Connecticut Statutes
§ 43-17 — Pound, hundredweight, ton, barrel, gallon.
The avoirdupois pound shall bear to the troy pound the relation of seven thousand to five thousand seven hundred sixty. The hundredweight shall contain one hundred avoirdupois pounds; and the ton, twenty hundredweight. The barrel for liquids shall contain thirty-one and one-half gallons, except the barrel for beer, ale and porter which shall contain thirty-one gallons; and the hogshead, two barrels. The liquid gallon shall contain two hundred thirty-one cubic inches.
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Legislative History
(1949 Rev., S. 6757; P.A. 10-32, S. 127.) History: P.A. 10-32 made technical changes, effective May 10, 2010.
Nearby Sections
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§ 43-1
Definitions.§ 43-16a
Definitions.§ 43-16c
Licenses. Qualifications.§ 43-16e
Determination of qualifications.§ 43-16f
Fees.§ 43-16h
License expiration.§ 43-16j
Gross, tare and net weights.§ 43-16l
Scales. Size and capacity.§ 43-16m
Maintenance of records.