Markets and Fairs (Weighing of Cattle) Act, 1887

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Penalty for refusal to weigh cattle or to give ticket, &c.

6. Every person appointed by the market authority to weigh cattle sold in the market or fair, who—

(a) refuses or neglects to weigh the same when required; or

(b) refuses or neglects to deliver to the seller or buyer a ticket specifying the true weight of the cattle weighed; or

(c) gives to any person a false ticket or account of any cattle weighed;

shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding forty shillings and not less than half a crown.