Sec. 2310.057. USE OF INCORRECT MOTOR FUEL METERING DEVICE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person or the person's representative or agent knowingly uses an incorrect weighing or measuring device in:
(1) buying or selling motor fuel;
(2) computing a charge for services rendered on the basis of weight or measure; or
(3) determining the weight or measure of motor fuel, if a charge is made for the determination.
(b) For the purpose of this section, a weighing or measuring device is incorrect if it:
(1) does not conform as closely as practicable to the official standards;
(2) is not accurate;
(3) is of a construction that is not reasonably permanent in adjustment or does not correctly repeat its indications;
(4) facilitates the perpetration of fraud; or
(5) does not conform to the specifications and tolerances under Section 2310.107.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1219 (S.B. 2119), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2020.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles
Chapter 2310 - Motor Fuel Metering and Quality
Subchapter B. Standard Weights and Measures for Motor Fuel
Section 2310.051. Legal Standards
Section 2310.052. Standard for Liquid Motor Fuel
Section 2310.053. Exemption of Certain Motor Fuel Metering Devices
Section 2310.054. Sale of Motor Fuel by Proper Measure
Section 2310.055. Price Advertisement; Misrepresentation of Price or Quantity
Section 2310.056. False Representation of Motor Fuel Quantity
Section 2310.057. Use of Incorrect Motor Fuel Metering Device
Section 2310.058. Sale of Motor Fuel in Violation of Subchapter
Section 2310.059. Testing by Department