California Code of Regulations
Title 4 - Business Regulations
Division 9 - Division of Measurement Standards, Department of Food and Agriculture
Chapter 9 - Weighmaster Enforcement
Article 8 - Volumetric Conversion to Weight of Squid
Section 4472 - Certificate Requirements

Universal Citation: 4 CA Code of Regs 4472

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

A weighmaster certificate which determines the weight of squid by volumetric conversion shall contain the following information:

(a) number of full containers removed;

(b) volume of each container (Volume = Height x Width x Length);

(c) weight of squid per cubic foot, as established by the Director.

(d) net weight determined by volumetric conversion (Total Weight = Number of Containers x Volume of Containers x Weight Per Cubic Foot);

(e) number of partially filled containers;

(f) net weight of squid in partially filled containers; and

(g) total weight of squid received.

The above information may be shown in equation form:

EXAMPLE

Number of full containers
x Net weight
Volume of each container = determined by volumetric
x conversion
Weight per Cubic foot
+
Number of partially filled containers (actually weighed) Net weight of squid in partially filled containers
= TOTAL WEIGHT OF SQUID RECEIVED

1. Editorial correction filed 7-15-83 (Register 83, No. 30).
2. Amendment filed 4-25-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 17).
3. Amendment of Example filed 2-25-94; operative 3-28-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 94, No. 8).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12027, 12734 and 12735, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 12713(b) and 12734, Business and Professions Code.

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