# The Measuring Equipment (Cold-water Meters) Regulations 1988, Regulation 9: Stamping

Extent: E+W+S

(1) The stamp shall be placed on every plug, seal or sealing device authorised in accordance with regulation 5.
(2) On first passing as fit for use for trade, no meter shall be stamped with the stamp if it bears a manufacturer’s mark or any other mark which, in the opinion of the inspector, might reasonably be mistaken for the stamp or manufacturer’s mark.
(3) On subsequent passing as fit for use for trade, no meter shall be stamped with the stamp if it bears any mark (other than the manufacturer’s mark) which, in the opinion of the inspector, might reasonably be mistaken for the stamp or manufacturer’s mark.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/997/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-equipment-cold-water-meters-regulations-1988/regulation-9
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