It shall be unlawful for any person to use any vehicle tank or compartment thereof for the transportation of the quantity of petroleum products sold or delivered in this state unless the vehicle tank has been tested and sealed as provided in this subchapter and otherwise complies with the provisions of this subchapter. However, no person shall be considered a violator of this subchapter unless and until he or she has received the notice required by § 26-55-906 and until after the time fixed by the notice for the testing of the vehicle tank.