For most devices, annual registration fees increased modestly; heavier or specialized equipment may cost more .
Post-Repair Seals & Waivers:
Devices repaired by a registered service agent may bypass initial re-inspection, but must be tagged with an anti-tamper seal, and can be inspected later to confirm compliance (agri.nv.gov).
✅ Why This Matters
Ensures consumer fairness and market equity by maintaining uniform standards across Nevada, aligned with NCWM guidelines.
Protects commercial users from liability by ensuring measurement devices are reliable and officially certified.
Allows streamlined administrative processes for changing device ownership or location.
Helps the state agency maintain adequate revenue to support inspection services.
🔗 Related Provisions
For context, Chapter 581 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) governs the legal framework—including definitions, authority of the State Sealer, penalties, sampling, and inspection procedures (law.justia.com, agri.nv.gov).
🛠️ Use Cases
Scenario
Relevant NAC Section
Installing a new gas station pump
Submit application for license, permit inspection, annual fees
Selling or buying a commercial scale
File transfer notice, check whether license must be reissued
Adjusting a cannabis dispensary meter
Ensure repair by registered agent to potentially avoid immediate inspection
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