5J-22.001. Definitions

As used in this rule chapter, the following definitions and those provided in Section 531.37, F.S., shall apply: (1) Commercial Purpose means any weighing and measuring device: (a) Used in commerce to establish the size, quantity, extent, area, or measurement of any commodity sold, offered, or submitted for sale or otherwise transacted in commerce; or (b) Used in computing any charge or payment due for services rendered on the basis of weight, measure, or count; or (c) Used in determining the winner of any award based on weight, measure, or count; or (d) Used to determine a weight, measure, size, quantity, extent, area or measurement when a fee is charged to make that determination. (2) Location means any individual structure, site, mobile unit or similar type establishment attached or otherwise where commercial weighing and/or measuring activities are conducted by the owner of a weighing or measuring device used for commercial purposes. (3) Owner means a person that owns or uses, has primary possession or control over the use of, or otherwise employs a weighing or measuring device used for commercial or law enforcement purposes. (4) Commercial Use Permit (Permit) means a certificate issued by the department that authorizes the holder to use weighing and/or measuring devices for commercial purposes at a location for which the certificate is issued.