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Weights and Measures

Ensure the accuracy of scales, meters, scanners, fuel pumps, and weights

Our Division of Weights and Measures protects buyers and sellers by inspecting scales, meters, scanners, and fuel pumps in any business location that sells products by weight or volume. With over 100,000 devices inspected each year, the Weights and Measures Division helps build confidence and trust in the Louisiana marketplace through the following programs and laboratory services:

  • Motor fuels

  • Metrology

  • Scale, taxi meter, and flow meter inspections

  • Package inspections

  • Scanners and price verification inspections

  • Complaint portal for consumer use

Services

  • Consumer complaints

    File complaints about inaccurate weighing or measuring practices

  • Device registration and inspections

    Get items registered, inspected, and tested for accuracy

  • Metrology

    Get field and laboratory standards calibrated in our metrology lab

  • Motor fuels

    Verify gasoline quality through inspections and investigations

  • Weighmaster and Technician Licensing

    Get licensed to weigh commodities or install scales, meters, or other devices

Contact info

Weights and Measures
(225) 925-3780
weightsinfo@ldaf.state.la.us
Motor fuel hotline
1(800) 247-1086

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