§ 10-320. Refueling service for disabled drivers

   (a) In general. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c) of this section, a retail service station dealer who reduces the price of motor fuel for self-service shall provide, on request, fueling service at the self-service price to a disabled driver who displays a disabled person's registration plate or parking permit issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration.

(b) Exception -- Retail service station dealers. -- This section does not apply to a retail service station dealer who sells motor fuel from:

   (1) a convenience store that:

      (i) sells motor fuel through remotely controlled dispensing equipment; and

      (ii) does not provide fueling service; or

   (2) a station that:

      (i) is exclusively self-service;

      (ii) is operated by 1 cashier; and

      (iii) has remotely controlled dispensing equipment.

(c) Exception -- Certain disabled drivers. -- This section does not apply to a disabled driver who:

   (1) is reasonably capable of providing self-service; or

   (2) drives a motor vehicle that carries another individual who is reasonably capable of providing self-service.

(d) Prohibited act; penalty. -- A retail service station dealer who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 25.

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