(A) No person may sell or purchase a product for use in the supply tank of a motor vehicle for general highway use that does not meet ASTM standards as published in the annual Book of Standards and its supplements unless amended or modified by the department.

(B) The transporter and the transporter’s agent and customer have the exclusive duty to dispose of any product in violation of this section in the manner provided by federal and state law.

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 12-28-1565

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Department: means the South Carolina Department of Revenue. See South Carolina Code 12-28-110
  • Motor vehicle: means a vehicle that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or motor and is designed to permit the vehicle's mobile use on highways. See South Carolina Code 12-28-110
  • Person: means a natural person, a partnership, a firm, an association, a corporation, a representative appointed by a court, the State, a political subdivision or any other entity, group, or syndicate. See South Carolina Code 12-28-110
  • Transporter: means a person engaged in the business of transporting motor fuels subject to the user fee. See South Carolina Code 12-28-110

(C) A person who knowingly violates or knowingly aids and abets another to violate this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.

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