71-229. UNITED STATES AND METRIC SYSTEMS JOINTLY RECOGNIZED. The system of weights and measures in customary use in the United States and the metric system of weights and measures are jointly recognized, and either one (1) or both of these systems shall be used for all commercial purposes in the state of Idaho. The definitions of basic units of weight and measure, the tables of weight and measure, and weights and measures equivalents as published by the national bureau of standards or its successor organization, the national institute of standards and technology, are recognized and shall govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in the state.
History:
[71-229, added 1969, ch. 43, sec. 2, p. 108; am. 1990, ch. 37, sec. 3, p. 57.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 71 - WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Section 71-229 - UNITED STATES AND METRIC SYSTEMS JOINTLY RECOGNIZED.
Section 71-230 - “BARREL,” “TON” AND “CORD” DEFINED.
Section 71-231 - CERTIFICATION OF STATE STANDARDS — FIELD STANDARDS.
Section 71-232 - SALE OF COMMODITIES BY WEIGHT OR MEASURE — EXCEPTIONS.
Section 71-233 - PACKAGED COMMODITIES — LABEL REQUIRED — CONTENTS.
Section 71-234 - MISREPRESENTATION OF PRICE PROHIBITED — FRACTIONS OF CENTS.
Section 71-235 - SALE OF MEAT, POULTRY AND SEAFOOD BY WEIGHT REQUIRED — EXCEPTIONS.
Section 71-236 - SIZES OF LOAVES OF BREAD PERMITTED.
Section 71-237 - BUTTER, OLEOMARGARINE, MARGARINE, BUTTER-LIKE AND MARGARINE-LIKE SPREADS.
Section 71-238 - FLUID DAIRY AND MILK PRODUCTS.
Section 71-239 - FLOUR, HOMINY GRITS AND CORN MEAL.
Section 71-240 - DELIVERY IN BULK — DUPLICATE DELIVERY TICKET SHOWING WEIGHT.
Section 71-241 - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS — HOW SOLD — MEASUREMENT.
Section 71-242 - BERRIES AND SMALL FRUIT — HOW SOLD.
Section 71-243 - FRACTIONAL PARTS OF UNITS OF WEIGHT OR MEASURE.