Weights and Measures

The Weights and Measures program is charged with the responsibility of maintaining standards of measurement for consumers at the marketplace and various industries throughout our County.

Consumer protection is serviced through the following elements:

Verifying correct transactions of purchased consumer goods sold by weight, volume or  count (such as scanner pricing and correct labeling on prepackaged or bulk commodities

• The inspection and testing of commercial weighing and measuring devices, to assure their accuracy. Such devices include grocery store check-out stands, gas pumps, gas and electric meters and other devices used to measure, weigh or meter consumer goods, including large and small capacity scales
• The sampling of petroleum products at commercial locations for quality

The Weights and Measures activities performed by this Department are mandated by Division 5 of the California Business and Professions Code. The Sealer of Weights & Measures has statutory authority to levy administrative fines by Division 9 for violations of the B & P Code.

Watch the video below from our Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures explaining how the law protects residences and businesses, ensuring a fair marketplace.

PRICE GOUGING DURING A DISASTER

Penal Code Section 396 is in place against price gouging.  
Complaints against a business are to be filed with the Attorney General's Office by going to the Attorney General's website (see link below) or by calling (800) 952-5225.  https://oag.ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint-against-business-or-company

FAQs about Price Gouging in California: https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/pricegougingduringdisasters#5C

FOR PLACED IN SERVICE REPORTS 

Please email weightsandmeasures@yolocounty.gov