Empty containers may be weighed

(1) If the verified gross mass of a packed container is obtained by weighing the container while it is on a road vehicle, (e.g. chassis or trailer), the tare mass of the road vehicle (and, where applicable, the tractor) shall be subtracted to obtain the verified gross mass of the packed container, and– (a) the subtraction shall reflect the tare mass of the road vehicle (and, where applicable, the tractor) as indicated in their registration documents as issued by the competent authority; (b) the mass of any fuel in the tank of the tractor shall also be subtracted. (2) If two packed containers on a road vehicle are to be weighed, their gross mass shall be determined by weighing each container separately. (3) It shall be an offence to verify the total gross mass of the two containers by dividing their combined weight by two after 76 Belize Port Authority subtracting the mass of the road vehicle and the tractor, where applicable.