Virginia § 58.1-2278 - Equipment requirements
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 58.1-2278 — Equipment requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58.1-2278. Equipment requirements
A. All fuel dispensed at retail shall be dispensed from metered pumps that indicate the total amount of fuel measured through the pumps. Each pump shall be marked to indicate the type of fuel dispensed.
B. A highway vehicle that transports fuel in a tank that is separate from the fuel supply tank of the vehicle shall not have a connection from the transporting tank to the motor or to the supply tank of the vehicle.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 58.1-2278
What does Code of Virginia § 58.1-2278 cover?
Section 58.1-2278 ("Equipment requirements") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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