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Weights & Measures director reports grocery inspections clear, says higher penalties possible
Summary
Weights & Measures Director Ted Dyment told the Wayne County Public Works Committee he completed the first round of annual grocery inspections with "no issues were identified," said gas station inspections are next, and confirmed enforcement is guided by the Agriculture and Markets Law.
Ted Dyment, director of Wayne County Weights & Measures, told the committee on May 6 that he completed the first of two annual grocery store inspections and found "no issues were identified." He said gas station inspections will be conducted next.
Dyment referenced the Agriculture and Markets Law as defining which violations carry penalties and said he provided the law to the County Attorney for review; the attorney confirmed his enforcement approach. He outlined current penalty categories that apply to overcharges, large overcharges of 10% or more, failure to disclose retail pricing, and failure to conspicuously post refund policies. Dyment said he is not opposed to issuing higher penalties for violations and that he will implement increased charges when necessary.
The department did not list any specific enforcement actions taken at this meeting. Dyment's report was part of routine departmental updates to the Public Works Committee.
