§ 47-2-8. Deputy sealers.
The different town councils of the several towns, and the city councils of cities, may appoint, upon recommendation of their respective town or city sealers, one or more persons as deputy sealers of their town or city, who shall assist the town or city sealer and, in the absence from duty of the town or city sealer, shall perform all the duties of town or city sealer as may be required of them for the time being.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 167, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 194, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 221, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 407, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 47-2-8.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 47 - Weights and Measures
Chapter 47-2 - Produce Scales in Markets
Section 47-2-1. - Custody and maintenance of standards — Stamps and branding irons.
Section 47-2-2. - Penalty for improper care of standards.
Section 47-2-3. - Periodical testing of municipal sealers’ weights and measures by state — Fee.
Section 47-2-4. - Annual adjustment of mercantile weights and measures brought to sealer.
Section 47-2-5. - Adjustment of weights and measures not brought in.
Section 47-2-6. - Penalties for neglect of duty.
Section 47-2-7. - Fees and compensation of sealer — Condemnation of incorrect scales or balances.
Section 47-2-8. - Deputy sealers.