The person who is responsible for the weighing and recording of weights of animals sold at such barns shall be known as a weigher. Each weigher, or any person so designated by the owner or weigher, shall be bonded in the penal sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) with sureties to be approved by the secretary of state for the faithful performance of the duties of his office.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments
Chapter 27 - Weights and Measures
Article 5 - Sale of Livestock by Weight
§ 75-27-203. Commissioner of agriculture and commerce to administer article; rules and regulations
§ 75-27-205. State standards of weights and measures
§ 75-27-207. Sealing or making of weighing device; condemned scales
§ 75-27-213. Weigher, defined; bond
§ 75-27-215. Licensing of auctioneers; auctioneer not to buy cattle
§ 75-27-217. Location of scales; equipment
§ 75-27-219. Schedule of charges to be posted