Code of Virginia - Title 59.1 Trade And Commerce - Chapter 12 Motor Fuels And Lubricating Oils

59.1-149 Definitions
As used in this chapter: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services or his designated representative. "Gasoline" shall be construed to include naphtha, ...

59.1-150 Motor fuel subject to inspection and testing
All motor fuel used, intended to be used, sold or offered for sale or distribution in this Commonwealth, shall be subject to inspection and testing ...

59.1-151 Statements to be filed by manufacturers, wholesalers and jobbers
All manufacturers, wholesalers, and jobbers, before selling or offering for sale in this Commonwealth any gasoline for the purposes above defined, shall file with the ...

59.1-152 Collection and analysis of samples
The Commissioner shall have power at all times and at all places to have collected samples for inspection and testing of any motor fuel or ...

59.1-153 Methods of making inspection
In making any inspection and test of a motor fuel or lubricating oil under this chapter, the Commissioner shall follow the specifications for the inspection ...

59.1-154 Inspection and testing under supervision of Commissioner
Inspection and testing of such motor fuel or lubricating oil shall be under the direction of the Commissioner. (Code 1950, § 59-46; 1968, c. 439; ...

59.1-155 Prohibiting sale of defective gasoline
The Commissioner may prohibit the sale of gasoline that does not meet the specifications as provided in this chapter or regulations adopted thereunder. (Code 1950, ...

59.1-156 Rules and regulations
A. The Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services may make all necessary rules and regulations for (i) the inspection and testing of motor fuel and ...

59.1-157 Complaints to Commissioner
The Commissioner shall investigate complaints made to him concerning alleged violations of the provisions of this chapter or regulation adopted thereunder, and shall, upon his ...

59.1-158 through 59.1-161
Repealed by Acts 1992, c. 885. ...

59.1-162 Cooperation by state agencies
The Commonwealth Transportation Board and the Department of Motor Vehicles are authorized to cooperate, as directed by the Governor, with the Commissioner of Agriculture and ...

59.1-162.1 Direct fueling of commercial vehicles authorized; conditions
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the dispensing of diesel fuel from a tank vehicle into the fuel tank of any highway vehicle on the ...

59.1-163 Penalty for violation
Any person, firm or corporation selling any motor fuel or lubricating oil which does not comply with the specifications provided in this chapter, or violating ...

59.1-164 Duty of attorney for the Commonwealth
It shall be the duty of the attorney for the Commonwealth of the respective cities and counties to prosecute all violations of the provisions of ...

59.1-165 Chemical analysis as evidence
A certificate of analysis of any motor fuel or lubricating oils shall be admitted into evidence in any case relating to such motor fuel or ...

59.1-166 Enforcement by Commissioner
It shall be the duty of the Commissioner to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Code 1950, § 59-59; 1968, c. 439; 1992, c. 885.) ...

59.1-167 Conflicting local laws and ordinances prohibited
Cities, towns, counties and other political subdivisions of this Commonwealth are prohibited from passing any laws or ordinances relating to the inspection and testing of ...

59.1-167.1 Labeling of motor fuels; notification to reseller
A. Every dispensing device used in the retail sale of any motor fuel shall be plainly and conspicuously labeled with: 1. The brand name, trademark ...

59.1-167.2 Civil penalties
A. In addition to the penalties prescribed in § 59.1-163, any person violating any provision of this chapter or regulation adopted thereunder may be assessed ...

59.1-167.3 Delegation of authority
The Board may delegate any authority vested in it under this chapter, except the adoption of regulations, to the Commissioner. (1992, c. 885.) ...