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WA Rev Code § 19.94.255 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.255 - Correction of rejected weights and measures.

RCW 19.94.255 Correction of rejected weights and measures.(1) Weighing or measuring instruments or devices that have been rejected under the authority of the director or a city sealer shall remain subject to the control of the rejecting authority until such time as suitable repair or disposition thereof has been made as required by this section.(2) The owner of any weighing or measuring instrument or device that has been marked or tagged as rejected by the director or a city sealer shall cause the same to be made correct within thirty days or such longer period as may be authorized by the rejecting authority. In lieu of correction, the owner of such weighing and measuring instrument or device may dispose of the same, but only in the manner specifically authorized by the rejecting authority.(3) Weighing and measuring instruments or devices that have been rejected shall not again be used commercially until they have been reexamined and found to be correct by the department, city sealer, or a service agent registered with the department.(4) If a weighing or measuring instrument or device marked or tagged as rejected is placed back into commercial service by a service agent registered with the department, the agent shall provide a signed certification to the owner or operator of the instrument or device so indicating and shall report to the rejecting authority as provided by rule under *RCW 19.94.190(1)(c).[ 1995 c 355 § 12; 1992 c 237 § 17; 1991 sp.s. c 23 § 14; 1969 c 67 § 33. Formerly RCW 19.94.330.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 19.94.190 was amended by 2019 c 96 § 4, changing subsection (1)(c) to subsection (4)(c).Application—Effective dates—1995 c 355: See notes following RCW 19.94.015.Legislative findings—Intent—1991 sp.s. c 23: See notes following RCW 19.94.150.
WA Rev Code § 19.94.258 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.258 - Service agent—Registration certificate.

RCW 19.94.258 Service agent—Registration certificate.(1) Except as authorized by the department, a service agent must be certified by the department before providing services to place a weighing or measuring instrument or device to be placed into commercial use under RCW 19.94.255(3). This registration requirement does not apply to the department or a city sealer.(2) Except as provided in RCW 19.94.2584, a service agent registration certificate is valid for one year unless the department specifies a longer period by rule. The certificate may be renewed by submitting a renewal application to the department.[ 2019 c 96 § 7; 2000 c 171 § 61; 1995 c 355 § 15.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 96: See note following RCW 19.94.160.Application—Effective dates—1995 c 355: See notes following RCW 19.94.015.
WA Rev Code § 19.94.2582 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.2582 - Service agent—Registration certificate—Renewal—Competency examination—Fee—Decision—Denial—Notice—Refund.

RCW 19.94.2582 Service agent—Registration certificate—Renewal—Competency examination—Fee—Decision—Denial—Notice—Refund.(1) Each request for a renewal or new official registration certificate must be in writing and on a form prescribed by the department and must contain any relevant information as the director may require, including but not limited to the following:(a) The name and address of the person, corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship requesting registration;(b) The names and addresses of all persons requesting an official registration certificate from the department; and(c) The tax registration number as required under RCW 82.32.030 or unified business identifier provided on a business license issued under RCW 19.02.070.(2) The department may require persons registering as service agents to attain a satisfactory score on competency examinations administered or approved for use by the department. The director may adopt rules for administering and conducting the examination, including adoption of any examination fees necessary to cover the costs for preparing for and administering the examination. Examination fees are in addition to the application fee under subsection (3) of this section.(3) Each person submitting a new or renewal application for an official registration certificate must pay a fee to the department in the amount of one hundred eighty dollars per person per year for the duration of the certificate.(4) Renewal applicants filing after a certification expiration date must pay an additional fee equal to twenty percent of the renewal fee unless the applicant submits a declaration or affidavit stating that the applicant has not acted as a service agent following the expiration of the certification.(5) Persons submitting new or renewal applications for an official registration certificate must have sufficient equipment available to adequately test devices and a means of identifying work the applicant has performed on weighing and measuring devices. The director may adopt rules for these requirements.(6) The department must issue a decision within twenty days of receipt of a new or renewal application. If denying an application, the department must state the reasons for the denial in a written notice to the applicant.[ 2019 c 96 § 8; 2013 c 144 § 35; 2006 c 358 § 5; 1995 c 355 § 16. Formerly RCW 19.94.025.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 96: See note following RCW 19.94.160.Effective dates—2006 c 358: See note following RCW 19.94.175.Application—Effective dates—1995 c 355: See notes following RCW 19.94.015.
WA Rev Code § 19.94.2584 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.2584 - Service agent—Registration certificate—Revocation, suspension, refusal to renew—Appeal.

