AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by Section 8 of the Weights and Measures Act [225 ILCS 470/8].

SOURCE: Rules and Regulations Relating to the Weights and Measures Act, filed December 17, 1969, effective January 1, 1970; amended November 5, 1971, effective November 15, 1971; amended August 26, 1975, effective September 4, 1975; amended March 22, 1976, effective April 1, 1976; amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 72, effective October 29, 1979; amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 81, effective January 1, 1980; codified at 5 Ill. Reg. 10562; amended at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988; amended at 12 Ill. Reg. 15524, effective September 20, 1988; emergency amendment at 18 Ill. Reg. 4426, effective March 7, 1994, for a maximum of 150 days; amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 14692, effective September 13, 1994; amended at 19 Ill. Reg. 8114, effective June 7, 1995; amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 303, effective January 1, 1996; amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 1141, effective January 1, 1998; amended at 23 Ill. Reg. 8813, effective July 26, 1999; amended at 26 Ill. Reg. 8346, effective June 1, 2002; emergency amendment at 27 Ill. Reg. 10434, effective July 1, 2003, for a maximum of 150 days; amended at 27 Ill. Reg. 18546, effective November 25, 2003; amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 15456, effective November 22, 2004; emergency amendment at 32 Ill. Reg. 10963, effective July 3, 2008, for a maximum of 150 days; amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 17674, effective November 1, 2008; amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 12564, effective September 1, 2009; amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 5349, effective March 26, 2015; amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 14269, effective September 18, 2024.

SUBPART A: PACKAGING AND LABELING

 

Section 600.1  National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 130

 

The Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation and the Uniform Regulation for the Method of Sale of Commodities in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 130, and any of its subsequent supplements or revisions, shall be the requirements and standards governing the packaging, labeling, and method of sale of commodities for this State, except insofar as specifically modified, amended, or rejected by regulation issued by the Director (Section 8 of the Weights and Measures Act [225 ILCS 470/8]).  National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 130 is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

 

The following sections of the Method of Sale of Commodities requirements shall not be adopted:

 

a)         Section 1.2 (Bread),

 

b)         Section 2.20 (Gasoline-Oxygenate Blends), and

 

c)         Section 1.9.2 (Unit Price Advertising).

 

(Source:  Amended at 19 Ill. Reg. 8114, effective June 7, 1995)

 

Section 600.10  Definitions (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.20  Application (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.30  Identity (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.40  Declaration of Identity: Nonconsumer Package (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.50  Declaration of Responsibility: Consumer and Nonconsumer Packages (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.60  Declaration of Quantity: Consumer Packages (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.70  Declaration of Quantity: Nonconsumer Packages (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.80  Prominence and Placement: Consumer Packages (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.90  Prominence and Placement: Nonconsumer Package (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.100  Requirements: Specific Consumer Commodities, Packages, Containers (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.110  Exemptions (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.120  Variations to be Allowed (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.130  Standards of Fill (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.140  Wholesale and Retail Exemption

 

The rules of Subpart A and the penalties assessed under the Act shall not apply to persons engaged in business as wholesale or retail distributors of packaged commodities except to the extent that such persons:

 

a)         are engaged in the packaging or labeling of such commodities, or

 

b)         prescribe or specify by any means the manner in which such commodities are packaged or labeled as to:

 

1)         identity,

 

2)         quantity,

 

3)         responsibility.

 

Section 600.150  Revocation of Conflicting Regulations (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.160  Tables: Weights and Measures Standards for Illinois

 

a)         Standard Weight Per Bushel for Agricultural Commodities. The director may by rule establish a standard weight per bushel for any agricultural commodity, and any such weight per bushel shall prevail when such commodity is contracted for, bought or sold, if no special contract or written and signed agreement exists to the contrary. The standard weight per bushel for agricultural commodities is shown in Table B.

 

b)         The standard weights and measures for use in Illinois are shown in Tables C through G.

SUBPART B: ROOFING AND ROOFING MATERIALS

 

Section 600.250  Roofing and Roofing Materials Shall Be Sold Either by the "Square" or by the "Square Yard." (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

SUBPART C: WEIGHING AND MEASURING DEVICES: METERS – SCALES – FEES

 

Section 600.300  Vehicle Scales Regulation

 

a)         Except for scales used for the enforcement of highway weight laws, all vehicle scales shall comply with the requirement of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44, which is adopted in Section 8 of the Weights and Measures Act [225 ILCS 470/8] and shall, in addition, meet either 1, 2, 3 or 4 of the following requirements:

 

1)         Pit Vehicle Scales – All pit vehicle scales shall be installed to comply with the following requirements:

 

A)        The pit shall have a minimum depth of 32 inches to be measured from the bottom of the eyebeam to the floor of the pit.

 

B)        Floor of the pit is to be constructed of concrete with drainage.

 

2)         Low Profile Pitless Vehicle Scales – All low profile pitless vehicle scales shall be installed to comply with the following requirements:

 

A)        A concrete pad shall be poured underneath the entire length and width of the scale at or above ground level.

 

B)        The scale shall be installed to ensure that surface water will drain away from the scale area.

 

C)        Clearance of at least four inches shall be provided from the bottom of the eyebeam to the top of the concrete pad of the underneath side of the scale.

 

D)        Clearance of at least three feet shall be provided around the sides of the scale to ensure for proper cleaning and servicing.

