Verification of weighing and measuring equipment

(1) All weighing and measuring equipment for use in trade and for any of the purposes prescribed in subsection (2) of this section, shall be, 16 (a) subject to as specified in section 26 of this Act; (b) subject to initial in accordance with requirements prescribed by the Minister by Order published in the Gazette; (c) subject to in-service verification in accordance with requirements prescribed by the Minister by Order published in the Gazette; (d) subject to verification after repair or modification. (2) Weighing and measuring equipment for use by and in the Government shall include the following, (a) specific prescribed or measuring equipment for use in the field of public health; (b) specific prescribed or measuring instruments for use in the sale of electricity and water; (c) specific prescribed or measuring equipment for use in industry, engineering or any other field.