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Section 14, Weights and Measures Act, 2010
Status not yet checkedWeights and Measures Act, 2010, Sierra Leone
(1) A measure of capacity having a portion made of metalor other suitable material, sufficient to bear the stamp of verification,
extending from the lower end and having the upper portion made
wholly or partially of glass or other transparent material so that the
level of the surface of the contents may be clearly seen, and with
the level line distinctly marked upon the transparent portion, may be
used for measuring liquids and shall be filled to the level of the line so
marked.
(2) All measures used for measuring liquids not
constructed as described in subsection (1), shall be filled to the level
of the brim.
Lead, pewter
and iron
weights.
Mode of
filling
measures of
capacity.
(3) All measures of capacity used for any purpose other
than measuring liquids shall either be stricken with a round stick or
roller, straight and of the same diameter from end to end, or if the
article sold cannot from its size and shape conveniently be stricken,
shall be filled in all parts as nearly to the level of the brim as the size
and shape of the article will permit.
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