§ 47-26-1001. Short Title
This part may be cited as “Public Weighmaster.”
§ 47-26-1002. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Certificate” means that document or instrument issued by a public weighmaster containing information specified in § 47-26-1012; “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture or the commissioner’s duly appointed representative; “Department” means the Tennessee department of agriculture; “Handbook 44” means National Institute of Standards and Technology […]
§ 47-26-1003. Enforcing Officer — Rules and Regulations
The commissioner is authorized to enforce this part and may issue from time to time reasonable rules and regulations for the enforcement of this part, which shall have the force and effect of law. All rules and regulations under this part shall be promulgated by the commissioner, pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled […]
§ 47-26-1004. Qualifications for Weighmaster
To receive authorization to act as a public weighmaster, a person must receive a license from the commissioner. In order to qualify for a license, a person must: Be able to weigh or measure accurately; Be able to prepare correct certificates; Be a citizen of the United States; Be at least eighteen (18) years of […]
§ 47-26-1005. License Application
Using a form provided by the commissioner, the applicant for a license as a public weighmaster shall furnish evidence that the applicant has the qualifications required by this part and regulations promulgated under this part. It shall be the responsibility of an individual to request a license application form prior to engaging in public weighing.
§ 47-26-1006. Evaluation of Qualifications of Applicants
The commissioner will determine the qualifications of the applicant based on: The information provided on the application; and Supplementary information as determined by the commissioner. The commissioner may also determine the qualifications of the applicant based on the results of an examination of the applicant’s knowledge. However, any public weighmaster who has been licensed for […]
§ 47-26-1007. Issuance and Records of Licenses
The commissioner will: Grant licenses as public weighmasters to qualified applicants; and Keep a record of all applications submitted and of all licenses issued.