What are the NMFS requirements for an RCRs scales?
Scales have to be approved by the state in which the landing takes place. In addition to the requirements for state approval, scales will have to produce a printed record of each delivery; meet accuracy requirements; be accompanied by sufficient test weights so that the scale may be tested on demand; and the scale and scale display must be visible simultaneously. Most crab are currently weighed in a brailer bag on a hanging scale. As far as NMFS is aware, none of these scales are equipped with printers and they would not meet these requirements.
