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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 15.03.11.02" title_num="15" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="11" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Commercial Weighing and Measuring Device.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Commercial weighing and measuring device” means any weighing or measuring device commercially used:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>In establishing size, quantity, extent, area, or measurement of products for distribution or consumption which are purchased, offered, or submitted for sale, hire, or award; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>In computing any basic charge or payment for services rendered.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Commercial weighing and measuring device” includes any accessory attachment to or used in connection with a commercial weighing or measuring device if the accessory is designed or installed so its operation may affect the accuracy of the device.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Department” means Maryland Department of Agriculture.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Device” means a weighing and measuring device.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“NIST” means the National Institute of Standards and Technology.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“NTEP” means the National Type Evaluation Program.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, association, firm, or other business entity.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Registered service agency” means a person that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Is registered with the Department as a service agency;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Installs, services, or repairs a commercial weighing or measuring device; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Employs registered service technicians who have the authority to place devices into service.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Registered service technician” means an individual who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Is certified by the Department as a service technician;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Installs, services, or repairs a commercial weighing or measuring device; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Has the authority to place devices into service.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary’s designee.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>