W&M regulatory officials set standards and enforce uniform procedures to verify weight, volume, length, or count, ensuring that consumers get the quantity that they pay for and that businesses sell the quantity that they advertise. These standards create a comprehensive, impartial, and often invisible shield that protects equity in our marketplace.
Inspection Data and Information
There are over 635 businesses in the County with more than 4,300 measuring devices.
- Gas/Fuel Pump devices
- Small and Medium capacity and Precious metal scales
- UPC Scanning Systems
Inspection and testing is conducted annually. No prior notification is given to the business.
Sales Receipts
Inspection Criteria:
- Weighing and Measuring Precision
- Component Function
- Display Readability
- Sales Receipt Accuracy
- Price Calculation Correctness
- Operator Knowledge: Device Operation/Law
- Device Security/Non-Tampering Seal