I want these

dangerous

criminals to know
they cant do

business in
Maryland without

facing the

consequences,

The comptroller's Field Enforcement Division also protects the inter-
ests of Maryland motorists by establishing quality standards for all motor
fuel sold and used in Maryland and ensuring that consumers get what they
pay for. In fiscal year 2000, the comptroller's motor
fuel testing laboratory tested samples representing
almost 822 million gallons of gasoline and 575 million
gallons of other petroleum products for octane levels,
contaminants, and other factors. The minuscule failure
rate - well under a tenth of a percent - attests to the
success of the program.

Comptroller Schaefer

Enforcement agents act quickly on consumer com-
plaints, testing fuel and issuing stop sale orders when
the fuel fails quality tests. Dealers who knowingly mis-
label fuel or mingle grades of gasoline are charged with
intent to fraud, a violation that carries a fine and/or
imprisonment.

Serving the People

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