This bill amends several sections of the Weights and Measures Act in Nebraska, primarily to update the references to federal standards and adjust the fee structure associated with the registration and inspection of commercial weighing and measuring devices. Notably, the bill adopts the standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology as they existed on January 1, 2025, replacing the previous reference to January 1, 2019. Additionally, it introduces new fee structures for various types of scales and measuring devices, significantly increasing the fees for registration and inspection, while also establishing a new administrative fee for delinquent payments.

The bill also modifies provisions related to the operation of weighing and measuring establishments, including the requirement for permits and the notification process for changes in ownership or location. It eliminates the previous requirement for a one-time permit fee and instead mandates that annual device registration fees be paid regardless of when the device is put into operation. Furthermore, it stipulates that permits will lapse automatically upon changes in ownership or business name, and it requires the permitholder to notify the department of any such changes. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage due to the declaration of an emergency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 89-186, 89-187, 89-187.02, 89-187.05