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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 5Ch. 7§ 12719 Weighmaster Certificate Integrity

§ 12719 Weighmaster Certificate Integrity

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§ 12719 Weighmaster Certificate Integrity

Key Takeaways

  • •If a truck or box has a weight certificate, you can't take stuff out or add stuff in before it gets to the buyer.
  • •If you do add or remove things, you need a new weight certificate.
  • •This rule helps make sure buyers get what they paid for.

Example

A truck carries a big box of apples to the store. The weight is written on a certificate.

If someone opens the box and takes apples out before the store gets it, that’s breaking the law. They need to get a new weight certificate if they change anything.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12719 Weighmaster Certificate Integrity

When the weight or measure of a vehicle, container, or pallet and its net contents has been recorded on a weighmaster certificate, it is unlawful for any person to remove a part of, or add to, the net contents, before the contents are delivered to the buyer or consignee, unless a correct weighmaster certificate is obtained. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 646, Sec. 4.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

weighmaster certificatenet contentsbuyer or consignee

Related Statutes

  • § 12711 Weighmaster Certificate Requirement
  • § 12712 Weighmaster Certificate Issuance
  • § 12718 Weighmaster Certificate Fraud
  • § 12720 Altering Weighmaster Certificate Weights
  • § 12731 Livestock Weight Certification Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 12719.
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