5J-22.001. Definitions  


Effective on Monday, February 8, 2021
  • 1As used in this rule chapter, the following definitions and those provided in Section 15531.37, F.S., 17shall apply:

    19(1) Commercial Purpose means any weighing and measuring device:

    28(a) Used in commerce to establish the size, quantity, extent, area, or measurement of any commodity sold, offered, or submitted for sale or otherwise transacted in commerce; or

    56(b) Used in computing any charge or payment due for services rendered on the basis of weight, measure, or count; or

    77(c) Used in determining the winner of any award based on weight, measure, or count; or

    93(d) Used to determine a weight, measure, size, quantity, extent, area or measurement when a fee is charged to make that determination.

    115(2) Location means any individual structure, site, mobile unit or similar type establishment attached or otherwise where commercial weighing and/or measuring activities are conducted by the owner of a weighing or measuring device used for commercial purposes.

    152(3) Owner means a person that owns or uses, has primary possession or control over the use of, or otherwise employs a weighing or measuring device used for commercial or law enforcement purposes.

    185(4) Commercial Use Permit (Permit) means a certificate issued by the department that authorizes the holder to use weighing and/or measuring devices for commercial purposes at a location for which the certificate is issued.

    219Rulemaking Authority 221531.41(3) FS. 223Law Implemented 225531.60, 226531.61, 227531.62, 228531.63, 229531.64, 230531.65, 231531.66 FS. 233History–New 8-17-17, Amended 2-8-21.