Town of Johnston, RI Chapter 180 Gasoline Stations

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Johnston as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Fire Department — See Ch. 27.

Fire prevention — See Ch. 172.

Motor Vehicle Code — See Ch. 217.

Motor vehicles and traffic — See Ch. 220.

Storage of tires — See Ch. 313.

Zoning — See Ch. 340.

Article I Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Purchases

[Adopted 1-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2008-22]

§ 180-1 Prepayment required.

All businesses that sell gasoline or diesel fuel shall require full payment in advance of sales of fuel prior to activation or authorization of any fuel dispensing unit or fuel pumping device. Prepayment may be made by cash, credit card or debit card. The provisions of this article shall not apply to full-service gasoline or filling stations defined as businesses that maintain an attendant to operate and supervise the operation of the gasoline or diesel pumps.