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MDA Weights & Measures Advisories

• The Michigan Department of Agriculture Weights & Measures Program announces fee increases effective May 1, 2007
Effective May 1, 2007, the Michigan Department of Agriculture will adjust the fees associated with the inspection and testing of commercial weighing and measuring devices and for the registration of service agencies and servicepersons.

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• Sale of Calcium Chloride for Dust and Ice Control
Pursuant to and under the authority of the Michigan Weights and Measures Law Public Act 283, of 1964 as amended: all products bought or sold by weight, measure or count, and the devices utilized for those transactions, are the responsibility of the Weights and Measures Program. Included in these ...

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• Roadside Advertising, Receipts, and Cash Discounts Offered at Retail Motor Fuel Outlets
Retail marketers of petroleum products are responsible under the Michigan Weights and Measures Law (P.A. Act 283 of 1964) to ensure that any and all advertising of motor fuel prices are accurate and in no way considered deceptive or misleading. Furthermore, operators offering "discounted" prices ...

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• Half Gallon Pricing: How to Request a Temporary Variance

• Blending Type Gasoline Dispensers - Proper "Placing in Service"
Blending Type Gasoline Dispensers - Proper "Placing in Service"

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• Advisory on Updating Your Registration Card - Change of Employment
This procedure outlines the steps necessary for a Michigan Registered Service Agent to update their card following a change of employment.

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• Metrology Laboratory Services Information
http://www.michigan.gov/mda/0,1607,7-125-1568_2389---,00.html

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• Advisory on Out-of-State Manufacturers/Suppliers and Off-Site Calibrated Devices
This advisory is intended to provide clarification on the following installation scenarios: 1) Counter scales installed and not calibrated on-site; 2) Out-of-state manufacturers/suppliers shipping meters mounted on vehicle tank trucks; and 3)Requirements for Hanging Scales (Placed In Service)

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• Place-In-Service Report Guidelines
One of the obligations of a registered serviceperson is to submit a proper Place-In-Service Report and test report under specified conditions. This advisory is intended to serve as a general guideline for report submission.

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• NIST Handbook 44 Correction for Vehicle Tank Meters Code
The tolerance table printed (on page 3-28 for Vehicle-Tank Meters) in the initial 2003 Edition of Handbook 44 has been corrected and updated. This information should be forwarded to all Service Personnel.

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• Advisory on Registration - Summary of Act Changes April 2002

• Inspection Service Fees
These are the fixed and hourly fees for certifying weighing and measuring devices.

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• NIST Handbook 44, G-UR.2.2., Installation of Indicating or Recording Element; and G-UR.3.3., Position of Equipment.
Background, Interpretation, and Application of NIST Handbook 44, G-UR.2.2., Installation of Indicating or Recording Element; and G-UR.3.3., Position of Equipment.

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• National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) Policy
This policy implements the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) requirements currently in place in Michigan.

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