Delaware Code Title 6 Sec. 5102 – Systems of weights and measures
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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 1 or both of these systems shall be used for all commercial purposes in this 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 Institute of Standards and Technology, are recognized and shall govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in this State.
6 Del. C. 1953, § ?5102; 53 Del. Laws, c. 187, § ?3; 58 Del. Laws, c. 281, § ?2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 370, § ?4;
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 6 Sec. 5102
- State: means the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or any state, territory, possession, or other jurisdiction of the United States other than the State of Delaware. See Delaware Code Title 6 Sec. 17-101
- United States: includes its territories and possessions and the District of Columbia. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
- weight: as used in this chapter in connection with any commodity shall mean net weight. See Delaware Code Title 6 Sec. 5122