Commission of Weights and Measures public meetings in 2022
3 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commission of Weights and Measures
The Commission of Weights and Measures will conduct adjudicatory hearings for several stipulated and non-stipulated cases. The body will also review minutes from June 16, 2022, and present awards to Nolan Percy and Mark Westmoland.
- Stipulated cases for multiple Dollar General, Circle K, and Family Dollar locations
- Adjudicatory hearing for Walmart Supercenter #0543 (Opelousas, LA)
- Adjudicatory hearing for F & M Quick Stop (Lawtell, LA)
- Adjudicatory hearing for EZ Shop Oakdale (Oakdale, LA)
- Adjudicatory hearing for Fast Way (Lake Charles, LA)
The Commission of Weights and Measures approved stipulated penalties for 44 cases involving overcharge violations and other regulatory breaches. The penalties ranged from $250 to $13,500. The board also approved the minutes from the June 16, 2022, meeting.
- Approved $13,500 penalty for Dollar General Store #10355 in Slidell (27 violations)
- Approved $10,500 penalty for Dollar General Store #8250 in Oberlin (21 violations)
- Approved $10,000 penalty for Dollar General Store #19777 in Youngsville (20 violations)
- Approved $9,000 penalty for Dollar General Store #15836 in Tangipahoa (18 violations)
- Approved $8,500 penalty for Dollar General Store #12802 in Hammond (17 violations)
- Approved $250 penalty for F and M Quick Stop in Lawtell (1 violation)
- Approved $1,250 penalty for Walmart Supercenter #0543 in Opelousas (5 violations)
- Approved minutes from the June 16, 2022, meeting
Commission of Weights and Measures
The Commission will conduct adjudicatory hearings for several stipulated and contested cases involving various retail businesses. The body will also discuss price verification data and changes.
- Stipulated cases for multiple Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Circle K locations
- Contested cases for 90 Pointe, Charge Up #54, and E Z Shop in Lake Charles
- Presentation of Price Verification Data
- Presentation on Price Verification Changes
- Award presentation to David Deroche
The Commission of Weights and Measures approved penalties for multiple businesses cited for overcharges and missing price displays. The highest penalty issued was $9,000 for Charge Up 54 in Lake Charles. One case involving 90 Pointe was continued to the next hearing.
- Approved $9,000 penalty for Charge Up 54 (Lake Charles)
- Approved $8,500 penalty for Dollar General Store #10500 (Slidell)
- Approved $7,000 penalty for Circle K #2741731 (Lafayette)
- Approved $6,000 penalty for Circle K #2706835 (Lafayette)
- Approved $6,000 penalty for Dollar General Store #12558 (Natalbany)
- Approved $5,000 penalty for General Nutrition Center #8776 (Lafayette)
- Approved $5,000 penalty for Family Dollar Store #22562 (Church Point)
- Approved $5,000 penalty for Family Dollar Store #12386 (Branch)
Commission of Weights and Measures
The Commission of Weights and Measures will conduct adjudicatory hearings and review stipulations for numerous retail and fuel locations. The body will also consider a resolution for delegation of authority.
- Adjudicatory hearings for businesses including Corner Market #74, Let’s Stop and Shop, and Advance Auto Parts 3356
- Stipulations for businesses including Shop Rite 85, Family Dollar Store, and Circle K
- Resolution for Delegation of Authority
- Adjudicatory hearings for Armstrong McCall #359, Junction Grocery, and La Esmerelda Supermarket
The Commission held adjudicatory hearings for numerous businesses regarding overcharges and missing price displays. Most cases were resolved through stipulated penalties, while three businesses were found guilty as charged after hearings. The Commission also adopted a delegation of authority for the prevention of sexual harassment.
- Approved November 18, 2021, meeting minutes
- Found Armstrong McCall #359 guilty as charged (vote tally for penalty failed)
- Found Fuel Up Dollar Spot guilty as charged
- Found La Esmerelda Supermarket guilty and approved $2,000 penalty
- Approved stipulated penalties for 38 separate cases, including Dollar General Store #11428 ($8,500) and Family Dollar Store #24699 ($6,000)
- Continued case #22-02-12 (Infinite Hair and Beauty) to the next hearing
- Adopted delegation of authority for the prevention of sexual harassment