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 provisions regarding the fees for various types of weighing and measuring devices, significantly increasing the fees for many categories, such as scales and meters, while also establishing a new administrative fee for delinquent payments.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the requirements for weighing and measuring establishments, including the process for obtaining permits and the conditions under which permits lapse. It removes the previous requirement for a one-time permit fee and instead mandates the payment of annual registration and device fees regardless of when the device is put into operation. The bill also clarifies the notification process for changes in ownership or location of establishments and eliminates the requirement for permitholders to return permits upon permanent closure. The act 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