California Law Has Required Gas Stations to Provide Free Water, Air …
WEBSep 1, 2023 · There’s a law that was passed in 1999, that made it a requirement for service stations in California to provide free water, compressed air and an air pressure gauge to customers who purchase fuel. A service station is defined as an establishment that offers gasoline or other motor vehicle to the public.
The Legal Side of Free Air: Understanding California’s Laws
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · In California, a law exists that might surprise both residents and visitors: gas stations are required to provide free air for inflating tires. This regulation, aimed at ensuring motorists maintain proper tire pressure, is not just a nod to convenience but a serious measure for road safety.
Do Gas Stations Have To Give You Free Air if You Ask?
WEBNov 13, 2022 · California and Connecticut require all gas stations and service stations to give customers free air for their tires. But in both these states, some stations still set up coin-operated tire compressors. If you don’t know the law, you might pay for free air.
Air & Water Form - California
WEBCalifornia law requires that station operators provide free air and water to customers who purchase gasoline or diesel fuel. After requesting free air and water from the attendant on duty, was the equipment activated or were you provided a token? If not, you were refused free air and water service.
Section 13651 - Free air and water; public restrooms; display of ...
WEBSection 13651 - Free air and water; public restrooms; display of applicable state and federal fuel taxes. (a) (1) On and after January 1, 2000, every service station in this state shall provide, during operating hours, and make available at no cost to customers who purchase motor vehicle fuel, water, compressed air, and a gauge for measuring ...
California Business and Professions Code Section 13651
WEBEvery service station in this state shall display, at a conspicuous place on, at, or near the dispensing apparatus, at least one clearly visible sign which shall read as follows: “CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRES THIS STATION TO PROVIDE FREE AIR AND WATER FOR AUTOMOTIVE PURPOSES TO ITS CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASE MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL.
Ask Laz: Can a gas station charge for providing air for your tires?
WEBSep 24, 2014 · Since 1999, California law has required “every service station in this state to provide, during operating hours, water, compressed air and a gauge for measuring air pressure to the public for...
California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 13651
WEB(a) (1) On and after January 1, 2000, every service station in this state shall provide, during operating hours, and make available at no cost to customers who purchase motor vehicle fuel, water, compressed air, and a gauge for measuring air pressure, to the public for use in servicing any passenger vehicle, as defined in Section 465 of the V...
California AB 531 – the Free Air law! - Free air near me
WEBThe Legislature finds and declares that air and water are essential to the safe operation of motor vehicles, and therefore public safety requires that free air and water be accessible at all service stations.
Gas, Air, and Water | The Law Offices of Andy I. Chen
WEBJul 17, 2015 · Should you as a member of the public come across a gas station that doesn’t have free air and water available to its customers, section 13651 (d) (2) provides that the gas station may be subject to a fine of $250 by the Division of Measurement Standards of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Bio. Latest Posts. Andy Chen.
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