California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §12720: When the tare weight of a vehicle or the weight of the vehicle and its contents have been recorded on a weighmaster certificate, it is unlawful for any person to alter the tare weight of the vehicle p

Misdemeanor

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It is unlawful to alter a vehicle's tare weight on a weighmaster certificate before the net weight of the commodity is determined and recorded.

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When the tare weight of a vehicle or the weight of the vehicle and its contents have been recorded on a weighmaster certificate, it is unlawful for any person to alter the tare weight of the vehicle prior to the time that the net weight of the commodity has been determined and recorded on the certificate.

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