RCW 19.94.2584 Service agent—Registration certificate—Revocation, suspension, refusal to renew—Appeal.(1) The department may revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the official registration certificate of any service agent for any of the following reasons:(a) Fraud or deceit in obtaining an official registration certificate under this chapter;(b) A finding by the department of a pattern of intentional fraudulent or negligent activities in the installation, inspection, testing, checking, adjusting, or systematically standardizing and approving the graduations of any weighing or measuring instrument or device;(c) Knowingly placing back into commercial service any weighing or measuring instrument or device that is incorrect;(d) A violation of any provision of this chapter; or(e) Conviction of a crime or an act constituting a crime under the laws of this state, the laws of another state, or federal law.(2) A service agent may appeal the department's decision to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the service agent's registration.[ 2019 c 96 § 9; 2000 c 171 § 62; 1995 c 355 § 17. Formerly RCW 19.94.035.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 96: See note following RCW 19.94.160.Application—Effective dates—1995 c 355: See notes following RCW 19.94.015.
WA Rev Code § 19.94.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.260 - Rejection—Seizure for use as evidence—Entry of premises—Search warrant.

RCW 19.94.260 Rejection—Seizure for use as evidence—Entry of premises—Search warrant.(1) With respect to the enforcement of this chapter and any other acts dealing with weights and measures that he or she is, or may be empowered to enforce, the director or a city sealer may reject or seize for use as evidence incorrect weighing or measuring instruments or devices or packages of commodities to be used, retained, offered, exposed for sale, or sold in violation of the law.(2) In the performance of his or her official duties conferred under this chapter, the director or a city sealer is authorized at reasonable times during the normal business hours of the person using a weighing or measuring instrument or device to enter into or upon any structure or premises where such weighing or measuring instrument or device is used or kept for commercial purposes. If the director or a city sealer is denied access to any premises or establishment where such access was sought for the purposes set forth in this chapter, the director or a city sealer may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant authorizing access to such premises or establishment for such purposes. The court may, upon such application, issue the search warrant for the purposes requested.[ 1992 c 237 § 18; 1991 sp.s. c 23 § 11; 1969 c 67 § 26.]NOTES:Legislative findings—Intent—1991 sp.s. c 23: See notes following RCW 19.94.150.
WA Rev Code § 19.94.265 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.265 - Grievances—Procedure—Notice—Hearing—Rules.

RCW 19.94.265 Grievances—Procedure—Notice—Hearing—Rules.(1) Any person aggrieved by any official action of the department or a city sealer conferred under this chapter, including but not limited to, "stop-use orders," "stop-removal orders," "removal orders," "condemnation," or "off sale order" may within thirty days after an order is given or any action is taken, petition the director for a hearing to determine the matter. Such proceedings and any appeal therefrom shall be taken in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.(2) The director shall give due notice and hold a hearing within ten days after the confiscation or seizure of any weighing or measuring instrument or device or commodity under RCW 19.94.250 or the seizure of any weighing or measuring instrument or device for evidence under RCW 19.94.260. This hearing shall be for the purposes of determining whether any such weighing or measuring instrument or device or commodity was properly confiscated or seized, to determine whether or not such weighing or measuring instrument or device or commodity was used for, or is in, violation of any provision of this chapter or to determine the disposition to be made of such weighing or measuring instrument or device or commodity. Such proceedings and any appeal therefrom shall be taken in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.(3) The department may by rule establish procedures for the administration of this section.[ 1992 c 237 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 19.94.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.280 - City sealers and deputies—Appointment, removal—Record, report—Testing of devices and instruments—Seal of approval.

