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An Act To Require Stable Gasoline Pricing
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1661-B, sub-§1,  as enacted by PL 1989, c. 83, §2, is amended to read:
 
1. Posting required; timing.   A retail seller of fuel to be used by vehicles on public highways shall post the price on each pump of the fuel available at that pump by a sign no less than 64 square inches and in a manner that is clearly visible to a driver approaching the pump. On multi-grade pumps, the posted price shallmust be for the lowest priced unleaded regular gasoline. The sign shouldmust indicate the difference in price for full-service, mini-service and self-service if more than one grade of service is available at that pump. Prices must be posted by 6 a.m. each day that the pump is operational and may not be changed until after midnight of that day.
 
SUMMARY
This bill requires a retail seller of motor fuel to post the price of the fuel by 6 a.m. each day. The price may not be changed until after midnight of that day. Failure to comply is a civil violation, punishable by a maximum fine of $100.