9.70.150 Point-of-sale systems.
A. The sealer shall verify advertised prices, price representations, and point-of-sale systems, as deemed necessary, to:
1. Determine the accuracy of prices and computations and the correct operation of the equipment; and
2. If such system utilizes scanning or coding means in lieu of manual entry, the accuracy of prices printed or recalled from a database.
B. In carrying out the provisions of this section, the sealer shall:
1. Employ sampling procedures modeled on the National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 130, “Price Verification”;
2. Issue necessary rules and regulations regarding the accuracy of advertised prices and automated systems for retail price charging (referred to as “point-of-sale systems”) for the enforcement of this section; and
3. Conduct investigations to ensure compliance. (Ord. 2114-95 § 11, 1995.)