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Contact Information

Albany County
Department of
Consumer Affairs
County Office Building
112 State Street
Suite 1207-08
Albany, NY 12207

Phone: (518) 447-7581
Fax: (518) 487-5048
Email us

 

Thomas Fitzpatrick,
Commissioner

Consumer Affairs Programs and Services

Fee Schedule

  1. Scales:
    1. Up to and including 15 kg (33 lb) capacity
      1. for each of the first five scales per establishment $10.00
      2. for each scale per establishment after the first five $5.00
    2. Over 15 kg and including 300 kg (661 lb) $20.00
    3. Over 300 kg and including 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) capacity $50.00
  2. Weights-Field Standard (Class F):
    1. up to and including 3 kg (7lb) $4.00
    2. Over 3 kg and including 30 kg (66 lb) $8.00
    3. Over 30 kg and including 300 kg (661 lb) $16.00
    4. Over 300 kg and including 1,200 kg (2,646lb) $30.00
  3. Linear Field Measures:
    1. up to and including 16 m (52 ft) $4.00
  4. Liquid Measuring Devices:
    1. Liquid measures 20 L (5gal) or less $8.00
    2. Liquid pump (hand-operated) 20 L (5gal) or less $20.00
  5. Petroleum Dispensing and Measuring Devices:
    1. Single dispensing pump (per hose) $10.00
    2. Dual dispensing pump (per hose) $20.00
    3. Blend dispensing pump $20.00
    4. Grease and oil pump $4.00
  6. All Vehicle Metering Systems (Per Meter):$50.00
  7. Stationary Petroleum Metering Systems: $50.00
    1. Up to 400 L/min (106 gpm) $50.00
    2. Over 400 L/min including 2,000 L/min (528 gpm) $60.00
    3. Over 2,000 L/min and including 4,000 L/min (1,057 gpm) $70.00
    4. Over 4,000 L/min $80.00
  8. Bulk Milk tanks:
    1. Up to 3,000 L (793 gal) capacity $20.00
    2. Over 3,000 L and including 6,000 L (1,585 gal ) capacity $40.00
    3. Over 6,000 L and including 12,000 L (3,170 gal) capacity $60.00
    4. Over 12,000 L capacity $120.00
  9. Timing Devices:
    1. All commercially used devices where time is a basis for charge $ 2.00
    2. Devices owned or operated by governmental agencies No charge
  10. Taxi Meters: $20.00 

 

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