# Weights and Measures Act 1985, Paragraph 4


Without prejudice to section 15 of this Act, no article shall be used for trade as a cubic measure of ballast other than a receptacle (which may, if so desired, form part of a vehicle) which conforms with such requirements as to form, capacity, calibration and other matters as may be prescribed ; and any person who uses for trade, or has in his possession for use for trade, as a cubic measure of ballast any article other than such a receptacle shall be guilty of an offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/72/schedule/4/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/weights-and-measures-act-1985/schedule-4/paragraph-4
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