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Sealer of Weights & Measures
Responsibilities
The Sealer of Weights and Measures ensures the integrity of marketplace purchases of goods and commodities. All commercially used measuring and weighing devices, such as gasoline meters, scales, and scanners are annually tested and certified by the Sealer of Weights and Measures as mandated by state law.For Ipswich, this service is provided by the Massachusetts Division of Standards under a contract that is overseen by the Building Department. Fees for the Sealer of Weights and Measures are set by the Ipswich Board of Selectmen.
| License, Permit, etc. | Legislative Authorization | Amount | Last Revised Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale with cap over 10,000 lbs. | 98:56 | $150 | 03/13/2003 |
| Scale with cap 5,000 - 10,000 lbs. | 98:56 | $30 | 02/01/1982 |
| Scale with cap 1,000 - 5,000 lbs. | 98:56 | $150 | 03/13/2003 |
| Scale with cap 100 - 1,000 lbs. | 98:56 | $30 | 03/13/2003 |
| Scale with cap 10 - 100 lbs. | 98:56 | $20 | 03/13/2003 |
| Scale with cap under 10 lbs. | 98:56 | $20 | 03/13/2003 |
| License, Permit, etc. | Legislative Authorization | Amount | Last Revised Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoirdupois (each) | 98:56 | $1 | 09/08/1992 |
| Metric (each) | 98:56 | $1 | 09/08/1992 |
| Apothecary (each) | 98:56 | $1 | 09/08/1992 |
| Troy (each) | 98:56 | $1 | 09/08/1992 |
Vehicle Tanks
| License, Permit, etc. |
Legislative Authorization |
Amount |
Last Revised Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Each Indicator | 98:56 | $8 | 09/08/1992 |
| Each 100 gallons or fraction thereof | 98:56 | $4 | 09/08/1992 |
Liquid
| License, Permit, etc. |
Legislative Authorization |
Amount |
Last Revised Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| One gallon or less | 98:56 | $4 | 09/08/1992 |
| More than 1 gallon | 98:56 | $4 | 09/08/1992 |
Liquid Measuring Meters
Inlet of 0.5-inches or Less
| License, Permit, etc. |
Legislative Authorization |
Amount |
Last Revised Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil, grease | 98:56 | $8 | 09/08/1992 |
Inlet of More than 1-inch
| License, Permit, etc. |
Legislative Authorization |
Amount |
Last Revised Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle tank pump | 98:56 | $50 | 03/13/2003 |
| Vehicle tank-gravity | 98:56 | $50 | 09/08/1992 |
| Bulk storage | 98:56 | $60 | 09/08/1992 |
| Company supplies prover | 98:56 | $50 | 09/08/1992 |
Pumps
| License, Permit, etc. |
Legislative Authorization |
Amount |
Last Revised Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Each stop on pump | 98:56 | $2 | 09/08/1992 |
Other Devices
| License, Permit, etc. |
Legislative Authorization |
Amount |
Last Revised Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi meters | 98:56 | $15 | 09/08/1992 |
| Odometer - hubodometer | 98:56 | $10 | 09/08/1992 |
| Leather measuring (semi-annual) | 98:56 | $10 | 09/08/1992 |
| Fabric measuring | 98:56 | $10 | 09/08/1992 |
| Wire - rope - cordage | 98:56 | $10 | 09/08/1992 |
Lineal Measure
| License, Permit, etc. |
Legislative Authorization |
Amount |
Last Revised Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yard sticks | 98:56 | $2 | 09/08/1992 |
| Tapes | 98:56 | $2 | 09/08/1992 |
Scanners
| License, Permit, etc. |
Legislative Authorization |
Amount |
Last Revised Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fewer than 4 scanners or electronic checkout systems | 98:56 | $75 each | 08/08/1998 |
| No less than 4 scanners or electronic checkout systems, and no more than 11 scanners or electronic checkout systems | 98:56 |
$150 each |
08/08/1998 |
| Greater than 11 scanners or electronic checkout systems |
98:56 |
$250 each |
08/08/1998 |
Miscellaneous
| License, Permit, etc. |
Legislative Authorization |
Amount |
Last Revised Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk jars (per gross) | 98:56 | $15 | 09/08/1992 |
| Measures (each) | 98:56 | $2 | 09/08/1992 |