# The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) Regulations 1986, Regulation 28

Extent: E+W+S

(1) An inspector shall obliterate the stamp on any measure of length which—
(a) fails upon testing to fall within twice the prescribed limits of error; or
(b) fails to comply with any other appropriate requirement of these Regulations:
Provided that an inspector shall not obliterate the stamp on any measure of length which falls within twice the prescribed limits of error and which was first stamped before 27th October 1986, notwithstanding that it fails to comply with the appropriate requirements of these Regulations.
(2) Where any measure of length has, since it was last stamped, been the subject of any adjustment, alteration, addition, damage or repair which could, in the opinion of the inspector, have affected its accuracy or function, he may obliterate the stamp on that measure.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1682/regulation/28 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-equipment-measures-of-length-regulations-1986/regulation-28
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