 

3)         Portable Pitless Vehicle Scales

 

A)        Temporary Use of Scale – the scale may be used at the same facility for a period of not more than twelve months from the date of the initial state certification.

 

B)        Limited Use of Scale – the scale shall be used only for the weighing of soil, gravel, sand, cement and other building materials.

 

C)        State Test Required – a state scale test (Sections 10 and 30 of the Weights and Measures Act) is required prior to the use of the scale.  This procedure is to be repeated each time the scale is moved.

 

4)         Shallow Pit Vehicle Scales – Beginning May 1, 2015, all shallow pit vehicle scales shall be installed to comply with the following requirements:

 

A)        A concrete floor shall be poured the entire length and width of the pit.

 

B)        The scale pit shall be installed to ensure that water will drain at all times away from the entire scale pit area.

 

C)        Clearance of at least four inches shall be provided from the bottom of the eyebeam to the top of the concrete pad on the underneath side of the scale.

 

D)        Concrete walls with a clearance of a minimum of three feet shall be provided around the sides of the scale.

 

E)        The top of the scale and concrete walls shall be level and at or above grade.

 

F)         Grating or plating able to be removed for cleanout and inspections and solid enough to withstand normal foot traffic shall be placed over the three-foot space between the scale and outside concrete walls.

 

G)        Scales shall be equipped with manufacturer approved rub rails.

 

H)        All scales must be fully electronic.

 

b)         Livestock Scales. Livestock scales shall comply with the requirements of National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44 and regulations established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Packers and Stockyards Division.

 

c)         National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44 is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402.

 

d)         Vehicle Scales: Department Approval Prior to Construction or Relocation

 

1)         Department approval is required prior to construction or relocation.  A Vehicle Scale Construction/Relocation Approval Application, provided by the Department, must be submitted by the owner/operator or facility manager and approved by the Department in writing before construction or relocation begins.

 

2)         The application shall include, at a minimum, the following:

 

A)        A construction or relocation plan for the vehicle scale.

 

B)        Documentation verifying that the vehicle scale will comply with Section 600.300.

 

C)        Signatures of the owner/operator or facility manager, as well as a representative from the Registered Service Company, certifying that the information and documentation included in the application is complete and accurate.

 

D)        When necessary, any other information or documentation required by the Department (e.g., blueprints/maps from water, electric, phone, gas or petroleum companies; subsurface water table data; PERK test information; etc.).

 

3)         The Department shall approve or deny an application in writing within 20 business days after the Department receives a complete application.

 

4)         Notwithstanding any other penalties that may be imposed for violation of the Act or this Part, if an entity begins construction, installation or relocation of a vehicle scale without the Director's prior written permission, the Director shall order that all construction be halted until such time that a completed application is approved.

 

5)         A Vehicle Scale Construction/Relocation Approval Application may be obtained at: http://www.agr.state.il.us/programs/consumer/w&m/index.html, or by contacting the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Weights & Measures, P.O. Box 19281, Springfield IL 62794-9281, Phone (800) 582-0468 or (217) 785-8301.

 

e)         Vehicle Scales: Variances

 

1)         An applicant for the construction or relocation of a vehicle scale may request a variance from a construction requirement under this Section by submitting a Variance Request Application provided by the Department.

 

2)         The variance application shall include, at a minimum, the following:

 

A)        A detailed written justification for the variance from the owner/operator or facility manager.  The justification shall demonstrate that the proposed variance is necessary due to special or unusual circumstances.

 

B)        Any documentation supporting the justification (e.g., photos, maps, reports, studies, etc.).

 

C)        When necessary, any other information or documentation required by the Department (e.g., blueprints/maps from water, electric, phone, gas or petroleum companies; subsurface water table data; PERK test information; etc.).

 

D)        Signatures of the owner/operator or facility manager, as well as a representative from the Registered Service Company, certifying that the information in the application and any documentation included is accurate and correct.

 

3)         The Department shall approve or deny a variance application in writing within 20 business days after the date the Department receives a complete application. 

 

4)         Notwithstanding any other penalties that may be imposed for a violation of the Act or this Part, if an entity needs a variance from a construction requirement of this Section, that entity shall not proceed with the affected part of the construction, installation or relocation until a variance request is submitted to the Department and the Department grants the variance.

 

5)         A variance application may be obtained at: http://www.agr.state.

il.us/programs/consumer/w&m/index.html, or by contacting the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Weights & Measures, P.O. Box 19281, Springfield IL 62794-9281, Phone (800) 582-0468 or (217) 785-8301.

 

f)         All scales and associated equipment must have a Certificate of Conformance issued by the National Conference on Weights and Measures, National Type Evaluation Program, unless the devices were certified by the Department or the city sealer on or before July 1, 2012.  This applies to all such devices, whether repaired or removed from service and installed at a different location in this State.

 

g)         Vehicle Scale Condemnation

 

1)         The Director shall condemn and may seize and have destroyed any vehicle scale and associated equipment found upon inspection not to be in compliance with the specifications, tolerances and regulations required by this Subpart C and not susceptible of satisfactory repair.  Weights and measures rejected under the authority of the Director or a sealer remain subject to control of the rejecting authority until such time as suitable repair or disposition thereof has been made under this Section.  The owners of the rejected weights and measures shall cause them to be rectified within 10 days or such longer period as may be authorized by the rejecting authority or may dispose of them but only in a manner specifically authorized by the rejecting authority.

