Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 57 - Trade Practices and Regulations. > Article 18 - Weighmasters, 57-18-1 through 57-18-26. > Section 57-18-15 - Scale used; capacity; platform size; one-draft weighing.

Section 57-18-15 - Scale used; capacity; platform size; one-draft weighing.

57-18-15. Scale used; capacity; platform size; one-draft weighing.

A weighmaster shall not use any scale to weigh a load which exceeds the nominal or rated capacity of the scale. All persons shall be off the vehicle and clear of the scale platform when a weighmaster is weighing the vehicle, except that the driver may remain on the vehicle if so noted on the weight certificate.