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Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973)

Chapter V : Use or Possession of Measuring Instruments and Containers

29. Prohibition in respect of manufacture or selling of false, defective or inaccurate measuring instruments or containers

 

 

Any person who manufactures, sells or causes to be sold—

(a)        any false, defective or inaccurate measuring instrument; or

(b)        any container intended—

(i)        for measuring in trade; or

(ii)        as a container for the sale of any liquid,

and which does not comply with the requirements of a notice issued under section 27(1) or with the requirements of any regulation applicable thereto,

shall be guilty of an offence.