 

2)         The Director's decision to condemn a vehicle scale shall proceed as follows:

 

A)        If a vehicle scale fails three successive inspections within the calendar year, the Director shall take the vehicle scale out of service and provide the owner/operator or facility manager of the vehicle scale notice of the Director's decision to seek condemnation.  Notice of the Director's decision to seek condemnation shall be made by personal delivery or certified mail, return receipt requested.

 

B)        Upon receipt of the Director's decision to seek condemnation, the owner/operator or facility manager may request in writing, to be received by the Director within 30 business days after receipt of the notice, that the Director schedule an inspection.  Upon receipt of a request, the Director shall schedule an inspection, to be conducted within 30 business days after receipt of the request, by a qualified, unbiased person with sufficient knowledge, education and experience of the scale in question and approved by the Director and the scale owner/operator or facility manager. The qualified, unbiased person shall inspect the scale and provide a report explaining whether the scale does or does not meet the requirements of this Subpart C and, if applicable, if it is susceptible of satisfactory repair.  All expenses for the requested inspection shall be paid for by the owner/operator or facility manager.

 

C)        If the report from the qualified, unbiased person states that the scale is not in compliance yet is susceptible of satisfactory repair, the report must also explain what repairs must be performed.  The owner/operator or facility manager shall repair the scale as expeditiously as possible.  Upon completion of the repairs and notification in writing by the the owner/operator or facility manager to the Director, the Director shall have the scale inspected within 30 business days and, if it meets all of the requirements of this Subpart C, placed back into service.  The Director's decision to seek condemnation shall terminate if the scale is placed back into service by the Director.

 

D)        In the event that the scale fails the inspection after the required repairs are made due to specifications or tolerances, the scale shall be condemned and the owner/operator or facility manager notified in writing.

 

E)        If the report states that the scale is not susceptible of satisfactory repair, the report must explain the reasons why the repairs cannot be performed.  In that case, the scale shall be condemned and the owner/operator or facility manager notified in writing.

 

F)         If no request is received by the Director to schedule an inspection by a qualified and unbiased person within 30 business days after receipt of the notice of condemnation, the scale shall be condemned and the owner/operator or facility manager notified in writing.

 

G)        The Director's decision to condemn a vehicle scale shall be a final administrative decision of the Director subject to judicial review under the Administrative Review Law [735 ILCS 5/Art. III].

 

H)        Copies of all reports generated under subsection (g) shall be provided to both the Director and the owner/operator or facility manager.

 

(Source:  Amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 5349, effective March 26, 2015)

 

Section 600.310  Fees

 

The Director of Agriculture and each city sealer of weights and measures shall collect and receive fees for the use of the State or city as the case may be at the following rates.  Per hour fee is charged for each hour or portion thereof.

 

DEVICE	DOLLARS PER HOUR
Scales by capacity 0-30 pounds	30
Scales by capacity 31-300 pounds	75
Scales by capacity 301-1000 pounds	112.50
Scales by capacity 1001-2000	225
Scales by capacity 2001+ pounds	300
Additional readouts	75
Railroad track scales per hour	187.50
Use of scale truck per hour	300
Belt conveyor scales per hour	150
Livestock scales	450
Motor fuel dispensers up to 20 gpm	34.50
Motor fuel dispensers 20+ gpm	75
Motor fuel meters up to 2¾"	150
Motor fuel meters over 2¾"	300
LPG meters	247.50
Mass flow meters per hour	150
Grain moisture meters	150
Metrology lab fee per hour plus shipping	155
NTEP field lab per hour plus travel	155

 

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 14269, effective September 18, 2024)

 

Section 600.320  Scales Used for the Enforcement of Highway Weight Laws

 

The following procedures will be used to determine the certification of scales used for the enforcement of highway weight laws.  These procedures will determine if a scale(s) is to be certified or condemned.  Theses rules supersede those published in the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Handbook 44.

 

a)         A minimum build up test with known test weights shall be conducted as follows:

 

1)         portable wheel load weigher scale – 10,000 pounds

 

2)         all other scales – 20,000 pounds

 

            A minimum of two known test weight loads shall be applied, normally at the capacity of test weight load and another at one half capacity of the test weight load to each scale.

 

b)         A 40,000 pound minimum strain load test shall be conducted only on a vehicle scale, a scale that is adapted to weighing the entire vehicle at one time.

 

c)         One decreasing load test shall be conducted at approximately one-half of test weight capacity.  If multiple scales are used in combination, a decreasing load test shall be performed on at least one scale.

 

pounds

d)         At least one repeatability test shall be conducted. Any errors found shall agree within the absolute value of the maintenance tolerance for that load, and shall be within applicable tolerance.

 

e)         The tolerances to each of the above tests shall be those listed in the scale code of the latest edition of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Handbook 44.

 

f)         All new scales and associated equipment must have a certificate of conformance issued by the National Type Evaluation Program.

 

g)         Electronic indicating elements equipped with recording elements shall be equipped with effective means to permit the recording of weight values only when the indication is stable within plus or minus three scale divisions.

 

h)         The maximum scale division shall be 100 pounds.

 

i)          For axle, portable axle, and wheel load weigher scales, a vehicle must be in a reasonably level condition at the time the weight is being determined. Reasonably level means the vehicle must remain stationary during weighing without the use of any braking force.

