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What is NYC RCNY § 3-101?

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When fuel oil is purchased for resale, or is sold, offered for sale or delivered directly to the public by the dealer or owner of a fuel oil bulk plant, the operator of the vehicle transporting or delivering such oil shall retain in his possession during such transportation or delivery and shall exhibit to an inspector

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§ 3-101 Loading Tickets.

RCNY § 3-101

When fuel oil is purchased for resale, or is sold, offered for sale or delivered directly to the public by the dealer or owner of a fuel oil bulk plant, the operator of the vehicle transporting or delivering such oil shall retain in his possession during such transportation or delivery and shall exhibit to an inspector, upon request, a ticket commonly known as a "loading ticket," which must be issued by the seller or his agent, and which shall indicate the grade of fuel oil as well as the quantity. If the temperature of the oil is above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, a volumetric correction to 60 degrees Fahrenheit must be made. A tolerance of 25 degrees Fahrenheit will be permitted for Number 4 and 6 oils. A tolerance of 10 degrees Fahrenheit will be permitted for Number 2 oil.

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