# The Non-automatic Weighing Instruments (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1995, Regulation 36: Instruments using decimal parts of pound


(1) Before 1st January 2000 a person shall not use an instrument having weight scale intervals expressed solely in decimal parts of a pound for the purposes of a sale by retail unless a buyer is presented with a statement in writing of the weight of the goods.
(2) On and after 1st January 2000 a person shall not use for trade an instrument having weight scale intervals expressed in decimal parts of a pound save by way only of a supplementary indication of the weight of the goods.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/1907/regulation/36 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/non-automatic-weighing-instruments-eec-requirements-regulations-1995/regulation-36
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