N.J.S.A. 51:1-77 — Certificate of weight and measure; contents; prima facie evidence

51:1-77. Certificate of weight and measure; contents; prima facie evidence The state superintendent of weights and measures shall prescribe the sole form of certificate of weight and measure to be used by public weighmasters. It shall state the kind of commodity, produce or article, the number of units thereof, the date of receipt, the name of the owner, agent or consignee, the accurate weight of the commodity, produce or article, the vessel, railroad, team, truck or other means by which it was received, any trade or other mark thereon, and such other information as may be necessary to distinguish or identify the commodity, produce or article from others of like kind. Such certificate, when so made and properly signed and sealed, shall be prima facie evidence of such weights.

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