HRS §486B-1
Definitions for fuel and petroleum product rules
This section defines key words used in the law about gasoline and petroleum products. It explains what counts as advertising, gasoline, a person, a petroleum product, and selling. These definitions help you know what the rules cover.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Advertising" includes the use of any banner, sign, placard, poster, streamer, card, or any publication in the media. "Gasoline" means a volatile mixture of liquid hydrocarbons, generally containing small amounts of additives, suitable for use as a fuel in spark-ignition internal combustion engines. "Person" means an individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, unincorporated association, two or more of any of the foregoing having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity. "Petroleum product" means gasoline, diesel fuel, liquefied petroleum gas only when used as a motor fuel, kerosene, thinner, solvent, liquefied natural gas, pressure appliance fuel, white gasoline, or any motor fuel, or any oil represented as engine lubricant, engine oil, lubricating or motor oil, or any oil used to lubricate transmissions, gears, or axles. "Sell" or any of its variants means attempt to sell, offer for sale or assist in the sale of, permit to be sold or offered for sale or delivery, offer for delivery, trade, barter, or expose for sale.
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