# The Weights Regulations 1986, Regulation 3: Application


(1) Subject to paragraph (2) below, these Regulations shall apply to all weighing or measuring equipment for use for trade of the following class namely weights, and such weights are hereby prescribed for the purposes of section 11(1) of the Act.
(2) Nothing in these Regulations shall apply to—
(a) weights for use only for weighing coins or currency notes for the purpose of determining their number;
(b) proportional weights or proportional counterpoises used through a system of levers on graduated non-self-indicating weighing machines; or
(c) externally-controlled weights used through a system of levers and incorporated in two- or three-knife edge balances.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1683/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/weights-regulations-1986/regulation-3
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