Weighmaster
Description:
Weighmasters produce certified weight tickets for bulk commodities sold or transported in the state.
Based on Agriculture and Markets Law section 195:
- No person shall act as a weighmaster, issue or sign any weight tickets, or carry out any of the functions of a weighmaster unless licensed.
- Each weight ticket issued by a weighmaster shall contain the date, full signature and license number of the weighmaster.
- Each weighmaster shall retain a copy of every weight ticket issued for a period of one year.
- No weighmaster shall make or issue a false or incorrect weight ticket, nor shall any person solicit him/her to do so.
- No person shall knowingly use a false or incorrect weight ticket.
No weighmaster shall permit any weight ticket to be issued or used which purports to bear his/her signature and was not in fact signed by him/her, or expresses a weight not ascertained by him/her.
License Requirements:
Any person may apply for a weighmaster license. To qualify, the applicant shall provide evidence of:
- Good character;
- Ability to weigh accurately and make correct weight tickets;
- Access to a suitable stationary scale that has been tested and certified by either a State or municipal weights and measures official.
Fees:
There is a $15 fee that must accompany your application. The fee will be returned if your application is denied.
Licenses Issued and Active:
As of December 31, 2009, there were 2,818 active licenses for these occupations.
Licensing Authority:
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Division of Weight and Measures
10B Airline Drive
Albany, New York 12235
Phone: (518) 457-3146
E-mail: agmweigh@agmkt.state.ny.us
Standard Occupational Classification:
43-5111.00 - Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
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