N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 1 § 220.11

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 220.11 - Retail scales

Scales used in the retail sale of the commodities listed below shall be graduated in the units listed and shall have displayed scale divisions equal to or smaller than the maximum division size. If the device is marked with a class designation, the scale shall be of the class listed.

Maximum	Handbook
division	44
Commodity	Units	size	class
Precious gems	gram	.002 g	II
(diamonds, rubies, etc.)	carat	.01 carat	II
Semiprecious gems	gram	.2 g	III
carat	.1 carat	III
pennyweight	.2 dwt	III
ounce troy	.01 oz t	III
Precious metals	gram	.2 g	III
(gold, silver, etc.)	pennyweight	.2 dwt	III
ounce troy	.01 oz t	III
Pharmaceuticals	gram	.01 g	III
grain	.1 grain
Food and food products	gram	5 g	III
kilogram	.005 kg	III
pound	.01 lb	III
pound/ounce	1 oz	III
Nonfood/specialty items	gram	5 g	III
(tobacco, potpourri, etc.)	kilogram	.005 kg	III
pound	.01 lb
pound/ounce	1/4 oz	III

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 1 § 220.11