 

j)          For all other scales used to determine the weight of axles when part of the truck is not resting on a scale, the vehicle must be in a reasonably level condition at the time the weight is being determined.

 

k)         All scales used for the enforcement of highway weight laws shall be certified at least once every twelve months.

 

l)          Any registered serviceperson of the Illinois Department of Agriculture has the authority to place into service scales used for the enforcement of highway weight laws if the serviceperson conforms to the procedures listed above.

 

(Source:  Amended at 23 Ill. Reg. 8813, effective July 26, 1999)

 

Section 600.330  National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44

 

Specifications, tolerances, and regulations for commercial weighing and measuring devices recommended by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and published in National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44 and supplements thereto or in any publication revising or superseding Handbook 44 shall be the specifications, tolerances, and regulations for commercial weighing and measuring devices of this State, except insofar as specifically modified, amended, or rejected by a regulation issued by the Director (Section 8 of the Weights and Measures Act [225 ILCS 470/8]).  National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44 is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402.  The following sections of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Handbook 44 shall not be adopted unless a different implementation date is specified:

 

a)         UR.2.2. Ticket Printer; Customer Ticket in Sec. 3.31 Vehicle-Tank Meters User Requirements; however, section 3.31 shall be deemed adopted starting April 1, 2016.

 

b)         Sec. 5.56.(a) Grain Moisture Meters.  Sec. 5.56.(a) shall be effective January 1, 2000.  The applicability date for Section 5.56.(b) Grain Moisture Meters is extended until the implementation of Sec. 5.56.(a).

 

(Source:  Amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 5349, effective March 26, 2015)

SUBPART D: MOISTURE METER TESTING

 

Section 600.350  General (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.360  Testing and Inspection (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.370  Rejected Moisture Testing Devices (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.380  Use of Moisture Measuring Devices (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

SUBPART E: REGISTRATION OF SERVICE AGENCIES, SERVICEMEN, AND SPECIAL SEALERS FOR COMMERCIAL WEIGHING AND MEASURING DEVICES

 

Section 600.450  Policy (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.460  Definitions (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.470  Certificate of Registration (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.480  Types of Certificates (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.490  Examinations (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.500  Exemptions (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.510  Registration Fee (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.520  Reports (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.530  Bonds (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.540  Standards and Testing Equipment (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.550  Revocation of Certificate of Registration (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.560  Publication of Lists (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

SUBPART F: LIQUID PETROLEUM MEASURING DEVICES

 

Section 600.650  Use of Gasoline Pumps Which Are Not Capable of Computing the Prices Which Exceed 99.9¢ Per Gallon (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 15456, effective November 22, 2004)

 

Section 600.660  Retail Liquid Petroleum Pumps Accurately Marked: Liters or Gallons

 

All retail liquid petroleum pumps shall be accurately marked with its deliveries in terms of either liters or gallons:

 

a)         Liters:

 

1)         Liters, decimal subdivisions of the liter

 

2)         The selling price per liter

 

3)         The total selling price OR

 

b)         Gallons:

 

1)         Gallons, decimal subdivisions of the gallon

 

2)         The selling price per gallon

 

3)         The total selling price

 

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 15456, effective November 22, 2004)

 

Section 600.670  System Used to Sell Petroleum Product

 

When a petroleum retailer sells a petroleum product by either the inch pound or metric system as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, only that system shall apply to all metering pumps at the facility.

 

(Source:  Amended at 19 Ill. Reg. 8114, effective June 7, 1995)

 

Section 600.680  Unit Price Per Gallon Displayed (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Amended at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.690  Price of Gasoline (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 15456, effective November 22, 2004)

 

Section 600.700  Unit Price Indicator: Set at One-Half Total Selling Price (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 15456, effective November 22, 2004)

 

Section 600.710  Decals or Stickers Affixed to the Pump Face (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 15456, effective November 22, 2004)

 

Section 600.720  Information Sign Indicating Half Gallon Pricing of Gasoline (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 15456, effective November 22, 2004)

 

Section 600.730  Conversion Kits or Replacement Pumps: Deadline (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.740  Three-Wheel Computers Prohibited

 

Effective July 1, 1980, the commercial use of petroleum metering devices equipped with three-wheel computers will be prohibited.

 

(Source:  Amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 72, effective October 29, 1979)

 

Section 600.750  One-Half Gallon Pricing Applicable to All Metering Pumps at Facility (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 15456, effective November 22, 2004)

 

Section 600.760  Stop Use Order; Hearing

 

Failure of any person to comply with the rules as set forth in this Subpart concerning the advertising and sale of liquid petroleum products shall be cause to place a stop use on all liquid petroleum distribution pumps affected by such violation. The Department shall, within 10 days after placing a stop use, afford the person or persons affected by this stop use a hearing to show cause why the stop use should not be permanent.

 

(Source:  Amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 72, effective October 29, 1979)

 

Section 600.770  Maintenance of Equipment

 

As used in G-UR.4.1 (Maintenance of Equipment) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44, which is adopted in Section 8 of the Act, for purposes of this Subpart, "predominantly" means as follows:

 

a)         The majority of the devices are found to be in error in a direction favorable to the device user and the average error of all devices is in favor of the device user by more than one-half maintenance tolerance; or

 

b)         The average error of any single product or grade is in favor of the device user by more  one-half maintenance tolerance.

