§ 5-83-7. Measurement of propane for sales purposes.
(a) Propane supplied to portable containers shall be measured and billed by weight, before and after filling, as shown on a national type evaluation program scale.
(b) Propane supplied to portable containers that cannot be weighed shall be measured by a national type evaluation program approved meter.
(c) The price per unit weight, or gallon, shall be conspicuously posted at the site of the filling scale.
(d) This section shall not apply to propane tank exchange programs wherein prefilled portable propane containers are provided to consumers for a flat fee.
History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 150, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 162, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-83 - Propane Gas Sales
Section 5-83-1. - Requirements for guaranteed price plans, price protection, and prepaid contracts.
Section 5-83-2. - Surcharge disclosure and actual cost estimates.
Section 5-83-3. - Propane storage container financing and denial of service.
Section 5-83-4. - Emergency contact information.
Section 5-83-5. - Termination of service.
Section 5-83-7. - Measurement of propane for sales purposes.