New Jersey § 51:4-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 51:4-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51:4-9.
a. Every pump used or connected with the sale or offer for sale at retail of the grade
of kerosene commonly known as 2-K, or any other grade having greater than 0.04% sulfur
content by weight, and every place where such kerosene is paid for, shall be posted
or imprinted with a warning, in a conspicuous place, as follows: “THIS KEROSENE IS
DESIGNATED ASTM GRADE 2-K BY THE MANUFACTURER AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR USE IN ALL
UNVENTED PORTABLE KEROSENE SPACE HEATERS. CONSULT THE HEATER MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPER FUEL.” b. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be liable to the penalties
prescribed in R.S. 51:1-89 . c. The State Superintendent of Weights and Measures in the Division of Consumer Affairs,
Department of Law and Public Safety, shall establish a program of inspection of retail
dealers of kerosene in the State to determine compliance with the provisions of this
section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 51:4-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 51:4-9 cover?
Section 51:4-9 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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