(A) If a person or his agent or employee conveys, or offers to convey, motor fuel in violation of this chapter, the person is subject to an administrative fine or a stop-sale order, or both, in the discretion of the Commissioner of Agriculture.
(B) An administrative fine must not be assessed for an amount greater than one thousand dollars unless the violation:
(1) threatens public health or safety;
(2) is committed knowingly or intentionally; or
(3) reflects a continuing and repetitive pattern of disregard for the requirements of this article.
(C) An administrative fine fully assessed by the commissioner for an amount greater than one thousand dollars may be assessed for an amount not in excess of ten thousand dollars.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 469, Section 1, eff July 14, 1994.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 41 - Gasoline, Lubricating Oils And Other Petroleum Products
Section 39-41-5. Short title; purpose.
Section 39-41-10. "Petroleum" and "petroleum product" defined.
Section 39-41-70. Inspection of petroleum products.
Section 39-41-80. Promulgation of rules and regulations.
Section 39-41-90. Complaints, tests of safety and value of products; certain sales prohibited.
Section 39-41-150. Rules and regulations.
Section 39-41-160. Penalties for fraudulent violations.
Section 39-41-170. Penalties for selling petroleum product without a label.
Section 39-41-180. Penalties for altering or erasing labels.
Section 39-41-185. Labeling of petroleum product dispensers.
Section 39-41-195. Penalties for conveyance of motor fuel in violation of this chapter.
Section 39-41-200. Applicability of article to retailers.
Section 39-41-230. Regulations for alcohol used in motor fuels; alcohol to be anhydrous.
Section 39-41-240. Standards for testing petroleum products.
Section 39-41-255. Retail outlets shall post self-service pump gasoline prices.
Section 39-41-260. Aboveground storage of flammable and combustible liquids.
Section 39-41-270. Application of aboveground storage provisions.
Section 39-41-280. Enforcement of aboveground storage provisions.
Section 39-41-290. Dispensing gasoline to disabled persons at self service gas stations.
Section 39-41-310. Lubricating oil, unauthorized provision.
Section 39-41-320. Display of false trademark or trade name of lubricating oil.
Section 39-41-350. Display of name of oil unless oil is for sale.
Section 39-41-510. Deception in storage or sale.
Section 39-41-520. Use of distributing devices of one manufacturer for products of another.
Section 39-41-530. Imitation of recognized buildings or equipment of another.
Section 39-41-540. Sale under false trademark or trade name.
Section 39-41-550. Mixing, blending, or compounding products.
Section 39-41-560. Aiding or assisting in violations of article.