RCW 19.94.280 City sealers and deputies—Appointment, removal—Record, report—Testing of devices and instruments—Seal of approval.(1) There may be a city sealer in every city and such deputies as may be required by ordinance of each such city to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.(2) Each city electing to have a city sealer shall adopt rules for the appointment and removal of the city sealer and any deputies required by local ordinance. The rules for appointment of a city sealer and any deputies must include provisions for the advice and consent of the local governing body of such city and, as necessary, any provisions for local civil service laws and regulations.(3) A city sealer shall keep a complete and accurate record of all official acts performed under the authority of this chapter and shall submit an annual report to the governing body of his or her city and shall make any reports as may be required by the director.(4) The city sealer shall test and inspect a sufficient number of weighing and measuring instruments and devices to ensure that the provisions of this chapter are enforced in the city. This subsection does not apply to weighing or measuring instruments or devices for which the sealer does not have the necessary testing or inspection equipment or to instruments or devices that are to be inspected by the department under *RCW 19.94.216(2).(5) A city sealer may issue an official seal of approval for each weighing or measuring instrument or device that has been inspected and tested and found to be correct.[ 1995 c 355 § 13; 1992 c 237 § 20; 1969 c 67 § 28.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 19.94.216 was amended by 2019 c 96 § 6, deleting subsection (2).Application—Effective dates—1995 c 355: See notes following RCW 19.94.015.
WA Rev Code § 19.94.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.310 - City sealers and deputies—Duties of governing body—Sealer to have standards comparison made every two years.

RCW 19.94.310 City sealers and deputies—Duties of governing body—Sealer to have standards comparison made every two years.(1) The governing body of each city for which a city sealer has been appointed as provided for by RCW 19.94.280 shall:(a) Procure at the expense of the city the official weights and measures standards and any field weights and measures standards necessary for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter or any rule that may be prescribed by the director;(b) Provide a suitable office for the city sealer and any deputies that have been duly appointed; and(c) Make provision for the necessary clerical services, supplies, transportation and for defraying contingent expenses incidental to the official activities of the city sealer and his or her deputies in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.(2) When the acquisition of the official weights and measures standards required under subsection (1)(a) of this section has been made and such weights and measures standards have been examined and approved by the director, they shall be the certified weights and measures standards for such city.(3) In order to maintain field weights and measures standards in accurate condition, the city sealer shall, at least once every two years, compare the field weights and measures standards used within his or her city to the certified weights and measures standards of such city or to the official weights and measures standards of this state.[ 2000 c 171 § 63; 1992 c 237 § 21; 1969 c 67 § 31.]
WA Rev Code § 19.94.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.320 - City sealers—Director—General oversight powers, concurrent authority—Powers and duties of chapter are additional.

RCW 19.94.320 City sealers—Director—General oversight powers, concurrent authority—Powers and duties of chapter are additional.(1) In cities for which city sealers have been appointed as provided for in this chapter, the director shall have general oversight powers over city weights and measures programs and may, when he or she deems it reasonably necessary, exercise concurrent authority to carry out the provisions of this chapter.(2) When the director elects to exercise concurrent authority within a city with a duly appointed city sealer, the director's powers and duties relative to this chapter shall be in addition to the powers granted in any such city by law or charter.[ 1995 c 355 § 14; 1992 c 237 § 22; 1969 c 67 § 32.]NOTES:Application—Effective dates—1995 c 355: See notes following RCW 19.94.015.
WA Rev Code § 19.94.325 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.325 - Service agent—Inspection and testing of weights and measures—Seal of approval—Fees—Violation—Penalty.

RCW 19.94.325 Service agent—Inspection and testing of weights and measures—Seal of approval—Fees—Violation—Penalty.(1) Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter or in any rule adopted under the authority of this chapter, any person who engages in business within this state as a service agent shall biennially submit to the department for inspection and testing all weights and measures standards used by the service agent, or any agent or employee of the service agent. If the department finds such weights and measures standards to be correct, the director shall issue an official seal of approval for each such standard.(2) The department may by rule adopt reasonable fees for the inspection and testing services performed by the weights and measures laboratory pursuant to this section.(3) A service agent shall not use any weight or measure standard that does not have a valid, official seal of approval from the director to install, inspect, adjust, repair, or recondition any weighing or measuring instrument or device. Any service agent who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty to be assessed by the director ranging up to one thousand dollars per occurrence.[ 2019 c 96 § 10; 1992 c 237 § 23.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 96: See note following RCW 19.94.160.
WA Rev Code § 19.94.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.340 - Sale of commodities—Measurement—Exceptions—Rules to assure good practice and accuracy.