 

(Source:  Added at 32 Ill. Reg. 17674, effective November 1, 2008)

SUBPART G: ADVERTISEMENT OF THE PRICE OF LIQUID PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

 

Section 600.800  Price Per Gallon or Liter in Advertisement

 

Petroleum product retailers in Illinois shall, if they elect to advertise the unit price of their petroleum products (curb, storefront, billboard, etc.), display the price per gallon or liter.  The advertised price shall equal the computer price setting shown on the liquid petroleum metering pumps.

 

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 15456, effective November 22, 2004)

 

Section 600.810  Height and Width of Numbers

 

On a price advertising sign, the whole numbers shall not be less than 6 inches in height and not less than ⅜ inch in stroke.

 

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 15456, effective November 22, 2004)

 

Section 600.820  Advertised Price Complete

 

If the retailer elects to advertise the price per gallon or liter of a liquid petroleum product, the price must be complete without any missing numerals in the price. In accordance with the provisions of the Gasoline Price Advertising Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 121½, pars. 861 et seq.) [720 ILCS 305], all taxes and the identity of the product must be included with the price in any such advertisement. In addition, the unit measure shall also be a part of such advertisement.

 

(Source:  Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 14692, effective September 13, 1994)

 

Section 600.830  Advertising Other Commodities; Misleading Advertising Prohibited

 

The advertising of other commodities offered for sale by petroleum retailers in such a way as to mislead the public with regard to petroleum product pricing shall be prohibited.

 

(Source:  Amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 72, effective October 29, 1979)

 

Section 600.840  Product Identity and Type of Service

 

Declarations of product identity, (regular, unleaded, etc.) and type of service offered (full-service, self-service, etc.) shall be clearly and prominently displayed in a manner not misleading to the public.

 

(Source:  Amended at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

 

Section 600.850  Advertisement of Price Not Required Except on Pump

 

Nothing in this Subpart shall be deemed to require that the price per gallon or liter of any grade or kind of liquid petroleum product sold on the station premises be displayed or advertised, except on the liquid petroleum metering distribution pumps.

 

(Source:  Amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 72, effective October 29, 1979)

 

Section 600.860  Stop Use Order; Hearing

 

Failure of any person to comply with the rules as set forth in this Subpart concerning the advertising and sale of liquid petroleum products shall be cause to place a stop use on all liquid petroleum distribution pumps affected by such violation. The Department shall, within 10 days after placing a stop use, afford the person or persons affected by this stop use a hearing to show cause why the stop use should not be permanent.

 

(Source:  Amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 72, effective October 29, 1979)





Section 600.TABLE A   Minimum Height of Numbers and Letters (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 12 Ill. Reg. 8306, effective May 3, 1988)

Section 600.TABLE B   Standard Weight Per Bushel for Agricultural Commodities

 

(Sec. 152 of the Weights & Measures Act)

 

Alfalfa Seed	Per Bushel	60 Pounds
Apples, Green	Per Bushel	47 Pounds
Apples, Dried	Per Bushel	24 Pounds
Barley	Per Bushel	48 Pounds
Beans, Green or String	Per Bushel	24 Pounds
Beans, Soy	Per Bushel	60 Pounds
Beans, Wax	Per Bushel	24 Pounds
Beans, White	Per Bushel	60 Pounds
Beets	Per Bushel	60 Pounds
Blue Grass Seed	Per Bushel	14 Pounds
Bran	Per Bushel	20 Pounds
Buckwheat	Per Bushel	52 Pounds
Carrots	Per Bushel	50 Pounds
Charcoal	Per Bushel	20 Pounds
Clover Seed	Per Bushel	60 Pounds
Corn Seed, Broom	Per Bushel	48 Pounds
Corn Meal, Unbolted	Per Bushel	48 Pounds
Corn, in the ear	Per Bushel	70 Pounds
Corn, Kaffir	Per Bushel	56 Pounds
Corn, Shelled	Per Bushel	56 Pounds
Cotton Seed	Per Bushel	32 Pounds
Cranberries	Per Bushel	33 Pounds
Cucumbers	Per Bushel	48 Pounds
Emmer	Per Bushel	40 Pounds
Flax Seed	Per Bushel	56 Pounds
Gooseberries	Per Bushel	40 Pounds
Hemp Seed	Per Bushel	44 Pounds
Hickory Nuts	Per Bushel	50 Pounds
Hungarian Grass Seed	Per Bushel	50 Pounds
Lime	Per Bushel	80 Pounds
Malt	Per Bushel	34 Pounds
Millet	Per Bushel	50 Pounds
Millet, Japanese Barnyard	Per Bushel	35 Pounds
Oats	Per Bushel	32 Pounds
Onions	Per Bushel	57 Pounds
Onion Sets, Top	Per Bushel	30 Pounds
Onion Sets, Bottom	Per Bushel	32 Pounds
Orchard Grass Seed	Per Bushel	14 Pounds
Osage Orange Seed	Per Bushel	33 Pounds
Parsnips	Per Bushel	50 Pounds
Peaches, Dried	Per Bushel	33 Pounds
Peanuts, Green	Per Bushel	22 Pounds
Pears	Per Bushel	58 Pounds
Peas, Dried	Per Bushel	60 Pounds
Peas, Green in pod	Per Bushel	32 Pounds
Popcorn, in the ear	Per Bushel	70 Pounds
Popcorn, shelled	Per Bushel	56 Pounds
Potatoes, Irish	Per Bushel	60 Pounds
Potatoes, Sweet	Per Bushel	50 Pounds
Quinces	Per Bushel	48 Pounds
Rape Seed	Per Bushel	50 Pounds
Red Top Seed	Per Bushel	14 Pounds
Rough Rice	Per Bushel	45 Pounds
Rutabagas	Per Bushel	50 Pounds
Rye Meal	Per Bushel	50 Pounds
Rye	Per Bushel	56 Pounds
Shorts	Per Bushel	20 Pounds
Sorghum Seed	Per Bushel	50 Pounds
Spelt	Per Bushel	40 Pounds
Spinach	Per Bushel	12 Pounds
Sweet Clover Seed Unhulled	Per Bushel	33 Pounds
Timothy Seed	Per Bushel	45 Pounds
Tomatoes	Per Bushel	56 Pounds
Turnips	Per Bushel	55 Pounds
Walnuts	Per Bushel	50 Pounds
Wheat	Per Bushel	60 Pounds

