H.B. No. 2382




AN ACT

relating to the frequency of inspection and testing of weights and 
measures.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Section 13.101(a), Agriculture Code, is amended 
to read as follows:
	(a)  At least once every four [three] years, or more often as 
required by the department, a weight or measure shall be inspected 
and tested for correctness by a sealer if it:
		(1)  is kept for sale, sold, or used by a proprietor, 
agent, lessee, or employee in proving the weight or measure, 
including the size, quantity, extent, or area, of any item;  or
		(2)  is purchased, offered, or submitted by a 
proprietor, agent, lessee, or employee for sale, hire, or award.
	SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2003.                           




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.B. No. 2382 was passed by the House on April 
10, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.B. No. 2382 was passed by the Senate on May 
8, 2003, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.

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                                                     Secretary of the Senate    



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                 Governor