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Regulation 15 Passing as fit for use for tradeI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Save in a case where paragraph (2) has effect, no beltweigher shall be passed as fit for use for trade unless—

(a)

it complies with all the appropriate requirements of these Regulations;

(b)

on testing, it falls within the relevant maximum permissible error in relation to initial verification;

(c)

on testing, it satisfies the requirements in relation to initial verification of clauses 5.2.1.1 and 5.2.1.2 of, and clause A.11 of Annex A to, R 50–1; and

(d)

in the case of an electronic beltweigher, switch-on tests carried out in conformity with clause 4.4 of R 50–1 show that all relevant signs of the indicating devices are operating satisfactorily.

(2)

In the case of a beltweigher imported from F1an EEA State, no beltweigher shall be passed as fit for use for trade unless—

(a)

where the requisite documentation is presented in accordance with regulation 14, the test report recites and the test data confirm to the satisfaction of the inspector that on testing in the relevant State it fell within the relevant maximum permissible error; and

(b)

it complies with all the relevant requirements of these Regulations.

Annotations

Textual amendments

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Words in reg. 15(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Weighing and Measuring Equipment and Meters (Amendment of Secondary Legislation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1387), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 12(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Commencement

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Reg. 15 in force at 28.9.2001, see reg. 1(1)