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14.8.106    PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPLY ALERT PROCEDURES - MOTOR GASOLINE

The governor may implement the following procedures that apply to the private sector in a supply alert:

(1) The governor may request the public to observe the following conservation guidelines:

(a) keep passenger car travel to a minimum;

(b) when travel is necessary, use public transportation whenever possible;

(c) carpool whenever possible;

(d) keep vehicles properly maintained;

(e) practice fuel efficient driving habits;

(f) walk or bicycle whenever possible;

(g) plan ahead to avoid unnecessary automobile trips; and

(h) in the case of businesses, adopt walk and bicycle incentives for employees and adopt staggered work hours for employees.

(2) The governor may request companies with vehicle fleets to develop and monitor guidelines designed to reduce fuel consumption by 10% in the use of such vehicles.

(3) The governor may request employers to implement self-designed conservation programs for their employees aimed at reducing commuter use of autos by 10%.

(4) The governor may request gasoline retailers to implement the following measures:

(a) post signs legible from off the premises stating business days and hours of operation for dispensing gasoline;

(b) manage their monthly fuel allocation so that it will last through the month;

(c) indicate, using flags of at least 18 inches square, their gasoline supply and service situation by the following flag system:

(i) a green flag meaning gasoline is available;

(ii) a yellow flag meaning the station is out of gasoline, but automobile servicing is available;

(iii) a red flag meaning the station is closed; and

(iv) a sign legible from off the premises indicating which grades are not available, if a retailer is out of any grade of gasoline, but is still dispensing other grades;

(d) place a sign indicating the last vehicle which will be served in a gasoline line before the retailer closes for the day.

History: Sec. 90-4-316, MCA; IMP, Sec. 90-4-309, MCA; NEW, 1980 MAR 2796, Eff. 10/16/80.

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