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MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 2 - Administration and Enforcement|Section 10-203 - Duty to Analyze Motor Fuel

    (a)    The Comptroller periodically shall collect or cause to be collected and cause to be analyzed samples of all motor fuel that is:        (1)    subject to regulation under this title; and        (2)    stored and offered for sale in the State.    (b)    The Comptroller shall conduct inspections as provided in a memorandum of understanding on behalf of and in coordination with other agencies when collecting motor fuel samples under this section.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 2 - Administration and Enforcement|Section 10-204 - Injunction to Bar Marketing Violation

    If the Comptroller finds that a person is willfully marketing in the State motor fuel regulated by this title that does not meet minimum specifications set by the Comptroller or otherwise willfully marketing motor fuel in violation of this title or the Tax - General Article or any regulation adopted under this title or the Tax - General Article, the Comptroller:         (1)    shall order the person to stop the violation, including any sale or distribution; and        (2)    if the violation continues, shall sue for an injunction to stop the violation.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 2 - Administration and Enforcement|Section 10-205 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Comptroller need not analyze, collect, inspect, or set minimum specifications for liquefied petroleum gas.    (b)    If it is necessary to protect the public welfare, liquefied petroleum gas is subject to the same provisions of this title as motor fuel.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Below cost” means a price that is less than the total of:        (1)    the most recently published average reseller rack cost of motor fuel by grade and quality, as calculated by the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS), for the particular terminal from which the motor fuel was delivered to the retail service station dealer, or the actual invoice cost from the supplier of the product, whichever is lower; and        (2)    the freight charges and all applicable federal, State, and local taxes not included in the invoice cost.    (c)    (1)    “Dealer” means a person who:            (i)    imports any gasoline into the State;            (ii)    blends, in the State, any gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid;            (iii)    refines, in the State, any gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid; or            (iv)    acquires, in the State, any gasoline on which the motor fuel tax has not been paid, for:                1.    export; or                2.    wholesale distribution.        (2)    “Dealer” includes:            (i)    the State when it engages in any activities listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection; and            (ii)    a political subdivision of the State when it engages in any of the activities listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection.        (3)    “Dealer” does not include a person who brings gasoline into the State in the fuel supply tank of an aircraft, motor vehicle, or vessel.    (d)    “Manufacturer” means a person who in the State blends gasoline from blend stocks before final sale.    (e)    “Special fuel seller” has the meaning stated in § 9-301(s) of the Tax - General Article.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-302 - Motor Fuel Subject to Inspection and Analysis

    (a)    All motor fuel stored or offered for sale in the State is subject to inspection and analysis as provided in this title.    (b)    The analysis shall be made by a testing method approved by the Comptroller.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-303 - Registration Required Before Sale or Storage of Motor Fuel

    (a)    Before storing or selling motor fuel in the State, a person or governmental unit shall register with the Comptroller.    (b)    A separate registration is required for each location where a person or governmental unit stores or sells motor fuel.    (c)    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)    (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)    Registration expires on the first May 31 after its effective date.    (f)    Each registrant shall display the certificate of registration conspicuously in each location where the registrant stores or sells motor fuel.    (g)    A certificate of registration issued under this title is not transferable.    (h)    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.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-304 - Registration of Certain Retail Service Station Dealers Prohibited

    (a)    The Comptroller may not issue a certificate of registration to a retail service station dealer who markets motor fuel through a retail service station altered, enlarged, or structurally modified after July 1, 1977, unless:        (1)    the station contains an enclosed work area where the service of motor vehicles is offered to customers regardless of whether motor fuel is bought; and        (2)    the services offered include a battery charge, lubrication, oil change, tire repair, and replacement of accessories such as fan belts, radiator hoses, or wiper blades.    (b)    Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Comptroller may issue a certificate of registration to a retail service station dealer who markets motor fuel through:        (1)    a retail service station that, before it is altered, enlarged, or structurally modified, lacks an enclosed work area; or        (2)    a retail service station that is altered, enlarged, or structurally modified if the owner and retail service station dealer agree to the elimination of an enclosed work area.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-304.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-304.1 - Sale of Motor Fuel Below Cost Prohibited

