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2304.1.7 Dispensing into portable containers.
The dispensing of liquid motor fuel into portable containers shall comply with the requirements of FC 2304.1.7.1 through 2304.1.7.5.
2304.1.7.1 Approved containers required.
Liquid motor fuel shall not be dispensed into a portable container unless such container is of approved material and construction, and has a tight closure with screwed or spring-loaded cover so designed that the contents can be dispensed without spilling. Liquids shall not be dispensed into portable tanks or cargo tanks.
2304.1.7.2 Container capacity.
Liquid motor fuel shall be dispensed into approved containers with an individual capacity not greater than 2 1/2 gallons (9.5 L).
2304.1.7.3 Nozzle operation.
When liquid motor fuel is being dispensed into a portable container the fuel dispensing nozzle shall be manually held open during the dispensing operation, whether or not the nozzle is provided with a latch-open device.
2304.1.7.4 Location of containers being filled.
Portable containers shall not be filled while located inside the trunk, passenger compartment or truck bed of a motor vehicle or upon a marine vessel or watercraft.
2304.1.7.5 Certified attendant.
Only a certified attendant shall dispense liquid motor fuel into portable containers.
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