Metrology Act, 1996
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PART I Preliminary | ||
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Short title, commencement and scope. |
1.—(1) This Act may be cited as the Metrology Act, 1996. | |
(2) Except as otherwise provided, this Act shall come into operation on such day as the Minister shall by order appoint. | ||
(3) The Packaged Goods (Quantity Control) Act, 1980 , and this Act may be cited together as the Metrology Acts, 1980 to 1996, and shall be construed together as one Act. | ||
(4) Without prejudice to section 18 , this Act applies to measurements made and to instruments used for the purpose of trade and any other use which the Minister prescribes. |