Weighing or Measuring Device License.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 82-14
in effect82-14. Weighing or Measuring Device License.
1. REQUIRED.
a. General. No person, firm or corporation may operate or maintain weights and measures, weighing or measuring devices and systems and accessories relating thereto which are used commercially within the city in determining the weight, measure or count of commodities or cost of services or things bought or sold or offered or exposed for sale on the basis of weight, measure or count unless each such device is specifically licensed, is accurate and is operated in compliance with this section. No device may be operated without a current license and seal.
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EXEMPTIONS. The following shall be exempt from the license requirement of this section:
b-1. A vehicle scale licensed under ch. ATCP 92.31, Wis. Adm. Code.
b-2. A public utility system that operates meters, other weighing and measuring devices and is regulated by the Wisconsin public service commission as set forth in s. 196.16, Wis. Stats.
b-3. Postal scales under the control of the state or federal government.
b-4. A vehicle tank meter licensed under ch. ATCP 92.50, Wis. Adm. Code.
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APPLICATION. License applica-tion forms shall be obtained from the city clerk and require the information specified in s. 85-12.
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PLAN OF OPERATION. An application for a license required under this section shall be accompanied by a completed plan of operation on a form provided therefor by the city clerk.
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CHANGES TO BE REPORTED. See ss. 85-35 to 85-39 for provisions relating to changes to applications and plans of operation.
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LICENSE FEE. See ch. 81 for the required license fee.
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AGE QUALIFICATION. No license shall be issued to any person or any agent of a corporation or limited liability corporation who is not 18 years of age or older.
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DISQUALIFICATION. Whenever any application is denied, or a license is revoked, surrendered or not renewed, the procedures for disqualification for license and change of circumstances provided in ss. 85-13 and 85-15 shall apply.
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INVESTIGATION. Each ap-plication for a new license shall be referred to the commissioner of health in accordance with s. 85-21.
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OBJECTION. An objection to issuance of a license shall be based on the factors set forth in s. 85-2.7-4. If the local common council member, chief of police or commissioner recommends against an application, no permit shall be issued unless the applicant requests, in writing, an appeal before the licensing committee. An appeal shall be requested no more than 10 working days after the date on which the applicant was notified of the recommendation of the common council member, police chief or commissioner. An appeal shall be forwarded by the city clerk to the licensing committee for its recommendation as to whether a permit should be granted. The procedure for considering an appeal shall be as provided in s. 85-2.7.
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ISSUANCE. See s. 85-12.5 for provisions relating to the issuance of a license.
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POSTING. Each license shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.
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TRANSFERABILITY. Licenses are not transferable between owners, meters, vehicles, vehicle scales or establishments. No device may be moved or transferred to another premises in the city and put into service, whether operated by the same owner or not, unless application is made first, a new fee paid and a license issued. See s. 85-19 for additional provisions relating to the transfer of a license and change of licensee names.
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RENEWAL. Application for renewal of a license shall be made to the city clerk in accordance with the provisions of s. 85-26. The city clerk shall refer the application to the commissioner of health. If the applicant still meets the licensing qualifications, the license shall be issued unless a written objection has been filed under s. 85-3. If there is an objection to renewal of the license, the procedure for considering the renewal application shall be as specified in ss. 85-3 to 85-5.
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REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE. Any license issued under this section may be suspended or revoked for cause by the common council after notice to the licensee and a hearing. Notice and hearing on the revocation shall be conducted in accordance with s. 85-3. (History: Section 82-14 cr. File #84-1062, Nov. 13, 1984.
82-14-1-a am. File #882269, May 16, 1989; eff. June 3, 1989.
82-14-1 am. File #910063, Jan. 21, 1992; eff. Feb. 7, 1992.
82-14-3 am. File #881803, Jan. 24, 1989; eff. Feb. 11, 1989.
82-14-3 rn. File #882269, May 16, 1989; eff. June 3, 1989.
82-14-3-b cr. File #882269, May 16, 1989; eff. June 3, 1989.
82-14-5 am. File #130790, Nov. 1, 2013; eff. Jan. 1, 2014.)
82-14-5 am. File #160192, Sept. 20, 2016; eff. Oct. 7, 2016.
82-14 rc. File #131559, May 13, 2014; eff. Oct. 1, 2014.)
82-14-2-b-1 rc File #180529, July 31, 2018; eff. August 17, 2018.
82-14-2-b-4 rc File #180529, July 31, 2018; eff. August 17, 2018.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH82.pdf#page=5Fetched: 10/26/2026