Weights & Measures

Fee Schedule of Licenses, Permits, Fines & Service Charges

Note: This is an Acrobat-format form that can be completed electronically and submitted as an e-mail attachment, faxed, or printed & mailed

California Department of Measurement Standard

Direct Phone (415)252-3884,

Fax: (415) 252-3818

Measuring and Weighing Devices

Inspection and testing of various commercial devices including scales, gasoline pumps, taximeters, liquefied petroleum gas dispensers and electric meters. Investigates public complaints concerning inaccurate computation of price. Non-commercial devices can be checked for a fee.

Quantity Control of Packaged Commodities

Inspection and testing of packaged products for proper weight, measure or count. This includes routine meat audits, undercover test purchases, and monitoring of price scanners for accuracy. Investigates public complaints regarding incorrect quantity or price are investigated.

Petroleum Products

Inspection of petroleum products for compliance with quality, labeling, and advertising requirements. Investigates public complaints concerning service station advertising and gasoline contamination are investigated.