 

 

Section 600.TABLE C  Illinois Standard Weights and Measures

 

 

United States Linear Measure

 

            12 inches (in.) = 1 foot (ft.)

            3 ft. = yard (yd.) = 36 inches

            5½ yards = 1 rod (rd.) = 16½ feet

            320 rods = 1 mile (mi.) = 1760 yards = 5,280 feet

 

Chain Measure (Gunter's or Surveyor's Chain)

 

            7.92 inches = 1 link (li.)

            100 li. = 1 chain (ch) = 66 feet

            80 ch. = 1 mile (mi)

            The engineer's chain is 100 feet long and consists

            of 100 links of 12 inches each. 52.8 chains = 1 mile.

 

Square Measure

 

            144 square inches (sq. in.) = 1 square foot (sq. ft.)

            9 sq. ft. = 1 sq. yard (sq. yd.)

            30¼ sq. yard = 1 square rod (sq. rd.) = 272¼ sq. ft.

            160 sq. rd. = 1 acre (a) = 4,840 sq. yd. = 43,560 sq. ft.

 

Surveyor's Measure

 

            625 square links (sq. li.) = 1 square rod (sq. rd.)

            16 sq. rods = 1 square chain (sq. ch.)

            10 sq. ch. = 1 acre (a)

            640 a. = 1 square mile (sq. mi.)

            36 sq. mi. (6 mi. sq.) = 1 township (tp.) = 2,304 a.

 

Cubic Measure

 

            1728 cubic inches (cu. in.) = 1 cubic foot (cu. ft.)

            27 cu. ft. = 1 cubic yard (cu. yd.)

 

United States Liquid Measure

 

            4 gills (gi) = 1 pint (pt)

            2 pt. = 1 quart (qt) = 8 gills

            4 qt. = 1 gallon (gal.) = 8 pints = 32 gills

            31½ gal. = 1 barrel (bbl) = 126 quarts.

            2 bbl. = 1 hogshead (hhd) = 63 gallons = 252 quarts.

 

Apothecaries' Fluid Measure

 

            60 minims (m.) = 1 fluid dram (fl. dr.)

            8 fl. dr. = 1 fluid ounce (fl. oz.) = 480 minims

            16 fl. oz. = 1 pint (0) = 128 fl. dr. = 7,680 m.

            8 0. = 1 gallon (cong.) = 128 fl. oz. = 1,024 fl. dr.

 

U.S. Dry Measure

 

            2 pints (pt.) = 1 quart (qt.)

            8 qt. = 1 peck (pk) = 16 pints

            4 pk. = 1 bushel (bu.) = 32 quarts = 64 pints

            105 quarts = 1 barrel (for fruits and vegetables) = 7,056 cubic inches.

 

Avoirdupois Weight

 

            27 11/32 grains (gr.) = 1 dram (dr.)

            16 dr. = 1 ounce (oz.) = 437½ grains

            16 oz. = 1 pound (lb.) = 156 drams = 7000 grains

            100 lbs. = 1 hundred weight (cwt.) = 1600 ounces

            20 cwt. = 1 ton (t.) = 2,000 pounds

 

Troy Weight

 

            24 grains (gr.) 1 pennyweight (dwt.)

            20 dwt. = 1 ounce (oz.) = 480 grains

            12 oz. = 1 pound (lb.) = 240 dwt. = 5,760 gr.

 

Apothecaries' Weight

 

            20 grains (gr.) = scruple

            3 scruples = 1 dram = 60 grains

            8 drams = 1 ounce = 24 scruples = 480 grains

            12 ounces = 1 pound (lb.) = 96 drams = 288 scruples =

            5,760 grains

 

The Metric System

 

The metric system is based on a unit of length (the meter.). A cubic box one-tenth of a meter on the side has the unit of capacity, a liter, and the water contained in a liter weighs one kilogram.  The unit of weight, the gram, in the metric system is the weight of water contained in a cubical box one-hundredth of a meter on a side. (Note: These values are not precisely correct but hold for all but the most refined measurements.)

