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Regulation 70 Unsuitable use of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments

(1)

This regulation applies to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument.

(2)

If it appears to an inspector that a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument used for a purpose mentioned in regulation 3(2)—

(a)

for a purpose for which it is unsuitable; or

(b)

in circumstances where it is subject to any extraordinary environmental or operating conditions which—

(i)

may prevent it operating consistently or accurately; or

(ii)

are likely prematurely to degrade its metrological characteristics,

the inspector may affix a disqualification mark to the instrument; and any such mark must be affixed in such a position that it is clearly visible when the instrument is in its regular operating position.