1. A. In addition to the requirements of A.R.S. § 3-3453, to be a public weighmaster or a deputy public weighmaster, a person shall:

   1. 1. Be at least 18 years old, and
   2. 2. Be able to execute weight certificates properly.
2. B. A person shall not perform the duties of a public weighmaster until the person passes the written public weighmaster examination administered by the Division with a minimum score of 75%. A person may not take the examination more than three times in six months and must wait seven days before retaking the exam.

3. C. A person that meets the qualifications for public weighmaster or deputy public weighmaster may apply for a license on a form supplied by the Division. A separate application shall be submitted for each location where the public weighmaster or deputy public weighmaster will issue weight certificates.

   1. 1. The application form includes:

      1. a. The applicant’s name, address, telephone number, and email address;
      2. b. A statement by the applicant that the applicant knows and understands public weighmaster laws and rules;
      3. c. The name, address, and telephone number of each of the applicant’s public weighmaster locations; and
      4. d. The applicant’s signature.

   2. 2. The public weighmaster’s application form also includes:

      1. a. The name of each deputy public weighmaster operating at each location;
      2. b. A statement that the public weighmaster understands they are responsible to ensure that any deputy public weighmasters working at the location are adequately trained and licensed;
      3. c. The name and address of the scale; and
      4. d. The scale description.
   3. 3. The deputy public weighmaster application shall be on a form provided by the Division, and include a certification that the applicant understands the requirements in this Article. The deputy public weighmaster application shall be signed by both the public weighmaster and the applicant.
   4. 4. An applicant may be required to submit evidence of qualifications.
   5. 5. The public weighmaster shall ensure all deputy public weighmasters are licensed for the location prior to their issuance of weight certificates.
   6. 6. An applicant shall submit information and documentation concerning lawful presence required by A.R.S. § 41-1080.
4. D. Before the Division issues or renews a public weighmaster or deputy public weighmaster license, the applicant shall pay the required fees and provide information required in A.R.S. Title 3, Chapter 19, and this Chapter.
5. E. A public weighmaster licensee shall notify the Division of a change in business name or address within 30 days of the change. The Division does not charge a fee to process a change in name or address.
6. F. Change of business ownership requires an application to transfer a license.
7. G. In the event a public weighmaster leaves employment, a licensed deputy public weighmaster may utilize a public weighmaster stamp that contains only the location identity as issued under R3-7-506(B) for 30 days at a location while a public weighmaster license application is underway. A public weighmaster stamp containing the public weighmaster’s name may not continue to be used following a public weighmaster’s departure.

Historical Note

New Section R3-7-501 recodified from Section R20-2-501 at 22 A.A.R. 2786, effective August 15, 2016 (Supp. 16-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 23 A.A.R. 2280, effective October 2, 2017 (Supp. 17-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 441 (February 3, 2023), effective March 5, 2023 (Supp. 23-1).