Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:4673 – Petroleum product specifications
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:4673
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, or his duly authorized representatives acting at his discretion. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:4602
- Person: means both plural and singular, as the case demands, and includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, companies, societies, and associations
(14)(a) Except as provided in Subparagraph (b) of this Paragraph, "petroleum product" means any refined hydrocarbon mixture including motor oil, kerosene, gasoline, gasohol, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, heating kerosene, and any blend of two or more refined hydrocarbon mixtures except liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:4602
- petroleum product: shall include compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas as those terms are defined in La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:4602
A. Each type of petroleum product governed by this Subpart and sold or distributed in Louisiana shall meet the specifications established by the commissioner, in regulations promulgated in accordance with this Subpart, for that type of petroleum product.
B. The specifications established by the commissioner shall, at a minimum, conform to the following:
(1) All requirements imposed by federal law or regulations.
(2) Labeled octane, volatility, and other requirements established by the American Society for Testing and Materials, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, their successors, or any other federal or nonprofit agency that prepares and issues nationally recognized standards for establishing octane, volatility, and other requirements for petroleum products.
C. No person shall sell any petroleum product which does not meet the specifications adopted by the commissioner in accordance with this Section unless authorized by the commissioner in regulations promulgated by him.
Acts 2003, No. 139, §1, eff. May 28, 2003.