Weigh, measure and inspect packaged commodities to determine the accuracy of labeling practices. Respond to consumer complaints by investigating or testing as the occasion demands. Operates a Petroleum Quality Program that sample gasoline and diesel fuels and enforces labeling, octane, and quality requirements of petroleum products used by motor vehicles. Inspection and testing of non-commercial devices as per request. A nominal fee is charged for initial inspections of devices.
Consumer education is provided in the form of lectures and literature.
Contact the director to arrange speaking engagements or to receive literature. The seal indicates that the device has been inspected, was performing correctly and within the applicable tolerances. The Clinton County Department of Weights and Measures operates under the authority of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets in the enforcement of the provisions of Article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law and Chapter V of the Rules and Regulations pursuant to Article 16. All standards used by the department are certified by the NYS Bureau of Weights and Measures according to NIST standards. All specification, tolerances and requirements for the design and testing of commercial weighing and measuring devices as published in Handbook 44 are used by the Clinton County Department of Weights and Measures.