§ 9-7-1. Definitions.  


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  • Unless otherwise expressly stated or the context clearly indicates a different intention, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings indicated in this section:

    (1)

    Motor fuel. A light distillate of petroleum or allied substance with suitable volatility and other characteristics to be used as a fuel for operating internal combustion engines whether or not it is mixed with other materials, or any other product or liquid when sold for use as a fuel in any type of internal combustion engine furnishing power to operate a vehicle.

    (2)

    Retail dealer. Any person operating a service station, filling station, store garage or other place of business for the retail sale of motor fuel or the same of or dispensing of motor fuel for delivery into the service tank of any motor vehicle which is propelled by an internal combustion motor other than such a motor vehicle belonging to the person owning or operating such place of business. (Code 1963, Sec. 12-1)