§ 735.57 - Duties of sampler, classifier and weigher.

Each licensed classifier or weigher whose license remains in effect shall, without discrimination, as soon as practicable, and upon reasonable terms, classify or weigh and certificate the class or weight, respectively, of cotton stored or to be stored in a licensed warehouse to which his license applies, if such cotton is offered to him under such conditions as permit the proper performance of such functions; except that no class or weight certificate need be issued when the class or weight so determined is entered on a receipt by the licensed classifier or weigher making the determination thereof. Each licensed sampler shall sample cotton stored or to be stored in a licensed warehouse for which he holds a license, in accord- ance with § 735.48. Each licensed sampler, classifier, and weigher shall give preference to persons who request his services as such over persons who request his services in any other capacity. No class or weight certificate shall be issued under the act for cotton not in the custody of a licensed warehouseman for purposes of storage in a licensed warehouse, nor shall cotton not in the custody of such a warehouseman for such purpose be sampled by a licensed sampler acting as such.