Annual fee requirements for commercial weighing and measuring equipment in the state are assessed according to T.C.A. § 43-1-703(f), and are as follows:

1. (1) Liquid measuring equipment.

   1. (a) Regular Flow. Regular flow means liquid measuring equipment kept or used for measuring liquids sold at retail. A regular flow device is rated by its manufacturer as capable of measuring volumes dispensed at a rate less than 20 gallons per minute, or the metric equivalent. The fee for regular flow liquid measuring devices is based on the number of grade selection buttons at the facility, as follows:

      1. 1. 1 – 6 grade selection buttons: Tier 1 fee;
      2. 2. 7 – 12 grade selection buttons: Tier 2 fee;
      3. 3. 13 – 18 grade selection buttons: Tier 3 fee;
      4. 4. 19 – 24 grade selection buttons: Tier 4 fee;
      5. 5. 25 – 30 grade selection buttons: Tier 5 fee;
      6. 6. 31 – 36 grade selection buttons: Tier 6 fee;
      7. 7. 37 – 54 grade selection buttons: Tier 7 fee;
      8. 8. 55 – 78 grade selection buttons: Tier 9 fee;
      9. 9. More than 78 grade selection buttons: Tier 10 fee.

   2. (b) High Flow. High flow means liquid measuring equipment kept or used for measuring liquids sold at retail. A high flow device is rated by its manufacturer as capable of measuring volumes dispensed at a rate greater than or equal to 20 gallons per minute, or the metric equivalent.

      1. 1. 1 – 6 dispensers: Tier 3 fee;
      2. 2. More than 6 dispensers: Tier 6 fee.

   3. (c) Liquefied Products. Liquefied products refer to liquid measuring equipment kept or used for measuring the following liquids sold at retail.

      1. 1. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Measuring Equipment: Tier 3 fee per meter;
      2. 2. Liquefied Natural Gas Measuring Equipment: Tier 6 fee per meter.

   4. (d) Bulk Meters. The following fees apply to liquid measuring equipment kept or used for measuring liquids sold in non-retail transactions and liquid measuring meters mounted on vehicles.

      1. 1. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Bulk Meter: Tier 3 fee per meter;
      2. 2. Mass Flow Meter: Tier 11 fee per meter;
      3. 3. Vehicle Tank Meter: Tier 3 fee per meter;
      4. 4. Liquid Measuring Equipment – Wholesale, ≤ 100 gallons/minute: Tier 3 fee per meter. Fees under this part apply to equipment rated by its manufacturer as capable of measuring volumes dispensed at a rate less than or equal to 100 gallons per minute, or the metric equivalent;
      5. 5. Liquid Measuring Equipment – Wholesale, > 100 gallons/minute: Tier 4 fee per meter. Fees under this part apply to equipment rated by its manufacturer as capable of measuring volumes dispensed at a rate greater than 100 gallons per minute, or the metric equivalent.
2. (2) Gaseous material measuring equipment. The following fees apply to devices kept or used for measuring gaseous materials sold in retail or non-retail transactions. Compressed Natural Gas Measuring Equipment: Tier 6 fee per meter.

3. (3) Scales. The following fees are payable based on the number of scales used or kept in commerce.

   1. (a) Small Scales. Small scales mean weighing equipment rated by its manufacturer as capable of weighing up to 2,500 pounds, or the metric equivalent.

      1. 1. 1 – 5 small scales: Tier 1 fee;
      2. 2. 6 – 20 small scales: Tier 4 fee;
      3. 3. More than 20 small scales: Tier 6 fee.

   2. (b) Large Scales. Large scales mean weighing equipment rated by its manufacturer as capable of weighing 2,500 pounds or more, or the metric equivalent.

      1. 1. 1 – 2 large scales: Tier 4 fee;
      2. 2. More than 2 large scales: Tier 6 fee.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-203, 43-1-703, and 47-26-909. Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2016; effective June 21, 2016.