Scales, weights and measures

(1) Every distiller shall provide sufficient and just scales and weights as directed by the Proper Authority and a standard imperial gallon measure for the purpose of weighing, measuring and taking an account of the quantity of the spirits in his spirit or other store, stock or possession, and of the contents of any package used for the purpose of containing any such spirits. (2) The scales shall be scales approved by the Proper Authority and capable of weighing twelve hundred-weight, and the weights shall be a complete set of the imperial standard and capable of weighing not less than twelve hundred-weight. (3) The gallon measure, scales, and weights shall be submitted by the distiller to an Excise Officer whenever he is required to do so by such officer in order that their accuracy may be tested. (4) The distiller shall maintain and keep the scales, weights, and gallon measure in a proper and convenient place in his spirit store, and they shall be at all times ready for the inspection and use of any Excise Officer. (5) The distiller shall at all times permit any Excise Officer to use the scales, weights, and gallon measure for the purpose specified in subsection (1) of this section, and shall with his servants and workmen, whenever required by an Excise Officer, weigh or measure or assist the Excise Officer in weighing or measuring, and in taking account of any spirits as specified in subsection (1) of this section. (6) If any distiller fails to comply with the requirements of this section he is liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars.