§ 47-26-708. Violations — Penalties
Any person who uses or causes to be used a moisture-measuring device in commerce with the knowledge that such device has not been inspected and approved by the department in accordance with this part, commits a Class C misdemeanor.
§ 47-26-705. Use of Defective Measuring Devices — Repair — Reinspection
Any defective moisture-measuring device, while so marked, sealed, or tagged, as provided in § 47-26-704, may be used to ascertain the moisture content of agricultural products offered for sale, processing, or storage, only under the following conditions: The owner or user shall keep a record, open to inspection, of every commercial sample of agricultural products […]
§ 47-26-706. Visible Location of Device — Operating Instructions
Every moisture-measuring device offered for sale, processing, or storage shall be used in a location visible to the general public, and the detailed procedure for operating a moisture-measuring device shall be displayed in a conspicuous place proximate to the moisture-measuring device.
§ 47-26-707. Use of Untested Devices
No person shall use or cause to be used any grain moisture-measuring device which has not been inspected and approved for use by the department; except that a newly purchased grain moisture-measuring device may be used prior to regular inspection and approval if the user of such device has given at least ten (10) days’ […]
§ 47-26-701. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise: “Agricultural products” means any product of agriculture which is tested for moisture content when offered for sale, processing, or storage; “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture; “Department” means the Tennessee department of agriculture; “Moisture-measuring devices” means any device or instrument used by any person in […]
§ 47-26-702. Inspection Required
The department shall inspect or cause to be inspected at least annually every moisture-measuring device used in commerce in this state, except those belonging to the United States or the state, or any subdivision of either, except as may be requested. The department may inspect or cause to be inspected at the convenience of the […]
§ 47-26-703. Enforcement — Rules and Regulations
The commissioner is hereby charged with the enforcement of this part and is empowered to promulgate rules, regulations, specifications, standards, and tests as may be necessary in order to secure the efficient administration of this part. The department may from time to time publish such data in connection with the administration of this part as […]
§ 47-26-704. Seal of Inspection
If an inspection or comparative test reveals that the moisture-measuring device being inspected or tested conforms to the standards and specifications established by the department, the department shall cause it to be marked with an appropriate seal. Any moisture-measuring device, which upon inspection is found not to conform with the specifications and standards established by […]