23-13-02.3. Requirements for the operation of self-service motor fuel dispensing facilities

23-13-02.3. Requirements for the operation of self-service motor fuel dispensing

facilities.

All self-service motor fuel dispensing facilities shall be maintained and operated in

accordance with the following:

1. All laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations now applicable for sale and dispensing of

motor fuels shall, to the extent applicable, apply to the operation of self-service motor

fuel dispensing facilities.

2. At all times during the operation of a self-service motor fuel dispensing facility, the

owner, operator, employee, or authorized attendant shall be on the premises and shall

supervise the operation thereof. The person attending the operation shall refuse

service to anyone who appears for any reason to be unable to dispense motor fuel

safely. If, however, the filling station provides pump island service to its customers, the

attendant must provide refueling services to any mobility-impaired person stopped at a

self-service motor fuel dispensing unit who requests assistance and whose vehicle

displays a certificate issued under section 39-01-15. No additional cost may be

charged to a mobility-impaired person because of the service. This subsection does

not apply to any self-service motor fuel dispensing unit equipped with a card-operated,

credit card-operated, or key-operated dispensing device. Self-service motor fuel

dispensing units equipped with a card-operated, credit card-operated, or key-operated

dispensing device are subject to and must conform with the emergency controls,

emergency contact, and fire control standards as specified by the national fire

protection association. In addition, the operating instructions, warning signs, and

emergency instructions specified in the standards of the national fire protection

association must be conspicuously posted in the dispensing area.

3. Persons dispensing motor fuel from self-service motor fuel dispensing units shall be a

qualified operator of a motor vehicle under North Dakota law. Permanent signs shall

be posted on all self-service motor fuel dispensing units prohibiting their operation

except by a qualified operator of a motor vehicle under North Dakota law.

4. Operating instructions for the use of self-service motor fuel dispensing units shall be

conspicuously posted in the dispensing area.