Wisconsin § 168.05 - Inspection of petroleum products.

Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 168.05 — Inspection of petroleum products., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 168.05. Inspection of petroleum products.

168.05(1) (1) No petroleum product imported into and received in this state or received from a manufacturer or refiner or from a marine or pipeline terminal within this state may be unloaded from its original container except as provided under sub. (5) , sold, offered for sale or used until a true sample of not less than 8 ounces is taken as provided in this subchapter. This subsection does not apply if the department has previously inspected the petroleum product at the refinery, marine or pipeline terminal. Each person importing or receiving a petroleum product which has not been previously inspected shall notify the inspector in the person’s district of the receipt thereof, and the inspector shall take a sample of the petroleum product. 168.05(2) (2) If such petroleum product is received on a regular business day between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., such notice shall be given forthwith upon receipt of such petroleum product. If received at any other time, such notice shall be given between the next succeeding hours of 7:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. of a regular business day. Provided, that if any petroleum product is received on Saturday, Sunday, or any legal holiday, designated in s.

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

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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 168.05 cover?

Section 168.05 ("Inspection of petroleum products.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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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