N.Y. Public Service Law § 89-d: Inspection of meters

§ 89-d. Inspection of meters. 1. The commission shall appoint

inspectors of water meters whose duty it shall be, when required by the

commission, to inspect, examine, prove and ascertain the accuracy of any

and all water meters used or intended to be used for measuring or

ascertaining the quantity of water furnished by any water-works

corporation to or for the use of any person or corporation, and to

inspect, examine and ascertain the accuracy of all apparatus for testing

and proving the accuracy of water meters, and, when found to be or made

to be correct, the inspector shall stamp or mark all such meters and

apparatus with some suitable device, which device shall be recorded in

the office of the secretary of state. No water-works corporation shall

furnish, set or put in use any water meter the type of which shall not

have been approved by the commission.

2. Every water-works corporation shall provide, repair and maintain

such suitable premises and apparatus and facilities as may be required

and approved by the commission for testing and proving the accuracy of

water meters furnished for use by it, and by which apparatus every meter

may be tested.

3. If any consumer to whom a meter has been furnished shall request

the commission in writing to inspect such meter, the commission shall

have the same inspected and tested; provided, however, that repeated

inspections and tests shall not be mandatory.

4. The commission shall prescribe such rules and regulations to carry

into effect the provisions of this section as it may deem necessary.