§ 40-10-119 — Physical standards

Weights and measures that are traceable to the United States
prototype standards supplied by the federal government, or
approved by the United States Department of Commerce National
Institute of Standards and Technology, shall be the state
primary standards of weights and measures, and shall be
maintained in such calibration as prescribed by the United
States Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards
and Technology or demonstrated through laboratory accreditation
or recognition. Field standards may be prescribed by the
director and shall be verified upon their initial receipt, and
as specified by rule and regulation.