Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01009:reg:34c
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01009
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 34C
Character Range: 43649–45018

34C  Verification of physical quantity of artefacts
 (1) On application under regulation 34B, the verifying authority:
 (a) may verify a physical quantity of the artefact; and
 (b) if the physical quantity of the artefact is verified:
 (i) must issue a certificate of verification to the applicant; and
 (ii) may issue a copy of the certificate to anyone else the authority considers should be given a copy.
 (2) The certificate of verification of a physical quantity of an artefact must state:
 (a) the name and address of the verifying authority; and
 (b) the date of the verification; and
 (c) the result of the verification ascertained on the day of verification; and
 (d) the accuracy with which the physical quantity of the artefact is verified; and
 (e) the value (stating the uncertainty) of any relevant environmental or other influence factors, such as temperature or pressure, at the time of the verification; and
 (f) a description of:
 (i) any mark on, or attached to, the artefact; or
 (ii) a sealed container attached to the artefact.
 (3) For paragraph (2)(d), the accuracy of a verification of a physical quantity of an artefact is to be ascertained and expressed in a manner determined in writing by the Chief Metrologist.
 (4) The verifying authority must not verify a physical quantity of an artefact unless the artefact bears an identifying mark.