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a retail service station dealer may not sell motor fuel below cost.    (b)    A retail service station dealer may sell motor fuel below cost if the sale is:        (1)    made in good faith to meet competition;        (2)    made as part of a final liquidation or closing of the business of the retail service station dealer;        (3)    made as part of a bona fide charitable promotion lasting no longer than 2 days; or        (4)    made under the direction or order of a court or government entity.    (c)    If the Comptroller receives a complaint in writing that a retail service station dealer is selling motor fuel below cost, the Comptroller shall investigate and determine within 3 business days of the receipt of the complaint whether the allegations contained in the complaint are true.    (d)    The Comptroller shall issue a stop sale notice and may suspend or revoke the certificate of registration of a retail service station dealer if the Comptroller determines that the retail service station dealer is in violation of this section.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-305 - Submission of Refinery Specifications by Importers

    (a)    (1)    Each dealer, manufacturer, refiner, or special fuel seller who imports motor fuel into the State shall submit to the Comptroller refinery specifications, including additive specifications, without regard to where the additives become part of the motor fuel.        (2)    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.    (b)    (1)    When submitting refinery specifications, a dealer, manufacturer, refiner, or special fuel seller, with the approval of the Comptroller, may designate 1 or more components of the motor fuel, including an additive, as a trade secret.        (2)    In determining whether a component is a trade secret, the Comptroller shall consider whether a chemist who uses modern analytical techniques reasonably could be expected to identify the component.        (3)    The Comptroller shall make every reasonable effort to protect the trade secret.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-306 - Approval of Terminal and Exchange Agreements Required

    (a)    Before selling motor fuel, each dealer, manufacturer, refiner, special fuel seller, or person operating a facility where motor fuel is stored in bulk for further distribution shall submit to the Comptroller for approval each terminal agreement, each additive specification, and each refinery specification.    (b)    Before selling motor fuel, each dealer, manufacturer, or refiner shall submit to the Comptroller for approval each exchange agreement, each additive specification, and each refinery specification.    (c)    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.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-307 - Specifications Confidential

    An employee of the Office of the Comptroller may not divulge an additive specification or a refinery specification.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-308 - Introduction of Additives Into Gasoline

    (a)    Before making the first sale in the State of gasoline imported into the State, the seller shall register with the Comptroller each additive introduced into the gasoline after it was received in the State.    (b)    The registration shall:        (1)    include the amount of additive blended into each gallon of gasoline; and        (2)    describe the additive by including:            (i)    its trade name, trademark, and manufacturer;            (ii)    its quantitative analysis; and            (iii)    the manufacturer’s trade name or other identification.    (c)    (1)    An additive may be introduced into gasoline for resale or distribution by a person who holds a Class “A” dealer license issued in accordance with § 9–322 of the Tax – General Article.        (2)    The Comptroller may authorize any person who holds a dealer license other than a Class “A” dealer license issued in accordance with § 9–322 of the Tax – General Article to introduce an additive into gasoline for resale or distribution if the person complies with:            (i)    the requirements of this subtitle; and            (ii)    regulations adopted by the Comptroller, including regulations:                1.    that specify the method for introducing an additive into gasoline, such as in–line blending or any method equal to or superior to in–line blending, as determined by the Comptroller; and                2.    that provide for the payment of the motor fuel excise tax under § 9–305 of the Tax – General Article by a licensed dealer.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-309 - Introduction of Additives Into Special Fuel

    (a)    Before making the first sale in the State of special fuel imported into the State, the seller shall register with the Comptroller each additive introduced into the special fuel after it was received in the State.    (b)    The registration shall:        (1)    include the specific amount of additive blended into special fuel; and        (2)    describe the additive by including:            (i)    its trade name or trademark;            (ii)    its quantitative analysis; and            (iii)    the manufacturer’s trade name or other identification.    (c)    An additive may only be introduced into special fuel for resale or distribution:        (1)    by a special fuel seller; and        (2)    in a manner set by regulation of the Comptroller.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-310 - Authorization for Sale of Substitutes or Improvers

    (a)    Before making the first sale in the State of a fluid, material, or other item, in a prepackaged form, imported into the State that purports to be a substitute for or improver of motor fuel, the seller shall:        (1)    submit the item to the Comptroller for inspection;        (2)    label the item in a way that the Comptroller approves; and        (3)    obtain authorization for the sale from the Comptroller.    (b)    In addition to any other information that the Comptroller requires, the seller shall submit to the Comptroller:        (1)    the trade name, trademark, manufacturer, and place of manufacture of the item;        (2)    a quantitative analysis of the item;        (3)    a copy of any patent for the item;        (4)    proof of all claims made for the item;        (5)    instructions for use, including dosage;        (6)    an amount of the item sufficient to be analyzed; and        (7)    the results of each applicable SAE or ASTM test made on the item.    (c)    If a material change is made in an item authorized for sale under this section, the item shall be resubmitted to the Comptroller for authorization.    (d)    The Comptroller shall order the removal from the State of an unauthorized item offered for sale.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-311 - Operation of Station

