Chapter Chapter 3. Petroleum Products

A. As used in this Subchapter, the terms defined in this Section have the meanings herein given to them, except where the context expressly indicates otherwise. ASTM or ASTM International―the national voluntary consensus standards organization formed for the development of standa…

A. Gasoline and gasoline-oxygenate blends sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall meet the following requirements. 1. The latest revision of ASTM D 4814, "Standard Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel," as approved and published by ASTM Intern…

A. Diesel fuel sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall meet the following requirements. 1. The latest revision of ASTM D 975, "Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils," as approved and published by ASTM International except that the requirements of the lubri…

A. Aviation Turbine Fuels sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall meet the specifications of the latest revision of ASTM D 1655, "Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels," as approved and published by ASTM International.

A. Aviation Gasoline sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall meet the specifications of the latest revision of ASTM D 910, "Standard Specification for Aviation Gasoline," as approved and published by ASTM International.

A. Fuel Oils sold, offered for sale or distributed in Louisiana shall meet the specifications of the latest revision of ASTM D 396, "Standard Specification for Fuel Oils," as approved and published by ASTM International.

A. Kerosene (Kerosine) sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall meet the specifications of the latest revision of ASTM D 3699, "Standard Specification for Kerosine," as approved and published by ASTM International.

A. Ethanol intended for blending with gasoline sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall meet the specifications of the latest revision of ASTM D 4806, "Standard Specification for Denatured Fuel Ethanol for Blending with Gasolines for Use as Automotive Spark-Ignit…

A. E85 Fuel Ethanol sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall meet the specifications of the latest revision of ASTM D 5798, "Standard Specification for Fuel Ethanol (Ed75-Ed85) for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engines" as approved and published by ASTM International…

A. M85 Fuel Methanol sold, offered for sale or distributed in Louisiana shall meet the specifications of the latest revision of ASTM D 5797, "Standard Specification for Fuel Methanol M70-M85 for Automotive Spark Ignition Engines," as approved and published by ASTM International.

A. When gasoline, gasoline-oxygenate blends, reformulated gasoline, M85 and M100 fuel methanol, ethanol flex fuels, biodiesel, biomass-based diesel, biomass-based diesel blend, diesel fuel, kerosene, aviation gasoline, aviation turbine fuels, or fuel oils are sold, an invoice, bi…

A. All dispensing devices for automotive gasoline and automotive gasoline-oxygenate blends shall post the Antiknock Index in accordance with applicable federal regulations (16 CFR Part 306, adopted 44 FR 19169, as amended 58 FR 41372-4, 59 FR 48798, 61 FR 54549, and 61 FR 55840).…

A. Diesel fuel sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall be identified by grades No. 1-D, No. 1-D (low sulfur), No. 2-D, No. 2-D (low sulfur), No. 2-D (ultra-low sulfur) or No. 4-D. B. Each retail dispenser of diesel fuel shall be labeled according to the grade be…

A. A biodiesel or biomass-based diesel blend containing more than 5 percent of a biodiesel or biomass-based diesel by volume shall be identified by the term "biodiesel blend" or “biomass-based diesel blend.” A blend containing 5 percent or less of a biodiesel or biomass-based die…

A. Aviation turbine fuels sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall be identified by Jet A, Jet A-1, or Jet B. B. Each dispenser or airport fuel truck dispensing aviation turbine fuels shall be labeled in accordance with the "Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing,"…

A. Aviation gasoline sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall be identified by Grade 80, Grade 100, or Grade 100LL. B. Each dispenser or airport fuel truck dispensing aviation gasoline shall be labeled in accordance with the "Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing,…

A. Fuel Oil sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall be identified by the grades of No. 1, No. 2, No. 4 (Light), No. 4, No. 5 (Light), No. 5 (Heavy), or No. 6.

A. Kerosene sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall be identified by the grades No. 1-K or No. 2-K. B. Each retail dispenser of kerosene shall be labeled as 1-K Kerosene or 2-K Kerosene. In addition, No. 2-K dispensers shall display the following legend: "Warnin…

A. A dispenser of motor fuel containing greater than 1 percent but no more than 10 percent ethanol by volume shall have a label on both sides of the dispenser stating "contains ethanol" or "contains up to 10 percent ethanol," or "may contain up to 10 percent ethanol," or similar …

A. Fuel ethanol sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall be identified by the capital letter E followed by the numerical value volume percentage of ethanol. B. Each retail dispenser of fuel ethanol shall be labeled with the capital letter E followed by the numeri…

A. Fuel methanol sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Louisiana shall be identified by the capital letter M followed by the numerical value volume percentage of methanol. B. Each retail dispenser of fuel methanol shall be labeled by the capital letter M followed by the numer…

A. No water phase greater than 6 mm (1/4 in), as determined by an appropriate detection paste, is allowed to accumulate in any tank utilized in the storage of gasoline-alcohol blend, aviation gasoline, and aviation turbine fuel. B. Water shall not exceed 50 mm (2 in) in depth whe…

A. The commissioner or his designee may obtain samples of any and all petroleum products provided for in this Subchapter that are sold, offered for sale, distributed, or used in this state. The samples may be taken from any commercial weighing or measuring device used in the sale…

A. When the analysis of a sample of a petroleum product performed in conformity with the provisions of this Subchapter discloses that the product from which the sample was taken does not conform to the specifications fixed by this Subchapter, it is the duty of the commissioner to…

A. All engine fuels designed for special use that do not meet ASTM specifications or standards set out in this Subchapter shall be registered with the commissioner, on forms prescribed by the commissioner, 30 days prior to when the registrant wishes to engage in sales. The regist…

A. ASTM Standard Test Methods referenced for use within the applicable Standard Specification shall be used to determine the specification values for enforcement purposes. B. Reproducibility Limits 1. When determining the Antiknock Index acceptance or rejection of a gasoline samp…