Angela Godwin
Deputy Sealer
805 654-2428

Resource Management
Agency
800 South Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93009
(805) 654-2444
Fax: (805) 654-2630

About Weights and Measures

The Division of Weights and Measures is mandated by state law to protect the interests of the buyer and seller to ensure honesty and integrity of everyday business transactions. This protection is accomplished through the enforcement of the laws of the State of California and various federal statutes.
Most transactions involving the exchange of goods, property, and service involve some form of weighing and measuring. Protection is provided by the continuous, systematic inspection and testing for accuracy of weighing and measuring devices used in trade in Ventura County, as well as the checking of packaged commodities for quantity and labeling.

Quantity Control
Inspection of packaged commodities to ensure they contain the proper amount and have correct labeling. Investigation of deceptive packaging and performance of test purchases to ensure compliance. Packages that are found to contain less than the stated amount are removed from sale.
 
Device Inspection
Inspection and testing commercially used weighing and measuring devices, including all types of scales, scanners, fabric measures, taxi meters, rental car odometers, and gasoline, electric, and vapor meters. Devices that fail to pass inspection are removed from service until repaired if the error is against the customer.
 
Weighmaster
Inspection to ensure the accuracy of the certificates issued, such as those for moving household goods, or agricultural products.
 
Consumer Services
The investigation of all complaints received from consumers, investigation of possible unlawful practices, and coordination with the District Attorney in the prosecutions of violators. Conducting educational programs, providing displays and brochures, and educating the public in proper shopping habits are also included in this service.
 
Petroleum
Checking the quality and labeling of petroleum products, including service station advertising. Also included in this program is the checking of gasoline octane and lead content, the boiling points of brake fluids, and the quality standards of motor oils and anti-freeze.