18. The person or body referred to in the first paragraph of section 1 must cease to use the weigh scale for weighing timber from lands in the domain of the State where a verification shows a discrepancy in relation to the limits of error, according to the applicable scale, equal to or greater than 5 times those indicated in Schedule 1.
Where the person or body referred to in the first paragraph of section 1 is not the owner of the weigh scale, it may not be used unless the person or body has received from the owner or operator of the weigh scale a written declaration stating that it complies with and does not exceed the limits of error provided for in Schedule 1.