 

The entire system is then built up by multiplying or dividing the unit by ten, one hundred and one thousand, using always the same prefix to indicate what the unit is multiplied or divided by, thus:

 

milli means 1/1000 or divided by 1000

centi means 1/100 or divided by 100

deci means 1/10 or divided by 10

deka means 10 or multiplied by 10

hecto means 100 or multiplied by 100

kilo means 1000 or multiplied by 1000

 

The tables then become:

 

            Length

 

10 milli-meters = 1 centi-meter

10 centi-meters = 1 deci-meter

10 deci-meters = 1 meter

10 meters = 1 deka-meter

10 deka-meters = 1 hecto-meter

10 hecto-meters = 1 kilo-meter

 

            Weight

 

10 milli-grams = 1 centi-gram

10 centi-grams = 1 deci-gram

10 deci-grams = 1 gram

10 grams = 1 deka-gram

10 deka-grams = 1 hecto-gram

10 hecto-grams = 1 kilogram

 

            Capacity

 

10 milli-liters = 1 centi-liter

10 centi-liters = 1 deci-liter

10 deci-liters = 1 liter (1 cubic deci-meter)

10 liters = 1 deka-liter

10 deka-liters = 1 hecto-liter

10 hecto-liters = 1 kilo-liter

 

            Area

 

100 sq. meters = 1 are.

100 are. = 1 hectare

100 hectares = 1 sq. kilometer

 

In the metric system there is but one standard of weight, one standard of measure for liquids and dry commodities alike, and but one standard of length.

 

(Source:  Amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 1141, effective January 1, 1998)

 

Section 600.TABLE D   Equivalents:  Cubic Inches in U.S. Standard Capacity Measures

 

Liquid Measure

 

1 gallon contains 231 cu. in.

½ gallon contains 115.5 cu. in.

1 quart contains 57.75 cu. in.

1 pint contains 28.875 cu. in.

½ pint contains 14.437 cu. in.

1 gill contains 7.218 cu. in.

1 fluid oz. contains 1.804 cu. in.

1 dram contains .225 cu. in.

 

Dry Measure

 

1 bushel contains 2150.42 cu. in.

½ bushel contains 1075.21 cu. in.

1 peck contains 537.60 cu. in.

½ peck contains 268.80 cu. in.

¼ peck contains 134.40 cu. in.

1 quart contains 67.20 cu. in.

1 pint contains 33.60 cu. in.

½ pint contains 16.80 cu. in.

 

Weights

 

1 grain = 64.799 milligrams

1 milligram = 0.01543 grains

1 ounce av. = 28.35 grams

1 ounce troy = 31.1035 grams

1 gram = 15.432 grains.

 

1 pound av. = 0.45359 kilograms

1 kilogram = 2.2046 pounds av.

1 ton = 907.185 kilograms

1 long ton = 1016 kilograms

1 metric ton = 2204.62 pounds av.

1 caret = 200 milligrams = 3.0865 grains

 

Capacity

 

1 cu. inch = 4.43 fl. dr. = 16.387 ml.

1 milliliter = 0.061 cu. in.

1 cu. foot = 7.48 gal. = 0.8035 bu. (U.S.)

1 cu. yard = 21.696 bu. (U.S.) = 0.765 cu. meter

1 fl. dr. = 0.2256 cu. in. = 3.6966 ml.

1 fl. oz. = 1.8047 cu. in. = 29.573 ml.

1 qt. liq. = 57.75 cu. in. = 0.9463 liter

1 qt. dry = 67.2 cu. in. = 1.1012 liters

1 liter = 1.0567 qt. liq. = 0.9081 qt. dry

1 gallon (U.S.) = 231 cu. in. = 3.7853 liters

1 gallon British = 1.2009 U. S. gal.

1 bushel = 2150.42 cu. in. = 1.2445 cu. ft.

1 hectoliter = 26.42 gal. = 2.84 bushels (U.S.)

1 cu. yd. = 21.696 bushels (U.S.) = 0.765 cu. meters

1 cu. meter = 1.308 cu. yards

 

Extension

 

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

1 centimeter = 0.3937 inch

1 foot = 3.048 decimeters

1 yard = 0.9144 meters

1 meter = 39.37 inches = 1.0936 yards

1 mile (statute) = 1.6093 kilometers

1 kilometer = 0.62137 mile (statute)

1 nautical mile = 6080.2 feet = 1.1515 statute miles

 

Area

 

1 acre = 0.40469 hectare

1 acre = 119.6 sq. yards = 0.02471 acre

1 hectare = 2.471 acres

1 square inch = 6.4516 sq. cm.

1 square centimeter = 0.155 sq. in.

 

Additional Equivalents

 

1 gallon water = 8.323 lbs. av.

1 gallon milk (S.G. 1.032) = 8.59 lbs. av.

1 gallon 15% cream = 8.42 lbs. av.

1 gallon 40% cream = 8 lbs. av.

1 perct of masonry = 24.75 cu. ft. (16½ x 1½ x 1)

25 lb. cake of ice = 10 x 10 x 7½ inches

50 lb. cake of ice = 10 x 12 x 12½ inches

 

Section 600.TABLE E   Weights of Coal Per Cubic Foot

 

(Table prepared by U. S. National Institute of Standards and Technology)

 

Anthracite

 

	White Ash	Red Ash
Egg	57.0	53.0
Stove	56.5	52.5
Nut	55.5	52.0
Pea	53.5	51.0
Buckwheat	53.0	50.5

 

Bituminous

 

Weights vary from 47 to 55 pounds per cubic foot.

