Section 37-21-7 – Conforming weights, measures, and devices deemed correct.
37-21-7. Conforming weights, measures, and devices deemed correct. For the purposes of this chapter any weight, measure, or weighing or measuring device shall be deemed to be correct when it conforms to all applicable requirements promulgated as specified in §§37-21-5 and 37-21-6, and other apparatus shall be deemed to be incorrect. Source: SDC 1939, §63.0101 […]
Section 37-21-1 – Definitions.
37-21-1. Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”Department,” the Department of Public Safety; (2)”Secretary,” the secretary of the Department of Public Safety. Source: SL 2016, ch 183, §59.
Section 37-21-1.2 – General supervision by department.
37-21-1.2. General supervision by department. The department shall have and keep a general supervision of the weights, measures, and weighing or measuring devices offered for sale, sold, or in use in the state. Source: SDC 1939, §63.0102; SL 2004, ch 17, §244; SDCL §37-21-1; SL 2016, ch 183, §20.
Section 37-21-2 – Secretary as inspector and sealer–Enforcement of standards–Powers and duties of department personnel.
37-21-2. Secretary as inspector and sealer–Enforcement of standards–Powers and duties of department personnel. The secretary is the ex officio inspector and sealer of weights and measures and shall enforce the provisions of chapters 37-20 and 37-21. A deputy, assistant, or inspector appointed by the secretary has the same powers and duties provided to the secretary […]
Section 37-21-5 – Regulations for enforcement of standards.
37-21-5. Regulations for enforcement of standards. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 for the enforcement of the provisions of chapters 37-20 and 37-21. Source: SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §23.
Section 37-21-6 – Specifications and tolerances included in regulations–Purpose–Conformity with national code.
37-21-6. Specifications and tolerances included in regulations–Purpose–Conformity with national code. Rules promulgated under the provisions of §37-21-5 may include specifications and tolerances for any weight, measure, or weighing or measuring device of the character of those specified in §37-21-9. The rules shall prohibit the use of any weight, measure, or weighing or measuring device which […]