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Section 23-28.22-1. – Repealed.

§ 23-28.22-1. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 25; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 25, effective June 30, 2004.

Section 23-28.22-11. – Posting of emergency procedures.

§ 23-28.22-11. Posting of emergency procedures. A list of emergency procedures and instructions shall be conspicuously posted in the immediate vicinity of the attendant’s remote control location. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.

Section 23-28.22-12. – Unobstructed observation.

§ 23-28.22-12. Unobstructed observation. The dispensing operation shall at all times be in unobstructed view of the attendant, and the placing or allowing of any obstacle to come between the dispensing operation, and the attendant, so as to obstruct the attendant’s view, is prohibited. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.

Section 23-28.22-13. – Delivery nozzles.

§ 23-28.22-13. Delivery nozzles. Hose nozzle valves used at self-service islands shall be the approved automatic closing type without a latch-open device with the exception that listed stage II vapor recovery nozzles that will only operate when the bellows assembly is compressed into the automobile fill pipe and will automatically shut off if the nozzle […]

Section 23-28.22-14. – Voice communication control.

§ 23-28.22-14. Voice communication control. A voice communication system, such as, but not limited to, an intercom system, so as to allow direct voice communication at all times between the person dispensing the fuel and the attendant, shall be required by the authority having jurisdiction. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.

Section 23-28.22-15. – Posting of warning sign.

§ 23-28.22-15. Posting of warning sign. On each and every dispenser island shall be conspicuously posted the following words of warning: “WARNING . . . It is unlawful to dispense gasoline into any portable container unless the container is constructed of metal or is approved by the authority having jurisdiction”. “No Smoking”. “Shut off motor while motor […]

Section 23-28.22-16. – Fire control devices.

§ 23-28.22-16. Fire control devices. Suitable fire control devices such as portable extinguishers shall be available within seventy-five feet (75′) of every dispenser. No less than two (2) approved fire extinguishers shall be available. Each extinguisher shall be kept in good operating condition at all times and shall be located in accessible places. History of […]

Section 23-28.22-17. – Filling containers.

§ 23-28.22-17. Filling containers. No container shall be filled with flammable liquid while inside a passenger-carrying vehicle. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.

Section 23-28.22-18. – Minimum age requirement.

§ 23-28.22-18. Minimum age requirement. No person under the age of sixteen (16) years of age shall operate a gasoline dispensing device at a self service station. No retail dealer of any gasoline or other motor fuel as defined in subdivision 5-55-3(11) shall be prohibited from employing any person who has reached the age sixteen […]

Section 23-28.22-19. – Self-service stations — Assistance for persons with disabilities.

§ 23-28.22-19. Self-service stations — Assistance for persons with disabilities. All full service stations offering self service at a lesser cost shall require an attendant to dispense gasoline and/or diesel fuel from the self-service portion of the station at the self service prices to any motor vehicle properly displaying a “parking permit” issued pursuant to […]

Section 23-28.22-2. – Definitions.

§ 23-28.22-2. Definitions. (a) “Enforcing officer” means the enforcing officer shall be the chief of the fire department or his or her designee of the several cities, towns, and fire districts wherein any violations of the provisions of this chapter may take place. (b) “Self service stations” means that portion of property where flammable and […]

Section 23-28.22-20. – Closure of underground tanks.

§ 23-28.22-20. Closure of underground tanks. All underground tanks having contained flammable, combustible or explosive substances shall be closed and/or removed in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice — 1604, 2nd Edition, as amended. History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § 1.

Section 23-28.22-21. – Tank cutting on site prohibited.

§ 23-28.22-21. Tank cutting on site prohibited. No tank, as covered under this chapter, shall be cut on site. If any tank must be cut on site due to certain conditions, it shall only be done with the final approval of the state fire marshal and shall be done in accordance with § 23-28.22-20. History […]

Section 23-28.22-22. – Tanks stored and destroyed at tank yards.

§ 23-28.22-22. Tanks stored and destroyed at tank yards. All tanks to be removed as provided by this chapter shall only be moved to, stored, and destroyed at tank yards or safe areas approved by the state fire marshal and shall be done in compliance with § 23-28.22-20. History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § […]

Section 23-28.22-23. – Transportation of tanks.

§ 23-28.22-23. Transportation of tanks. All tanks covered under this chapter shall be transported in accordance with state and federal department of transportation regulations. History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § 1.

Section 23-28.22-24. – Rules and regulations.

§ 23-28.22-24. Rules and regulations. The state fire marshal is hereby authorized to formulate and administer rules and regulations relating to the provisions of this chapter which shall be enforced in accordance with § 23-28.22-2(a). History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § 1.

Section 23-28.22-3. – Repealed.

§ 23-28.22-3. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 25; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 25, effective June 30, 2004.

Section 23-28.22-5. – Repealed.

§ 23-28.22-5. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 38; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 25; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 25, effective June 30, 2004.