34CVerification of physical quantity of artefacts

#### 34C Verification of physical quantity of artefacts (1) On application under regulation 34B, the verifying authority: (a) may verify a physical quantity of the artefact; and (b) if the physical quantity of the artefact is verified: (i) must issue a certificate of verification to the applicant; and (ii) may issue a copy of the certificate to anyone else the authority considers should be given a copy. (2) The certificate of verification of a physical quantity of an artefact must state: (a) the name and address of the verifying authority; and (b) the date of the verification; and (c) the result of the verification ascertained on the day of verification; and (d) the accuracy with which the physical quantity of the artefact is verified; and (e) the value (stating the uncertainty) of any relevant environmental or other influence factors, such as temperature or pressure, at the time of the verification; and (f) a description of: (i) any mark on, or attached to, the artefact; or (ii) a sealed container attached to the artefact. (3) For paragraph (2)(d), the accuracy of a verification of a physical quantity of an artefact is to be ascertained and expressed in a manner determined in writing by the Chief Metrologist. (4) The verifying authority must not verify a physical quantity of an artefact unless the artefact bears an identifying mark.