(A) Any person who owns or operates more than one instrument of a particular type at a business location shall serially number each instrument in such a manner that each instrument may be readily distinguished from all other such instruments of that type present at that location.
(B) A weighing or measuring instrument designed to be security sealed shall not be used in the business of selling, buying, bartering or commodities unless the instrument is the instrument is sealed.
(C) No security seal shall be valid in the county except a seal approved or affixed by the State or County Inspector.
(D) Once sealed, the security seal on a weight or measuring instrument shall not be cut, severed or removed unless permission has been granted by a State or County Inspector. If permission is granted to remove the seal for repairs, the repair person is required to reseal the instrument upon completion. The person is required to submit a copy of the repair report to the County Inspector by fax or U.S. mail within two business days after repairs are made. The report shall include the company name, address, phone number, date seal was cut, device type, serial number, and readings.
(Ord. 1198C, passed 12-14-1999; Ord. 1208B, passed 10-10-2000; Ord. 1209B, passed 11-14-2000; Ord. 1258C, passed 12-14-2004; Ord. 1260A, passed 2-8-2005; Ord. 1264C, passed 6-13-2005; Ord. 1264D, passed 6-13-2005) Penalty, see § 110.99