STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27200 / S1224
Consistent with the Governor's Licensing Freedom Act, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)
reviewed the weighmaster license and determined this license is not the least restrictive and effective regulatory
framework capable of adequately protecting the public. The ISDA proposes repeal because the license does
not meet Licensing Freedom Act thresholds for continuation as a regulatory requirement:
• Removing the regulation would not substantially harm the safety or welfare of the public.
• The public can be protected by less restrictive means.
• The benefits of regulation do not outweigh the cost to consumers.
• The license is not the least restrictive effective regulatory framework capable of
adequately protecting the public.
This bill proposes repealing the weighmaster licensing requirement while preserving weigh ticket standards.
Licensure repeal would remove a regulatory burden for 700-900 businesses in Idaho annually.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill would repeal weighmaster licensure and its application fee. Licensure repeal would save Idaho
businesses money on licensing fees, postage and manpower to complete application paperwork.
The bill would result in a $7,000 - $9,000 decrease in dedicated fund revenue in the ISDA's Weights and
Measures Program annually. Repeal would have no impact on the General Fund.
Contact:
Chanel Tewalt
Idaho State Department of Agriculture
(208) 332-8615
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 01/14/2020, 10:07 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 71-401, 71-402, 71-404, 71-405, 71-406, 71-410, 71-411