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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing March 1-7, 2024, as Weights and Measures Week in Solano County
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Published Notice Required? Yes ___ No X
Public Hearing Required? Yes ___ No X
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures recommends the Solano County Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing March 1-7, 2024, as Weights and Measures Week in Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures promotes consumer protection and fair business practices in the commercial marketplace. County Weights and Measures Inspectors test and certify accuracy of commercial weighing and measuring devices, verify labeling compliance and net quantity of packaged goods, monitor pricing accuracy at retail stores, and regulate petroleum advertising, labeling, and quality. Weights and Measures Inspectors perform over 7,000 inspections annually at 600 businesses throughout the county and work closely with the California Division of Measurement Standards and other counties to ensure uniform enforcement of weights and measures laws and regulations throughout the state.
March 1-7, 2024 is recognized nationally as National Weights and Measures Week, commemorating 225 years since President John Adams signed the first national weights and measures legislation into law on March 2, 1799.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the Department’s FY2023/24 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to adopt this resolution, but this is not recommended as this is an opportunity to recognize Weights and Measures as an essential county program.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
There is no other agency involvement.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION