The Weights and Measures (Prescribed Stamp) Regulations 1968

• Citation: S.I. 1968/1615
• Sections: 3

Section 1

The stamp prescribed for use by inspectors for the stamping of weighing and measuring equipment which has been passed as fit for use for trade shall be—

(a) in the case of a stamp for the stamping of a measure made of glass, earthenware or enamelled metal, either a stamp in the form described in Schedule 1 to these Regulations or a stamp in the form described in Schedule 2 hereto;

(b) in the case of a stamp for the stamping of any other weighing or measuring equipment, a stamp in the form described in Schedule 2 hereto.

Section 2

The Weights and Measures (Prescribed Stamp) Regulations 1963 are hereby revoked.

Section 3

(1) The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply to the interpretation of these Regulations in like manner as it applies to the interpretation of an Act of Parliament and as if these Regulations and the Regulations hereby revoked were Acts of Parliament.

(2) These Regulations may be cited as the Weights and Measures (Prescribed Stamp) Regulations 1968 and shall come into operation on the 1st February 1969.