N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law § 177: Authorized systems of weights and measures; basic units

§ 177. Authorized systems of weights and measures; basic units. 1. The

metric system of weights and measures and the system of weights and

measures in customary use in the United States are jointly recognized,

and either system shall be used for all commercial purposes within the

state. However, the International Metric System ("SI"), as defined in

the Metric Conversion Act of nineteen hundred seventy-five (Public Law

94-168) and as such definition may hereafter be amended, is hereby

adopted as the preferred system within the state.

2. The definitions of basic units of weight and measure, the tables of

weight and measure, and weights and measures equivalents as published by

the national bureau of standards or its successor organization, the

national institute of standards and technology, of the United States

department of commerce are recognized and shall govern weighing and

measuring equipment and transactions in the state.