Section 196. Statewide uniformity

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any
  other general, special or local law, the commissioner may, in  order  to
  secure  uniform regulation of weights and measures throughout the state,
  reverse, modify or annul in whole  or  in  part  any  rule,  regulation,
  direction, order, ordinance, local law or other provision adopted by any
  municipality which contravenes or is inconsistent with the provisions of
  this   article   or   any  rules  and  regulations  promulgated  by  the
  commissioner.
    2.  The  order  of  the  commissioner  affecting  any  such  municipal
  provision  shall  state  the  date  on  which it takes effect and a copy
  thereof, duly signed by the commissioner, shall be  filed  as  a  public
  record in the state department of agriculture and markets.