Vermont § 2697a - Motor fuel octane content and quality

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§ 2697a. Motor fuel octane content and quality

  • (a) It shall be unlawful for a person to misrepresent the octane content or the quality
    of motor fuel sold or offered for sale in this State. The Secretary may randomly test
    motor fuel dispensers and motor fuel for the accuracy of any advertised, labeled,
    or other declarations regarding the octane content and the quality of the fuel dispensed. (b) The Secretary may adopt rules concerning octane and quality standards for motor fuels
    deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (c) [Repealed.] (d) Any person who sells gasoline to a retail outlet and any person who sells gasoline
    to the public shall maintain records as required under 15 U.S.C. § 2821 et seq. and the rules adopted thereunder, and shall provide copies of such records
    to the Secretary upon request. (Added 1991, No. 31, § 1; amended 1991, No. 244 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. May 28, 1992; 1991, No. 227 (Adj. Sess.), § 7; 1999, No. 49, § 128(2).)

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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