Sealer of Weights and Measures

The duty of the Sealer of Weights and Measures enforces the laws, rules, and regulations relating to weights and measures and the use of weighing and measuring devices in commercial transactions. Towns over 5,000 in population are required by law to have a Sealer, which must be trained and certified for this purpose. The type of devices tested, including small and large capacity scales, weights, motor fuel dispensers and vehicle tank meters used in the sale of liquid fuels.

What that means is that on an annual basis all scales and devices are tested for accuracy. A seal is then affixed to the device to insure its accuracy within the state standards. This would include each scale in every grocery store, convenient store and any other establishment that sells goods by weight or volume. In addition to scales, each pump in every gas station is also checked to ensure its accuracy in delivering an accurate gallon as well as an accurate price for the gallon when you purchase your gas.

As well as scales and pumps, the Sealer is also checking on oil trucks, taxis and other devices to guarantee their accuracy for the protection of our consumers in Freetown.


Staff  Members
Commonwealth of Massachusetts (no local officer)
 


Fees collected by Sealer of Weights and Measures
 
Save as MS-Excel  save as MS-Excel Fee Amount Fee Extra Minimum
Gas Pumps $8.00   0  
Scales, 0 - 10 lbs $5.00   0  
Scales, 1,000 - 5,000 lbs $20.00   0  
Scales, 11-100 lbs $6.00   0  
Scales, Over 10,000 lbs $50.00   0