TITLE 47

Weights and measures

CHAPTER 47-15

Containers

SECTION 47-15-12



   § 47-15-12  Designation to be minimum

without tolerance below. –

The quantity of the contents may be stated in terms of minimum weight, minimum

measure, or minimum count, but in those cases, the actual quantity shall in no

instance exceed the stated minimum by more than ten percent (10%), and there

shall be no tolerance below the stated minimum, except that the limitation on

the actual quantity in excess of stated minimums shall not apply to peat moss,

leaf mold, compost, animal manure, mulching materials, or similar materials or

mixtures thereof, and for those materials the director may, by regulations,

establish reasonable permissible maximums.



History of Section.

(P.L. 1966, ch. 165, § 1.)