s 3
(Deleted by Act A1309).
Weights and Measures Act 1972 Part II — TRACEABILITY OF MEASUREMET
s 4
(Deleted by Act A1309).
s 5
(Deleted by Act A1309).
s 6
(Deleted by Act A1309).
s 7
(Deleted by Act A1309).
s 8
(Deleted by Act A1309).
Traceability of measurement
s 8A
Any measurement for the purpose of this Act shall be traceable to the National Measurement Standards as set out in the National Measurement System Act 2007.
Working Standards of mass and measure
s 9
(1) The Minister shall, as occasion may require, procure or cause to be prepared and maintained Working Standards of mass and measure in such form as may be recommended either generally or specifically by the Custodian of Weights and Measures. (2) The Working Standards shall be verified by reference to the National Measurement Standards and such verification shall be made by the Custodian of Weights and Measures who shall issue a certificate to that effect and shall cause an indelible mark to be made on such Working Standards. (3) (a) The Working Standards shall be kept in the custody of the Inspectors of Weights and Measures and shall be used for the inspection, verification and authentication of all weights and measures and instruments for weighing and measuring as required under this Act. (b) The Working Standards may also be kept in the custody of such other persons and used for such other purposes as the Minister may by notification in the Gazette determine.
Verification of Working Standards
s 10
(1) (Deleted by Act A1309). (2) The Working Standards shall be compared and verified at intervals to be prescribed by the Minister. (3) The comparison and verification of the Working Standards shall be carried out by the Custodian of Weights and Measures in the manner to be prescribed by the Minister and on being satisfied of the accuracy of the Working Standards, the Custodian of Weights and Measures shall issue a certificate of such verification and such certificate shall be retained by the person who has custody of the relevant Working Standards. (4) All Working Standards which have been duly verified and certified shall, for all purposes, be conclusively deemed to be true and accurate and judicial notice shall be taken of such Working Standards. (5) The Minister may at any time, on the advice of the Custodian of Weights and Measures, cancel any Working Standard and shall by notification in the Gazette direct that such cancelled standard shall no longer be used for purposes of this Act.
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