Florida Statute 531.38 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXXIII
REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS

Chapter 531
WEIGHTS, MEASURES, AND STANDARDS

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F.S. 531.38

531.38 Systems of weights and measures.—The system of weights and measures in customary use in the United States and the metric system of weights and measures are jointly recognized, and either one or both of these systems shall be used for all commercial purposes in this state. The definitions of basic units of weight and measure, the tables of weight and measure, and weight and measure equivalents as published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology are recognized and shall govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in the state.

History.—s. 1, ch. 72-101; s. 6, ch. 90-320.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 531.38

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 531.38.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 531.38

Total Results: 2

Emergency Associates of Tampa PA v. Sassano

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1995-10-11

Citation: 664 So. 2d 1000, 1995 WL 594387

Snippet: a square mile as a unit of measurement. Section 531.38, Florida Statutes (1993), provides in part that

Clay Hyder Truck Lines v. Atherton

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1981-07-01

Citation: 400 So. 2d 1295

Snippet: the deputy found that the claimant received $7,531.38 in temporary or total disability benefits, while