Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-20 - FUEL OIL INSPECTION UNIT
Subject 40-20-1 - SUBSTANTIVE REGULATIONS; PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Rule 40-20-1-.05 - Registration of Petroleum Products
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Petroleum products sold in this State and covered in Section 40-20-1-.01 shall have a name and/or brand name and such name shall be registered in compliance with O.C.G.A. 10-1-149. The octane rating or antiknock index of applicable motor fuels, covered by FTC Octane Posting and Certification Rule, will be included in the registration.
(2) The Commissioner of Agriculture will refuse the registration of any product under a name that would be misleading to the purchaser of such a product, regarding nature or quality.
(3) Every pump dispensing motor fuel at retail shall conspicuously display the name and/or brand name being sold therefrom exactly as said name and/or brand name is registered with the Commissioner of Agriculture. Each kerosene pump or fuel oil pump dispensing those products at retail shall display the words "1-K Kerosene" or "2-K Kerosene" or indicate the proper grade of fuel oil depending on the product dispensed. The display of grades also includes all containers utilized in the wholesale or retail of such fuels in compliance with O.C.G.A. 10-1-152.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 10-1-149, 10-1-152, 10-1-155.
