Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973)Chapter IV : Approval, Verification and Certification of Measuring Instruments22. Fees to be charged by inspectors |
| (1) | Any inspector shall charge in respect of the verification, testing, adjustment, certification or re-certification of any measuring instrument and costs incurred by him in connection therewith, fees and costs according to such tariffs of fees and costs as the Minister, in consultation with the Minister of Finance, may, if he deems it necessary, prescribe by notice in the Gazette, and the tariffs so prescribed may provide for payments in respect of the delay or postponement of the proceedings concerned or the completion thereof at the request of or as a result of an omission by the person who possesses, uses or maintains the measuring instrument. |
| (2) | Any accredited laboratory may charge in respect of the verification, testing, adjustment, certification or re-certification of any measuring instrument and costs incurred by it in connection therewith, such fees and costs as may be agreed upon by such accredited laboratory and the person submitting the measuring instrument for certification or re-certification. |
[Section 22(2) inserted by section 12 of Act No. 17 of 1993]
[Section 22 substituted by section 2 of Act No 14 of 1984]