Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-13-4-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 80-13-4-.05 - Allowable Differences Between Actual And Declared Capacities

(1) Beverageware, pressed and blown tumblers, and stemware are allowed a difference between actual and declared capacity as follows:

(a) Plus or minus 1/4 ounce for items of 5 ounce capacity or less;

(b) Plus or minus 5 percent of the stated capacity for items over 5 ounce capacity.

(2) The allowable difference between actual and declared dimensions for toilet tissue shall be plus or minus 1/16 inch. The allowable difference for paper towels, paper napkins, and facial tissue shall be plus or minus 1/8 inch.

(3) Whenever stenciled tare weights on railroad cars are employed in the sale of the commodity, the following conditions and requirements shall apply:

(a) All newly stenciled or restenciled tare weights shall be accurately represented to the nearest 100 pounds and the representation shall include the date of weighing.

(b) The allowable difference between actual tare weight and stenciled tare weight on freight cars in use shall be:

1. Plus or minus 300 pounds for cars 50,000 pounds or less;

2. Plus or minus 400 pounds for cars over 50,000 pounds to and including 60,000 pounds;

3. Plus or minus 500 pounds for cars over 60,000 pounds.

(c) Tare weight determinations for verification or change of stenciled weights shall only be made on properly prepared and adequately cleaned freight cars.

(d) Tank cars, covered hopper cars, flat cars equipped with multideck racks, or special superstructure, mechanical refrigerator cars, and house-type cars equipped with special lading protective devices must be reweighed and restenciled only by owners or their authorized representatives under the following conditions:

1. When car bears no lightweight (empty weight) stenciling;

2. When repairs or alterations result in a change of weight in excess of the permissible lightweight tolerance.

Author: Charles H. Barnes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-13-4-.05

Filed April 19, 1982.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 8-16-15.