Statutes, Revision of 1947, Title 38, Ch. 340-Paints and Putty-Continued.

English language and in clear and distinct gothic letters, stating, with substantial accuracy, the percent of white lead, oxide of zinc, red lead, water, pure linseed oil or substitutes therefor, the name and per cent of dryer used, the per cent of colored matter and inert material used, the name and residence of the manufacturer of the paint, or of the distributor thereof, or of the party for whom the same is manufactured, the per cent of solid and liquid material used, and the net measure of the contents of the container of all liquid or mixed paints, and the net weight of the contents of the package of all paste and semi-paste paints sold by weight, or if sold by measure, the net measure of such package. [1908]

Sec. 7824. Penalties for violations; exceptions.

A person, firm or corporation that manufactures for sale, sells, or exposes for sale within this state paint or mixed paint, paste or semipaste paint, or compound intended for use as such, white lead, linseed oil, turpentine or putty, who violates the provisions of the four preceding sections shall be fined not more than $100.00, nor less than $25.00 for each offense. However, a person, firm or corporation that manufactures for sale, sells, or exposes for sale within this state, white lead, paint or mixed paint, paste or semipaste paint, containing ingredients other than those enumerated in section 7821, shall not be deemed guilty of a violation of this chapter [Secs. 7820-7826], in case the same is properly labeled, stating the quantity or amount of each and every ingredient used therein, the name and the place of residence of the manufacturer of the paint, or of the distributor thereof, or of the party for whom the same is manufactured, the per cent of solid and liquid material used, and the net measure of the contents of the container of all liquid or mixed paints and the net weight of the contents of the package of all paste and semipaste paints sold by weight, or if sold by measure, the net measure of such package. [1908]

Sec. 7825. Prima facie evidence of violation.

The possession by a person, firm or corporation dealing in an article or substance described in the preceding section and not labeled as required by the provisions of this chapter [Secs. 7820-7826], shall be considered prima facie evidence that the same is kept by such person, firm or corporation in violation of the provisions of this chapter. [1908]

Sec. 7826. Enforcing agency; powers and duties.

The director of standards shall have charge of the proper enforcement of the provisions of this chapter [Secs. 7820-7826] [1908; last amended 1933.]

Statutes, Revision of 1947, Title 43, Ch. 410-Gas and Elecric Meters.

Sec. 9743. Testing upon request.

Upon demand of any of its customers a public service company which sells gas or electricity shall test without charge the meters used to measure the gas or electricity sold to such customer, provided that the customer does not request such test more frequently than once in twelve months. [1931; last amended 1933.]

Sec. 9744. Testing on installation.

Such company shall test every service meter for correct connection and proper mechanical condition in its permanent position at the time of installation or within sixty days thereafter. [1931]

Sec. 9745. Cost of test; report.

When a customer requests a meter test within twelve months after the date of installation or of the last previous test of his meter, he may be required by the company to make a deposit equal to the reasonable cost of such test. The amount so deposited with the company shall be refunded or credited to the customer if the meter has a positive average error, that is, is fast, in excess of four per cent; otherwise such deposit may be retained by the company. A customer may be present when the company tests his meter, or may select an expert or other representative to be present. A written report, giving the results of such test, shall be made to the customer by the company. [1931]

Sec. 9746. Inaccurate meter.

Such company shall not keep in service a gas or electric service meter which registers upon no load or which has an error in measurement in excess of four per cent. [1931; last amended 1933.]

Statutes, Revision of 1947, Title 41, Ch. 364-False Advertising.

Sec. 8324. Unlawful acts; penalty.

A person, firm, corporation or association, or an agent or employee thereof, who, with intent to sell or dispose of merchandise, real estate, securities or service or to induce the public to enter into any obligations relating thereto, shall knowingly make, publish, circulate or place before the public, in a newspaper, magazine or other publication or in form of a book, notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, handbill, poster, bill, sign, placard, card, label or tag, an advertisement or statement regarding mer chandise, real estate, securities or service, which advertisement or statement shall contain anything untrue, deceptive or misleading, shall be fined not more than $1,000.00. [1931]

Sec. 53. False weight or measure defined.

A false weight or measure is one which does not conform to the standard established by law. [1921]

Sec. 54. Using false weights and measures; penalty.

Every person who uses any weight or measure, knowing it to be false, by which another is defrauded or otherwise injured, shall be punished by imprisonment for not exceeding six months or by fine not exceeding two hundred dollars, or by both. [1921]

Sec. 55. Packages: Marking false weight or tare; penalty.

Every person who knowingly marks or stamps false or short weight or measure, or false tare, on any cask or package, or knowingly sells or offers for

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sale, any cask or package so marked, shall be punished by imprisonment not exceeding six months or by fine not exceeding two hundred dollars, or by both. [1921]

Sec. 56. Seller must give full weight or measure; penalty.

In all sales of merchandise, wares, articles of food or drink, or whatever else is purchased by weight or measure, the seller must give the purchaser full weight or measure, and any person violating this section shall be punished by imprisonment not exceeding six months or by fine not exceeding two hundred dollars, or by both. [1921] Sec. 57. Commodities sold by ton: Seller must give full weight or measure; penalty.

In all sales of sugar, coal, and other commodities, usually sold by the ton or fractional parts thereof, the seller must give to the purchaser full weight, and any person violating this section shall be punished by imprisonment not exceeding six months or by fine not exceeding two hundred dollars, or by both. [1921]