§ 30-6. Fees.

(a)

The annual fee for registering weighing and measuring devices to be used for a fixed location throughout the term of the registration shall be set by the board from time to time by ordinance.

(b)

The annual fee for registering weighing and measuring devices set by the board pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be consistent with the provisions of Section 12240, Division 5, California Business and Professions Code, and its successor provisions.

(c)

Should Section 12240 not be effective after January 1, 2011, the sealer shall submit and the board of supervisors shall adopt by ordinance a schedule of registration fees for weighing and measuring devices consistent with the provisions of applicable law and sufficient to cover the costs of carrying out Division 5, California Business and Professions Code.

(d)

The sealer may recover his or her costs for the initial testing or the retesting of devices found in violation of Section 12107, Division 5, California Business and Professions Code or when a device is recalibrated, requiring retesting of the device.

(e)

The revenue from the fees charged pursuant to this section shall be placed in the general fund of the county and used solely for activities substantially related to inspection and testing of weighing and measuring devices, within the limits of applicable state law as provided in Section 12240, California Business and Professions Code.

(Ord. No. 6039, § I(a), 6-25-2013; Ord. No. 5656 § 2, 2006.)