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Motor Fuels and Lubricating Oils

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This is Chapter 12 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Motor Fuels and Lubricating Oils.” It is part of Title 59.1 “Trade and Commerce”.

It’s comprised of the following 21 sections.

§ 59.1-149 Definitions
§ 59.1-150 Motor fuel subject to inspection and testing
§ 59.1-151 Statements to be filed by manufacturers, wholesalers and jobbers
§ 59.1-152 Collection and analysis of samples
§ 59.1-153 Methods of making inspection
§ 59.1-154 Inspection and testing under supervision of Commissioner
§ 59.1-155 Prohibiting sale of defective motor fuel
§ 59.1-155.1 Engine coolant and antifreeze bittering agent; penalty
§ 59.1-156 Rules and regulations
§ 59.1-157 Complaints to Commissioner
§ 59.1-158 Repealed
§ 59.1-162 Cooperation by state agencies
§ 59.1-162.1 Direct fueling of commercial vehicles authorized; conditions
§ 59.1-163 Penalty for violation
§ 59.1-164 Duty of attorney for the Commonwealth
§ 59.1-165 Chemical analysis as evidence
§ 59.1-166 Enforcement by Commissioner
§ 59.1-167 Conflicting local laws and ordinances prohibited
§ 59.1-167.1 Labeling of motor fuels; notification to reseller
§ 59.1-167.2 Civil penalties
§ 59.1-167.3 Delegation of authority

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