(A) Definitions. For purposes of this section the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EMPLOYEE. Person(s) other than the owner or manager/supervisor employed to perform services on the premises of a retail fuel business who have no supervisory responsibilities.
MANAGER/SUPERVISOR. The person(s) granted authority or responsibility by the owner for the operations of the retail fuel business.
OWNER. The individual, group, corporation, partnership, joint venture, or other group or entity that owns a retail fuel business.
PAYMENT. Payment by any legal means including cash, credit card, debit card, check or otherwise. Presenting a form of payment to be finalized at the conclusion of the transaction shall be considered payment in full.
(B) Prepayment required for gasoline or diesel fuel dispensed at a retail fuel business; offenses; defense.
(1) It shall be an offense for a retail fuel business owner, manager/supervisor, or employee to:
(a) Activate any gasoline or diesel fuel pumping device prior to receiving payment in full for the gasoline or diesel fuel.
(b) Allow or permit any person to dispense gasoline or diesel fuel from a pumping device at a retail fuel business unless the person has first made payment in full.
(2) It shall be a defense if the owner, manager/supervisor or employee of a retail fuel business allows the dispensing of gasoline or diesel fuel for repair and/or testing of the dispensing devices used by the retail fuel business.
(Ord. 09-2006-77, passed 9-12-06) Penalty, see § 130.99