Weights & Measures
Businesses in the City of Madison must license all weights and measures retail devices. These include:
- Scales
- Gas pumps and vehicle tank meters
- UPC scanners
- Timing devices
- Taximeters
Businesses must pay a fee for each device or unit. Visit the application for the fee schedule of different device types.
Weights and Measures staff inspect devices for compliance annually. An annual license is valid January 1 – December 31. License renewals are mailed in November with payments due by December 31.
If your business is not licensed, it is your responsibility to contact Weights and Measures to get a license.
Some businesses have more requirements, including:
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Farmers' Markets
Licensing of all City of Madison Farmer’s Market vendors happens yearly.
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Food Stores
At retail food stores, we inspect bakery products, bulk products, labeling, packaging, scales, and scanners.
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Gas Stations
Testing of all gas station equipment happens yearly.