 

Cubic Feet Per Ton of Coal (Based upon above table).

 

	White Ash	Red Ash
Egg	35.09	37.73
Stove	35.59	38.09
Nut	36.03	38.46
Pea	37.38	39.21
Buckwheat	37.73	39.60

 

(Source:  Amended at 19 Ill. Reg. 8114, effective June 7, 1995)

 

Section 600.TABLE F  Equivalents to be used by Seller in Transposing Weights

 

Leverage or multiplication of scale 1 to 1.

 

1 dwt. = 1 scruple 4 gr.

2 dwt. = 2 scruples 8 gr.

3 dwt. = 1 dr. 12 gr.

4 dwt. = 1½ dr. 6 gr.

5 dwt. = 2 dr.

6 dwt. = 2 dr. 1 scruple 4 gr.

7 dwt. = 2 dr. 2 scruples 8 gr.

8 dwt. = 3 dr. 12 gr.

9 dwt. = 3½ dr. 6 gr.

10 dwt. = 4 dr.

20 dwt. = 1 oz. av. + 2 scruples + 2.5 gr.

2 oz. T. = 2 oz. av. + ⅛ oz. + 1/16 oz. + 3 gr.

4 oz. T. = 4 oz. av. + ¼ oz. + ⅛ oz. + 6 gr.

8 oz. T. = 8 oz. av. + ½ oz. + ¼ oz. + 12 gr.

1 lb. T. = 12 oz. av. + ⅛ oz. + 1.8 gr.

 

Leverage or multiplication of scale, 1 to 100

 

49 lb. flour weight	=	7 oz. av. + ½ oz. + ¼ oz. + 1/16 oz. + 12. gr.
98 lb. flour weight	=	15 oz. av. + ½ oz. + 1/8 oz. + 24 gr.
196 lb flour weight	=	1 lb. av. + 15 oz. + ¼ oz. + 1/16 oz. + 20.8 gr.
60 lb. wheat weight	=	9 oz. av. + ½ oz. + 1/16 oz. + 16.4 gr.
120 lb. wheat weight	=	1 lb. av. + 3 oz. + ⅛ oz. + 1/16 oz. + 5.4 gr.
180 lb. wheat weight	=	1 lb. av. + 12 oz. + ½ oz. + ¼ oz. + 21.9 gr.
300 lb. wheat weight	=	3 lb. av.
600 lb. wheat weight	=	6 lb. av.

 

Leverage or multiplication of scale, 1 to 55⅓

 

24 lb. weight = 7 oz. av. + ⅛ oz. + 1/16 oz. + 5.5 gr.

40 lb. weight = 12 oz.

80 lb. weight = 1 lb. 8 oz.

 

Leverage or multiplication of scale, 1 to 66 ⅔

 

30 lb. weight = 7 oz. av. + ⅛ oz. + 1/16 oz. + 5.5 gr.

50 lb. weight = 12 oz.

100 lb. weight = 1 lb. 8 oz.

 

(Source:  Amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 1141, effective January 1, 1998)

Section 600.TABLE G   Measurement of Surfaces and Volumes

 

To find the capacity of a rectangular box or bin:  Multiply the length by the breadth by the depth or height.  The three dimensions must be in the same units.

 

Example:  A bin is 6 ft. wide, 5 ft. 6 in. deep and 8 ft. 3 in. long.  Its capacity is 6 x 5½ x 8¼ = 272¼ cubic feet.

 

To find the capacity of a cylindrical measure or box, or bin:  Multiply the diameter by the diameter by 3.1416 by the height and divide by 4.  Example:  If a cylindrical measure is 13 inches in diameter and 6 inches in depth, its capacity is (13 x 13 x 3.1416 x 6) - 4 = 796.39 cubic inches.

 

To find the approximate capacity of a barrel of dimensions different from those given in the statutes by measuring the mean diameter and depth.  Example:  A barrel is 25 inches between the heads inside.  The inside diameter of the top and bottom is 18 inches and the inside diameter at the center is 20 inches.  Find the capacity.  The average diameter is approximately ½ of the diameter of the ends and of the center, or (18" + 20") divided by 2 = 19 inches.  Then proceed as in the case of a cylinder.  (19 x 19 x 3.1416 x 25) divided by 4 = 7088.2 cu. in.

 

To find the approximate capacity of a berry box which has sloping sides: Add the area at the top to the area of the bottom, divide this sum by two and multiply the quotient by the depth.

 

Circumference of a circle = diameter x 3.1416

Area of a circle = ½ diameter x ½ circumference = square of radius x 3.1416

Area of a parallelogram = base x altitude

Area of triangle = ½ base x altitude (perpendicular)

Area of a regular polygon = ½ the perimeter x perpendicular to one of sides

Volume of pyramid = area of base x ⅓ of the altitude

Volume of a prism = area of its base x its altitude

Volume of a frustrum of a pyramid = (area of sum of two bases + mean proportional between them) x ⅓ of the altitude. (Mean proportional between two numbers = square root of their product.)

Volume of a cone = area of base x ⅓ of the altitude

Volume of the frustrum of a cone = (area of sum of two bases = a mean proportional between them) x ⅓ of the altitude. (Mean proportional between two numbers = square root of their product.)

Surface of a sphere = diameter x circumference of a great circle.

Volume of a sphere = area of surface x ⅓ of its radius.