# The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016, Paragraph 38: Requirements for use for trade


No person shall use for trade a material measure of length unless—
(a) it is compliant with the essential requirements other than the provisions relating to limits of maximum permissible errors;
(b) it operates within twice the limits of maximum permissible error referred to in the essential requirements; and
(c) the requirements of paragraph 39 are complied with.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1153/schedule/6/paragraph/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-instruments-regulations-2016/schedule-6/paragraph-38
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