Section 36.02 - Sampling Procedure(1) Selection of samples and sample testing of new meters shall be conducted in accordance with 220 CMR 36.08 using General Inspection Level II and Single Sampling Plan for Normal Inspection with an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 2.5.(2) New meter lots shall be established consisting of meters of a single type and size, manufactured under the same conditions, and essentially at the same time. The lot size will determine the sample size and the accept/reject level as shown in 220 CMR 36.08(7).(3) The sample shall be made up of a proportionate number of meters selected at random from each sublot, such that each meter in the lot has an equal chance of being selected for the sample.(4) Meters shall be tested using the best technology available at the time a company's existing meter testing technology is replaced.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1432, eff. 12/11/2020.