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PUBLIC WEIGHMASTER
License Description PUBLIC WEIGHTMASTER

Accurately weigh livestock, tobacco, milk, cream, cotton, and agricultural grains or seeds which are purchased, processed, or sold on a bulk weight basis.

PROSPECTIVE:
Every stockyard, slaughterhouse, tobacco warehouse/ loose floor, dairy products plant, cotton gin/ compress, and agricultural grain or seed buying/receiving station which buys or sells commodities on a bulk basis shall have in its employ one or more public weighmasters. Any individual acting on behalf of such individual or an establishment that charges a fee, commission, or any type of payment to perform public weighing shall also be licensed.

REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to use measurement practices and equipment in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44 and generally accepted practices; must be able to prepare correct certificates; a citizen of the United States and at least eighteen (18) years of age. Certification authority is authorized to administer a written examination of applicant's knowledge.

RENEWAL:
Required every two (2) years.
Licensing Agency
Department of Agriculture
Weights and Measures Division
P O Box 40627, Melrose Station
Nashville, TN 37204
Active Status Active
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education No educational requirements
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/10/2023
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