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The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) Regulations 1986
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2023-03-22
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1986-10-27
These Regulations prescribe measures of length, which do not bear the mark of EEC initial verification, for the purposes of section 11(1) of the Weights and Measures Act 1985, so that it is unlawful to use such measures for trade purposes unless they have been tested, passed as fit for such use and stamped by an inspector of weights and measures. They replace the provisions of Part II of the Weights and Measures Regulations 1963, under which measures of length were formerly prescribed. Measures bearing the mark of EEC initial verification have to comply with the Measuring Instruments (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1980.
The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) Regulations 1986
reg. 17A
The Weights and Measures (Metrication Amendments) Regulations 1994
Sch.
Pt. 1
reg. 1
2(1)
The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) Regulations 1986
reg. 23A
23B
The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) (Amendment) Regulations 1996
reg. 2(2)
reg. 1
The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) Regulations 1986
Sch. 2
The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) (Amendment) Regulations 1996
Sch.
reg. 1
The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) Regulations 1986
reg. 23B heading
The Weighing and Measuring Equipment and Meters (Amendment of Secondary Legislation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Sch.
para. 4(2)(a)
reg. 1(2)
The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) Regulations 1986
reg. 23B(1)
The Weighing and Measuring Equipment and Meters (Amendment of Secondary Legislation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Sch.
para. 4(2)(b)
reg. 1(2)
The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) Regulations 1986
reg. 23B(2)(b)
The Weighing and Measuring Equipment and Meters (Amendment of Secondary Legislation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Sch.
para. 4(2)(c)
reg. 1(2)
The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) Regulations 1986
reg. 23B(3)
The Weights and Measures (Standards Amendment)Regulations 2003
Sch.
para. 3
reg. 1
The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) Regulations 1986
Sch. 2
para. 2
The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1996
reg. 2
reg. 1
The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) Regulations 1986
reg. 17A
The Weights and Measures (Metrication Amendments) Regulations 2001
reg. 3(1)
Sch.
reg. 1
The Measuring Equipment (Measures of Length) Regulations 1986
reg. 17A
The Weights and Measures (Metrication Amendments) Regulations 2009
reg. 3(2)(d)
reg. 1
PART IIMATERIALS AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION AND MARKING OF MEASURES OF LENGTH
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Every measure of length which is not graduated or subdivided shall be marked conspicuously, legibly and durably with the words “not graduated” or “not subdivided”.