RCW 19.94.340 Sale of commodities—Measurement—Exceptions—Rules to assure good practice and accuracy.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, commodities in liquid form must be sold only by liquid measure or by weight, and, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, commodities not in liquid form shall be sold only by weight, by measure of length or area, or by count.(2) Liquid commodities may be sold by weight and commodities not in liquid form may be sold by count only if such methods provide accurate information as to the quantity of commodity sold.(3) The provisions of this section do not apply to:(a) Commodities sold for immediate consumption on the premises where sold;(b) Vegetables when sold by the head or bunch;(c) Commodities in containers standardized by a law of this state or by federal law;(d) Commodities in package form when there exists a general consumer usage to express the quantity in some other manner;(e) Concrete aggregates, concrete mixtures, and loose solid materials such as earth, soil, gravel, crushed stone, and the like, when sold by cubic measure; or(f) Unprocessed vegetable and animal fertilizer when sold by cubic measure.(4) When adopting rules under RCW 19.94.190, the director may issue such rules as necessary to assure that amounts of commodity sold are in accordance with good commercial practice and provide accurate information to all interested parties.[ 2019 c 96 § 11; 1992 c 237 § 24; 1991 sp.s. c 23 § 15; 1969 c 67 § 34.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 96: See note following RCW 19.94.160.Legislative findings—Intent—1991 sp.s. c 23: See notes following RCW 19.94.150.
WA Rev Code § 19.94.350 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.350 - Packaged commodities in intrastate commerce—Declaration of contents on outside—Rules.

RCW 19.94.350 Packaged commodities in intrastate commerce—Declaration of contents on outside—Rules.(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any commodity in package form introduced or delivered for introduction into or received in intrastate commerce, kept for the purpose of sale, offered or exposed for sale or sold in intrastate commerce, must bear on the outside of the package such definite, plain, and conspicuous declaration of:(a) The identity of the commodity contained within the package unless the same can easily be identified through the package;(b) The net quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure or count; and(c) In the case of any package not sold on the premises where packed, the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, as may be prescribed by rule issued by the director.(2) The declaration of weight, measure, or count required under subsection (1)(b) of this section, must not include or be associated with the qualifying term "when packed," any words of similar import, or any term qualifying a unit of weight, measure, or count (for example, "jumbo", "giant", "full", "or over", and the like) that tends to exaggerate the amount of commodity in a package.(3) With respect to the declaration of weight, measure, or count required under subsection (1)(b) of this section, the director may by rule establish: (a) Reasonable variations to be allowed; (b) exemptions as to small packages; (c) exemptions as to commodities put up in variable weights or sizes for sale to the consumer intact and either customarily not sold as individual units or customarily weighed or measured at time of sale to the consumer; and (d) methods for checking the net contents of packaged goods.[ 2019 c 96 § 12; 1992 c 237 § 25; 1991 sp.s. c 23 § 16; 1969 c 67 § 35.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 96: See note following RCW 19.94.160.Legislative findings—Intent—1991 sp.s. c 23: See notes following RCW 19.94.150.
WA Rev Code § 19.94.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.360 - Declaration of price on outside of package.

RCW 19.94.360 Declaration of price on outside of package.In addition to the declarations required by RCW 19.94.350, any commodity in package form, the package being one of a lot containing random weights, measures or counts of the same commodity at the time it is exposed for sale at retail, shall bear on the outside of the package a plain and conspicuous declaration of the price per single unit of weight, measure, or count and the total selling price of the package.[ 1995 c 355 § 18; 1969 c 67 § 36.]NOTES:Application—Effective dates—1995 c 355: See notes following RCW 19.94.015.
WA Rev Code § 19.94.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures.|19.94.370 - Misleading wrappers, containers of packaged commodities—Standards of fill required.

RCW 19.94.370 Misleading wrappers, containers of packaged commodities—Standards of fill required.No commodity in package form shall be so wrapped, nor shall it be in a container so made, formed or filled as to mislead the purchaser as to the quantity of the contents of the package, and the contents of a container shall not fall below such reasonable standards of fill as may have been prescribed by the director for the commodity in question.[ 1992 c 237 § 26; 1969 c 67 § 37.]