National Measurement Act 1960
18GHWho is permitted to verify measuring instruments other than utility meters?
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18GH Who is permitted to verify measuring instruments other than utility meters?
(1) Subject to the limitations in this section, each of the following persons is permitted to verify a measuring instrument other than a utility meter: (a) a trade measurement inspector; (b) a servicing licensee; (c) an employee of a servicing licensee.
Note 1: Trade measurement inspectors are appointed under Part IX.
Note 2: Servicing licensees are granted servicing licences under Part X.
(2) A trade measurement inspector of a particular class may verify any measuring instrument that an inspector of that class is authorised to verify. (3) A servicing licensee may personally verify a measuring instrument if: (a) the measuring instrument is of a class of measuring instruments that the licensee is licensed to verify; and (b) the licensee is competent to verify the measuring instrument. (4) An employee of a servicing licensee may verify a measuring instrument if: (a) the measuring instrument is of a class of measuring instruments that the licensee is licensed to verify; and (b) the employee is competent to verify the measuring instrument.