I filled up at the gas station yesterday and put 15 gallons of gas in my tank. However, when I got to the station, my fuel gauge still was on 1/4 of a tank and my owner's manual says the tank only holds 16 gallons. How can this be? Or, I bought a new gas can the other day at the local hardware store. It's supposed to be a five gallon can but I got 5 ½ gallons in it. I think the pump must be off.
The requirements may be found in subchapter 11 of the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM): 24.351.1101 through 24.351.1117 ARM
MAR 24.351.1101
Yes
For Scale and Meters:
There is a class and then you must take a test. We offer the tests in Helena, MT and hold classes 3 to 4 times per year (roughly every 3 months) or when there are enough participants to warrant a class. Contact us to see when the next class will be offered.
For Belt Scales, Railroad Track Scales and LPG:
There is no class; you may arrange a test date with us that fits your schedule. To sign up for a class or schedule a test contact: Email clarkin@mt.gov or call (406) 443-8065.
Is there a pre-notification to the state on when we will be placing the new scale/ systems into service?
No.
A placed in service form must be submitted (or post marked) within 5 working days of the service date for all scales and meters. A test report is required for any scale with a capacity of 8000 or more pounds. We can furnish you with the placed in service form or you can develop your own. If you use an alternate form, you must have it approved by us prior to use. You can submit them by email, fax or mail for approval.
Electronic version of placed in service forms:
Scale Placed in Service Form
Mailing Address:
Weights and Measures Bureau
PO Box 200516
Helena, MT 59620-0516
Email: clarkin@mt.gov
Fax: (406) 443-8163
Yes, a certificate of registration can be revoked for good cause, which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) taking unfair advantage of an owner of a device;
(b) failure to have test equipment or standards certified;
(c) failure to use adequate testing equipment;
(d) continued failure to submit, or to submit in a timely manner, properly completed placed-in service reports for new installations or repair of existing devices;
(e) failure to adjust commercial or law enforcement devices to comply with the regulations adopted by the bureau;
(f) nonpayment of calibration or registration fees; or
(g) continued failure to properly seal devices.