37-21-9. Inspection and testing of weights, measures, and devices.
When not otherwise provided for by law, the secretary shall inspect, test, try, and ascertain that all weights, measures, and weighing and measuring devices kept, offered, or exposed for sale, sold or used or employed by any person in proving or ascertaining the size, quantity, extent, area, or measurement of quantities, things, produce, or articles of distribution or consumption purchased or offered or submitted for sale, hire, or award are correct.
Source: SDC 1939, §63.0103; SL 2004, ch 17, §248; SL 2016, ch 183, §24.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 21 - Enforcement Of Weights And Measures Standards
Section 37-21-1 - Definitions.
Section 37-21-1.2 - General supervision by department.
Section 37-21-5 - Regulations for enforcement of standards.
Section 37-21-7 - Conforming weights, measures, and devices deemed correct.
Section 37-21-9 - Inspection and testing of weights, measures, and devices.
Section 37-21-9.1 - Fees for inspection and testing.
Section 37-21-10 - Investigation upon complaint.
Section 37-21-12 - Impersonation of secretary or department employee as misdemeanor.
Section 37-21-13 - Sealing and marking of weights, measures and devices found correct.
Section 37-21-15 - Inspection of packages or commodities offered for sale.
Section 37-21-16 - Access to premises and stopping of vendors or dealers for testing purposes.
Section 37-21-18 - Prohibited acts--Misdemeanor.
Section 37-21-21 - Assistance of law enforcement--Prosecution of violations.