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When different accuracy classes are defined for a measuring instrument: the instrument-specific Annexes under the heading ‘Putting into use’ may indicate the accuracy classes to be used for specific applications; in all other cases a Member State may determine the accuracy classes to be used for specific applications within the classes defined, subject to allowing the use of all accuracy classes on its territory. For the purposes of point (a) or point (b), measuring instruments of a better accuracy class may be used if the owner so chooses.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-06 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.