    (a)    Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, each retail service station in the State:        (1)    shall be operated by a retail service station dealer; and        (2)    may not be operated by a producer or refiner of motor fuel:            (i)    with a commissioned agent, company personnel, or a subsidiary company; or            (ii)    under a contract with a person who manages the station on a fee arrangement with the producer or refiner.    (b)    This section does not apply to facilities that an agricultural cooperative association owns and operates if:        (1)    the agricultural cooperative association is certified by a bank for cooperatives to be eligible to borrow from the bank under Subchapter III of the federal Farm Credit Act of 1971;        (2)    the certification is submitted to the Comptroller with the application for registration of a retail service station dealer under this subtitle;        (3)    the agricultural cooperative association owns the property on which the facilities are located; and        (4)    on the property, the agricultural cooperative association, as part of its business, sells or provides farm supplies or farm business services or distributes motor fuel in bulk to farmers on farms.    (c)    A retail service station shall be exempt from subsection (a) of this section for a fiscal year that starts July 1, if:        (1)    on January 1, 1979, the station was operated by a subsidiary of a producer or refiner of motor fuel; and        (2)    the gross revenues of the subsidiary from the sale of motor fuel in the State for the preceding calendar year is less than 2% of the gross revenues of the subsidiary from all retail operations in the State for the preceding calendar year.    (d)    If a dealer has previously operated a retail service station, the Comptroller may adopt regulations that define the circumstances in which a producer or refiner temporarily may operate the station.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-311.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-311.1 - Contract Between Producer or Refiner and Station Dealer

    (a)    A producer or refiner of motor fuel may not include in any agreement or contract entered into with a service station dealer any provision that directly or indirectly limits or waives any right of the dealer to:        (1)    petition any governmental authority or body; or        (2)    lawfully advocate or oppose any governmental or regulatory action with respect to any matter.    (b)    Any provision in an agreement or contract that violates the provisions of subsection (a) of this section is deemed to be void and unenforceable.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-312 - Duties of Suppliers to Retail Dealers

    Each producer, refiner, or wholesaler of motor fuel who supplies motor fuel to retail service station dealers:        (1)    shall apply all equipment rentals uniformly to all retail service station dealers supplied; and        (2)    during periods of shortage:            (i)    shall apportion uniformly and equitably all gasoline and special fuel to all retail service station dealers supplied; and            (ii)    may not discriminate among retail service station dealers supplied in their allotments.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-313 - Contractual Relationship Between Supplier and Retail Dealer

    Each contractual relationship between a supplier and retail service station dealer shall conform to the Maryland Gasohol and Gasoline Products Marketing Act and the federal Petroleum Marketing Practices Act.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-314 - Supplier to Meet Specifications

    Each supplier of motor fuel to a retail service station dealer shall ensure that the motor fuel meets specifications set by the Comptroller.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-316 - Stop Sale Notice

    The Comptroller shall issue a stop sale notice if the Comptroller finds that a person:         (1)    stores or sells motor fuel from a location that does not have a valid certificate of registration;        (2)    willfully uses a motor fuel advertisement that is misleading;        (3)    willfully markets motor fuel that has not been approved; or        (4)    sells motor fuel below cost in violation of § 10-304.1 of this subtitle.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-317 - Suspension or Revocation of Registration

    (a)    The Comptroller may suspend or revoke a registration for a violation of this subtitle, including the submission of a false statement, for a period not exceeding 30 days.    (b)    If the Comptroller finds that a person has willfully altered, enlarged, or structurally modified a retail service station in violation of § 10-304 of this subtitle, the Comptroller may suspend or revoke the registration until the violation is corrected.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-318 - Suit by Retail Dealer

    If, because of the marketing of an unapproved product, the Comptroller under § 10-317 of this subtitle suspends or revokes the registration of a retail service station dealer who is without fault, the supplier of the unapproved product is liable in damages to the retail service station dealer in an amount equal to the net operating loss sustained during the period of suspension or revocation.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  10-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 10 - Motor Fuel and Lubricants|Subtitle 3 - Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel|Section 10-319 - Delivery of Gasoline and Special Fuel in Same Container

    Before a retail or wholesale delivery of motor fuel may be made in a container, the vehicle operator shall remove all liquid volume of:         (1)    gasoline, if the next delivery will be special fuel; or        (2)    special fuel, if the next delivery will be gasoline.