N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 16, § 400.4 – Referee tests.

(a) In a referee test, a representative of the commission will seal the meter or meter device involved, and will notify the utility within 24 hours that such meter or device has been sealed.
(b) In a referee test, the seals for the meter or the meter device involved shall be opened only in the presence of a representative of the commission. The meter or meter device shall be tested under the direction of a representative of the commission.

(c) When, in a referee test, the percentage registration of a meter is found to be more than 102 percent, no charge shall be made for such test. If, however, as a result of such test, the percentage registration of the meter is found to be 102 percent or less, a charge shall be made to the customer by the utility based on the following schedule:

Type of Meter	Capacity or Size	Fee
Condensate	3000 lbs. per hr. or less	$ 25.00
Condensate	Over 3000 lbs. per hr.	50.00
Area	1 in.	25.00
Area	1½ in.	25.00
Area	2 in.	50.00
Area	3 in.	75.00
Area	4 in.	100.00
Area	6 in.	150.00
Area	8 in.	300.00
Velocity	1 in.	25.00
Velocity	2 in.	25.00
Velocity	3 in.	50.00
Velocity	4 in.	50.00
Head	All	100.00