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A committee consisting of weight and measure officials and repre- 

 sentatives of the baking industry are drafting a uniform bread law 

 as a guide to states desirous of such a law. Several states already 

 have a standard bread law, upheld by higher courts. 



GASOLINE PUMP INSPECTION 



The inspection of gasoline pumps is one of the important phases 

 of our work. During the year ending October 31, 1922, there were 

 1,682 gasoline pumps inspected, of which 19 per cent were found in- 

 correct ; 950 measures, of which 64 were incorrect. During the last 

 year there has been an increase in number of gasoline pumps in- 

 stalled, new filling stations springing up all over the state. 



Where the inspector finds a gasoline pump not delivering the cor- 

 rect amount, it is condemned for repairs. In one case the operator 

 continued to use the pump, which was measuring one-half ( J / 2 ) gal- 

 lon short on each five (5) gallons. Charges were filed, the defendant 

 plead not guilty, demanding a jury trial. The jury found him guilty 

 and he was fined $50.00 and costs. 



Refiners and marketers of gasoline are beginning to understand 

 what accuracy means to them in the way of good will and increased 

 sales. They are very anxious that all gasoline pumps and meters are 

 accurate. We have been very much encouraged by the co-operation 

 which has been given the department by the oil companies and the 

 various manufacturers of these devices, with the result that the 

 measuring devices have been remodeled and improved upon. 



The law provides that all gasoline pumps and meters shall be li- 

 censed, the fee being $3.00 per year. 



The revenue received for the gasoline pump licenses for the year 

 ending October 31, 1922, is $12,867.00. 



During the year ending October 31, 1922, the department has in- 

 spected 3,217 "heavy" scales, that is, scales used by grain elevators, 

 coal mines, coal dealers, railroad stock scales, sugar refineries, can- 

 ning factories, etc. ; 279 of this number were found incorrect and 

 were condemned for repairs ; 269 of these have been repaired or new 

 ones installed to take the place of the old ones. The revenue re- 

 ceived by the state for the inspection of these scales amounted to 

 $9,870.24. 



The law provides an inspection fee for all scales over 500 pounds 

 up to and including 4,000 pounds capacity, which is $1.00 ; over 4,000 

 pounds up to and including 21,000 pounds capacity, $3.00 each; 

 scales over 21,000 pounds capacity, not including railroad track 



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