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0 - SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY 1868 E. HAZELTON AVE. POST OFFICE BOX 1809 STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA 95201-1809 PHONE: 209/468-3331 FAX: 209/468-3330 December 15, 2005 SCOTT HUDSON SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES VICKI HELMAR ASSISTANT SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES TONY LAVIERI DEPUTY SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES To: All San Joaquin County Owners of Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices Enclosed is your device registration notice for 2006. There are significant changes to the device registrations fees. These changes are a result of new legislation, AB889, which becomes effective January 1, 2006. The new law increases device registration fees, changes the structure of the fees, and establishes new fee categories for devices. Unlike previous years when device registration fees were determined by the number of devices the business used, the new registration fees now consist of a location fee and a per -device fee. The per -device fee will vary depending on the kind of device used. The new law also redefines location. A location is now defined as the business location and/or a vehicle containing one or more commercial devices. This new definition will primarily affect those businesses that have vehicle -mounted meters. Businesses operating vehicles such as taxis, motor fuel delivery trucks, and tow trucks will be required to pay a location fee on each vehicle that has a meter. To lessen the impact of the new fees, the device registration fees will be phased in over a three- year period. For 2006 the fee will be $60.00 per business location plus 60% of the maximum applicable device fee. On January 1, 2007 the fee will rise to $80.00 per business location plus 80% of the maximum applicable device fee. On January 1, 2008 the fee will again rise to $100.00 per business location plus 100% of the maximum applicable device fee. A table showing the new device registration fees and the phase-in schedule is printed on the reverse side of this letter. Device registration fees are established by law to cover the costs of inspecting and testing commercial weighing and measuring devices. The fees were last increased in 1994. Since then, the device registration fees have not kept pace with the rising costs of testing and inspecting devices. A strong inspection program benefits business by assuring a level playing field for competition and preventing competitors from gaining an unfair advantage in the marketplace. It also benefits consumers by assuring them full value for their purchases and protecting them from fraud. If you have any questions or want further information, please contact our office at 468-3331. Sin *dson---- Scott Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer