4-33-8 - Locking and sealing of pumps in violation of chapter -- Posting notice -- Removal of sealed fuel -- Resealing. - Utah Statutes

4-33-8. Locking and sealing of pumps in violation of chapter -- Posting notice --Removal of sealed fuel -- Resealing.
(1) The department may lock and seal any pump or other dispensing device which is inviolation of this chapter. If such action is taken, the department shall post a notice in aconspicuous place on the pump or other dispensing device stating that the device has been sealedby the department and that it is unlawful to break or destroy the seal or to mutilate or alter thenotice.
(2) Any person who is aggrieved by the action of the department may advise thedepartment that such person intends to remove the balance of the motor fuel from the tank orother container which contains the sealed fuel. The department, within two working days afterthe receipt of such notice, shall break the seal or lock for the container to be emptied.
(3) If the aggrieved party fails to remove the sealed motor fuel within 24 hours after thedepartment breaks the seal, the department may reseal the dispensing device. The seal may notbe broken nor the contents of any container removed, except after a subsequent written notice ofintent to remove is filed with the department and upon the payment of a service chargedetermined by the department pursuant to Subsection 4-2-2(2). A notice of intent to remove maybe filed on paper or electronically.

Amended by Chapter 9, 2002 General Session