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Takes effect

California Shopping and consumer rights

Commercial scales and meters must be readable by both the customer and the operator

The ban on placing a scale or measuring device where its readings can't be read under ordinary circumstances now covers devices used for any commercial purpose, not only retail, and requires that both the customer and the operator can read it.

Who it affects

Businesses that weigh or measure goods or services for sale

When

This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.

Official text

California AB 2085: Weighing and measuring devices: indications: display.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

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