North Carolina § 81A-3 Systems of weights and measures

North Carolina Statutes

§ 81A-3 — Systems of weights and measures

North Carolina § 81A-3

Ch. 81AWeights and Measures Act of 1975

Art. 1Administration of Chapter

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 81A-3 (2026).

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The system of weights and measures in customary use in the United States and the metric system of weights and measures are jointly recognized, and either one or both of these systems shall be used for all commercial purposes in the State. The definitions of basic units of weight and measure, the tables of weight and measure, and weights and measures equivalents as published by the National Bureau of Standards are recognized and shall govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in the State. (1975, c. 544.)

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The system of weights and measures in customary use in the United States and the metric system of weights and measures are jointly recognized, and either one or both of these systems shall be used for all commercial purposes in the State. The definitions of basic units of weight and measure, the tables of weight and measure, and weights and measures equivalents as published by the National Bureau of Standards are recognized and shall govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in the State. (1975, c. 544.)