As used in this rule chapter, the following definitions and those provided in Section 531.37, F.S., shall apply:

1. (1) Commercial Purpose means any weighing and measuring device:

   1. (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
   2. (b) Used in computing any charge or payment due for services rendered on the basis of weight, measure, or count; or
   3. (c) Used in determining the winner of any award based on weight, measure, or count; or
   4. (d) Used to determine a weight, measure, size, quantity, extent, area or measurement when a fee is charged to make that determination.
2. (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. (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. (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.

Rulemaking Authority 531.41(3) FS. Law Implemented 531.60, 531.61, 531.62, 531.63, 531.64, 531.65, 531.66 FS. History–New 8-17-17, Amended 2-8-21.