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4-9-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Correct", when used in connection with weights and measures, means conformanceto applicable requirements of this chapter.
(2) "Package" means a commodity put up or packaged before sale in either wholesale orretail saleunits.
(3) "Primary standards" mean the physical standards of the state, described in Section4-9-4, which are the legal reference from which all other standards and weights and measures arederived.
(4) "Sale from bulk" means the sale of commodities, when the quantity is determined atthe time of sale.
(5) "Secondary standards" means a physical standard which is traceable to primarystandards through comparisons, using acceptable laboratory procedures.
(6) "Weighing and measuring" means the use of weights and measures.
(7) "Weight" means net weight, unless the label declares that the product is sold bydrained weight, in which case, "weight" means net drained weight.
(8) "Weights and measures" means weights and measures, and instruments or devicesused for weighing or measuring, including an appliance or accessory associated with theinstrument or device.
(9) "Weights and measures registration" means the issuance of a certificate by thecommissioner to a weights and measures user.
(10) "Weights and measures user" means a person who uses weights and measures intrade or commerce.

Amended by Chapter 358, 2004 General Session