Sec. 910. [=District inspectors as sealers of weights and
measures.=] The district inspectors of mines are hereby vested with
all the powers and authority of county auditors as sealers of
weights and measures in the different counties of this state, but
shall exercise such authority in connection with weights and
measures at mines, only. Each district inspector of mines may upon
his regular examination of a mine, and shall, upon the written
request of the duly authorized representatives of the miners, the
owner, lessee, or agent, or the interested land owner, test the
accuracy of the scales at any time, and post in the weight house a
certificate provided by the chief inspector of mines, certifying the
condition of the scales, provided that such tests be made at a
reasonable time without unnecessary inference with the use of such
scales. (Sec. 941.)


[=Duty of district inspectors in case of controversy.=] In case of a
controversy or disagreement between the district inspector of mines,
and the owner, lessee or agent of a mine, or persons working
therein, or in case of emergency requiring counsel, the district
inspector of mines may call upon the chief inspector of mines for
such assistance and counsel as is necessary.


Sec. 911. [=Inspectors shall exercise discretion.=] Each inspector
shall exercise discretion in the enforcement of the provisions of
this act. If he finds that any matter, thing or practice, connected
with any mine, and not prohibited by law, is dangerous or defective,
(or that from a rigid enforcement of any of the express provisions