The mission of the Nevada County Department of Weights and Measures is to provide fair competition and equity in the marketplace and to ensure that the interests of the buyer and seller are protected through educational, inspection and enforcement programs.
Under the authority of the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), each County has an appointed Sealer who is responsible for the enforcement of California Weights and Measures laws and regulations. In Nevada County, this function is administered by the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer’s Office.
The Nevada County Department of Weights and Measures is divided into several programs to: • ensure the accuracy of commercial weighing and measuring devices • verify the price, quantity and labeling of packaged and bulk commodities • verify quality, advertising and labeling standards for various petroleum products • enforce Weighmaster laws to assure accuracy of information on Weighmaster certificates.
Quantity Control of Packaged Goods & Price VerificationWeighing and Measuring Device RegistrationWeighmaster/Public ScalesPetroleum ProductsUtility Meters
Consumer Information and Complaints
Weights and Measures Consumer Brochure
Check out our FAQ for commonly asked Weights and Measures questions.See Division of Measurement Standard's FAQ on Buying Cords of Wood.
Contact us to share any concerns you may have about transactions involving weighing and measuring devices, 530-273-2648 or agdept@co.nevada.ca.us.