§ 4074. Instructions to Sealers.

(a) Frequency of Inspection. The county sealer or director of each county desiring to participate in this program shall prepare a plan of inspection for devices and submit it to the Director for approval. The plan shall provide that all commercial devices shall be tested either on a regular frequency, a variable frequency, or on the basis of a statistical sampling procedure. The sealer shall initiate variable frequency or statistical sampling plans upon approval of the Director and submit to the Director such reports as he may require concerning the operation of the plan and the level of consumer protection provided. The Director may withdraw his approval and require modification or termination of the plan when he determines it is necessary for the purpose of this chapter.

(b) Alternative Programs.

(1) The additional resources made available to the sealers shall be used in the following weights and measures programs:

(A) Consumer commodities and package inspection.

(B) Accuracy of retail delivery of weighed, measured and counted commodities.

(C) Educational activities related to weights and measures enforcement.

(2) Unless otherwise designated by the Director, the sealer shall apportion the resources used in such alternative programs in his discretion to best accomplish the purpose of this chapter.

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12027 and 12212, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 12212, Business and Professions Code.