Commonwealth Numbered Regulations Commonwealth Numbered Regulations(1) An inspector may direct the controller of a measuring instrument to provide and pay for any of the following items that the inspector requires to verify or reverify a measuring instrument or to carry out an in-service inspection of a measuring instrument:
(a) electricity;
(b) equipment, including test masses or measures;
(c) fuel;
(d) gas;
(e) labour;
(f) liquid;
(g) materials;
(h) prompt transport to and from the site of the measuring instrument.
(2) If the controller fails to comply with the inspector's direction, the measuring instrument must not be used for trade until the controller complies.
(3) If the controller is in possession of test masses, measures or equipment provided by the Secretary and mentioned in paragraph (1) (b), the controller is liable for either of the following:
(a) the loss of a test mass, measure or piece of equipment;
(b) damage to a test mass, measure or piece of equipment.
(4) Any other cost or expense incurred by the Secretary as a result of loss or damage mentioned in paragraph (3) (a) or (b) is recoverable by the Secretary as a debt due by the controller.