§9-1401. Definitions.


(1) Department. The Department of Licenses and Inspections.

(2) National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook No. 130. The current edition of this publication as adopted by the National Conference on Weights and Measures.

(3) Capacity. Measure of capacity as rated by the manufacturer.

(4) Crane Scale. A weighing device having a nominal capacity of 5,000 pounds or more and designed to weigh loads which are freely suspended from an overhead, track-mounted crane.

(5) Hopper scale. A weighing device designed for weighing bulk commodities and whose load-receiving element is a tank, box or hopper mounted on a weighing element.

(6) Load-Rack Meter. A measuring device affixed to a loading platform at which a vehicle tank is filled.

(7) Motor Fuel Dispenser. A device designed for the measurement and delivering of liquids used as fuel for internal combustion engines.

(8) Scale. Any weighing device used in commercial trade and not otherwise covered by this Chapter.

(9) Vehicle Tank Meter. A measuring device which is affixed to a vehicle-mounted tank.