Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 590 - Motor Vehicle Fuel, Petroleum Products and Antifreeze
FUELS
Section 590.059 - Motor vehicle fuel: Posting of octane rating number on pump or other device; required accuracy of rating number; posting of label indicating that fuel contains manganese

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 590.059

Current through February 27, 2024

1. The octane rating number of the motor vehicle fuel from the proof of transfer must be posted on the pump or other device for dispensing the motor vehicle fuel.

2. The octane rating number of the product that is in the pump or other device for dispensing motor vehicle fuel must not be lower than the octane rating that is posted on the pump or device.

3. In addition to the requirements set forth in subsections 1 and 2, any person who sells motor vehicle fuel at retail shall, if the motor vehicle fuel contains manganese or any compound containing manganese, including, without limitation, MMT, post on the pump or other device for dispensing the motor vehicle fuel a label which:

(a) Meets the requirements of subsections 4 and 6;

(b) Is affixed during any period required by subsection 5; and

(c) Includes the following language:

WARNING: Read label before dispensing fuel.

Motor vehicle fuel contains manganese, manganese compound or MMT.

Recommend vehicle operator consult owner's manual before using this motor fuel.

4. The label required pursuant to subsection 3 must:

(a) Be legible and conspicuous;

(b) Be at least as large as 4 inches wide by 4 inches long;

(c) Consist of black ink on a background that is white; and

(d) Be written in at least 12-point font.

5. The label required pursuant to subsection 3 must be affixed to the applicable pump or other device for dispensing motor vehicle fuel in the manner described in subsection 6:

(a) At the time motor vehicle fuel containing manganese or any compound containing manganese, including, without limitation, MMT, is loaded into or otherwise placed in a storage tank from which the pump or other device for dispensing motor vehicle fuel draws its supply of fuel, and before the pump or other device for dispensing motor vehicle fuel may be used to dispense such fuel;

(b) For 6 months immediately after the time specified in paragraph (a); and

(c) For an additional 6 months immediately after any subsequent instance in which motor vehicle fuel containing manganese or any compound containing manganese, including, without limitation, MMT, is loaded into or otherwise placed in a storage tank from which the pump or other device for dispensing motor vehicle fuel draws its supply of fuel.

6. The label required pursuant to subsection 3 must, during any period specified in subsection 5, be affixed:

(a) To the exterior of each side of the pump or other device for dispensing motor vehicle fuel from which a consumer may dispense the fuel; and

(b) In a manner that is conspicuous and readily observable by the consumer.

7. The labels described in subsections 3 to 6, inclusive, may be obtained free of charge from the Division of Consumer Equitability of the State Department of Agriculture, 405 South 21st Street, Sparks, Nevada 89431.

8. As used in this section, "MMT" means methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl. Sec. 12. NAC 590.061 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Added to NAC by St. Sealer of Weights & Measures, eff. 10-23-91; A by Bd. of Agriculture, 2-20-96; R189-12, 12-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; A by R080-20A, eff. 12/29/2020

NRS 561.105, 590.070

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