Metrology Act 1996

Sealing and securing instruments.

17

17.(1) The calibration device on the instrument shall, on verification, be secured in such a manner as to enable an adjustment to be detected so far as possible.

(2) Facilities for providing such security shall be provided by the manufacturer, supplier or user of the instrument.

(3) The Director may prescribe specific requirements on sealing or securing instruments.

Annotations

Editorial Notes:

E22

Power pursuant to section exercised (9.11.2021) by Legal Metrology (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 584 of 2021), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E23

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.10.2021) by Legal Metrology (Marks) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 488 of 2021), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E24

Power pursuant to section exercised (14.08.2008) by Legal Metrology (General) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 323 of 2008).

E25

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (24.07.2008) by Legal Metrology (Marks) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 296 of 2008); revoked (1.10.2021) by Legal Metrology (Marks) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 488 of 2021), reg. 12(1), in operation as per reg. 1(2).