A person may not use or possess for current use a weight and measure unless it is registered with the Secretary as provided by this chapter. The registration requirement of this chapter does not apply to a scale known as a “counting scale” which is designed by the manufacturer and used by the possessor or owner solely for determining the number or count of objects of the same weight placed in or on the counting scale's load-receiving element. It is the responsibility of the user or possessor of a weight and measure to properly register the weight and measure with the Secretary as provided by this chapter.