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Certified Public Weigher

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Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Weights and Measures Section

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Every producer and supplier of natural resource products shall have in its employ at least one (1) or more certified public weighers licensed by the department.

All natural resource products sold by such producer and supplier shall be accurately weighed or measured by a certifed public weigher licensed by the department.

When natural resource products are loaded onto trucks or other vehicles which do not haul or transport such products on any public road, street, highway or right-of-way, then the provisions of this subsection shall not apply if the invoice for each load of such products is marked to indicate that such load is not to travel on any public way.

Natural resource products means cruched stone, sand, gravel, cement, and asphalt related to highway construction and/or other construction projects or construction purposes, so long as materials are produced at a central location for commercial or highway use, and are measured by ton, cubic yard, or metric weighs.

Requirements

Be a citizen of the United States.

Is not less than eighteen (18) years of age.

Has the ability to weigh accurately and make correct weight or measurement records.

Has received from the commissioner a license as a certified public weigher.

Must obtain a $5000.00 continuous surety bond from a corporate bonding company authorized to do business in theis state.

Fees

$36.00 for a two (2) year license.

$25.00 late fee shall apply.

Additional

Refer to TCA 47-26-801 and pursuant regulations for specific requirements.

Contact Weights and Measures Administrator at 615-837-5109 for additional questions.