§ 10-303. Registration required before sale or storage of motor fuel

   (a) Registration required. -- Before storing or selling motor fuel in the State, a person or governmental unit shall register with the Comptroller.

(b) Separate registration for each location. -- A separate registration is required for each location where a person or governmental unit stores or sells motor fuel.

(c) Applications for registration. -- An applicant for registration shall submit to the Comptroller in the form that the Comptroller requires:

   (1) a statement that the applicant intends to store or sell motor fuel in the State;

   (2) a statement that the motor fuel, as supplied or bought from the supplier, conforms to the specifications set by the Comptroller;

   (3) the brand, type, and grade of the motor fuel to be stored or sold;

   (4) the name and address of the supplier;

   (5) if applicable, the number of retail nozzles by type of motor fuel;

   (6) the legal business name and federal identification number of the applicant; and

   (7) the address of the location where the motor fuel will be stored or sold.

(d) Issuance of certificate of registration. --

   (1) The Comptroller shall issue a certificate of registration to each applicant who meets the requirements of this section.

   (2) The Comptroller shall set the form of the certificate of registration.

(e) Term of registration. -- Registration expires on the first May 31 after its effective date.

(f) Posting of certificate. -- Each registrant shall display the certificate of registration conspicuously in each location where the registrant stores or sells motor fuel.

(g) Registration not transferable. -- A certificate of registration issued under this title is not transferable.

(h) Waiver of section. -- The Comptroller may waive this section only when consumers in the State otherwise would be subject to extreme hardship during an emergency or civil disturbance.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 157F; 1992, ch. 4, § 2.