Commission of Weights and Measures public meetings in 2021
3 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commission of Weights and Measures
The Commission will conduct adjudicatory hearings regarding various business stipulations and cases. The meeting also includes the introduction of new division leadership and a notice of upcoming rule changes.
- Adjudicatory hearings for multiple businesses including Armstrong McCall 359 and The Corner Store
- Review of stipulations for numerous locations including Autozone 1331, Circle K, and Dollar General Store
- Introduction of Director Paul Floyd and Assistant Director Gene Cavalier
- Notice of new rules regarding NIST HB44 name, aluminum can regulation, and weighmaster licensing/fees
- Update on A & J’s Mart
The Commission approved numerous stipulated penalties and two adjudicatory fines for businesses violating overcharge and price-display laws. The board also approved the minutes from the May 20, 2021, meeting.
- Approved May 20, 2021, meeting minutes
- Accepted $6,500 penalty for Circle K Store #6841 (Case #21-10-05)
- Accepted $5,500 penalty for Dollar General #18751 (Case #21-10-13)
- Accepted $4,000 penalty for Dollar General Store #10500 (Case #21-10-10)
- Accepted $3,500 penalty for Circle K Store #1691 (Case #21-10-03)
- Accepted $3,500 penalty for Party City #625 (Case #21-10-21)
- Found Dollar General Store #9536 guilty and set $2,000 penalty (Case #21-10-32)
- Found Corner Market #33 guilty and set $4,500 penalty (Case #21-10-38)
Commission of Weights and Measures
The Louisiana Weights and Measures Commission will hold a hearing on May 20, 2021, to address 40 adjudicatory cases involving businesses such as Dollar General, Walmart, and gas stations, plus continued cases. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and new business about staff changes.
- Adjudicatory hearings for 40 businesses including Dollar General, Family Dollar, Albertson's, and Walmart Neighborhood Market
- Continued hearings for One Stop, Joey's Stop and Go, and Chadeaux's Cajun Kitchen
- Dismissed case: Rittiner Equipment Company (Scott)
- Stipulations for 10 businesses including Bill's Dollar Store, Dollar General, and Racetrac
- New business: Program Manager retirement and new administrative staff
The Commission of Weights and Measures approved penalties for multiple businesses regarding overcharges, missing price displays, and short weights. Several cases were settled via stipulations, while others were adjudicated as guilty. The Commission also approved the minutes from the October 15, 2020, meeting.
- Approved October 15, 2020, meeting minutes
- Accepted $5,000 penalty stipulation for Louisiana International Hemp Company
- Accepted $4,250 penalty stipulation for Mansfield Warehousing Service Inc
- Accepted $3,750 penalty stipulation for Tractor Supply #1188
- Found Pilot Travel Center #1051 guilty; imposed $10,000 penalty
- Found Walmart Neighborhood Market #5125 guilty; imposed $3,500 penalty
- Found Latino Express Grocery #2 guilty; imposed $2,000 penalty
- Found A & J’s Mart guilty; penalty waived if follow-up inspection passes in 90 days
Commission of Weights and Measures
The adjudicatory hearing scheduled for March 18, 2021, has been postponed until further notice. A new notice will be posted once a new date is set.