The Commissioner and State Chemist hereby adopt by reference, including subsequent amendments and editions, ASTM D 4814, "Standard Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel" as standard specification for gasoline with the following modifications:
1. Applications for temporary exceptions to vapor pressure and vapor/liquid ratio specifications as provided in this Subparagraph may be made to the Commissioner and State Chemist. Said applications shall contain evidence that outlets marketing gasoline in Mississippi cannot be supplied from bulk terminals furnishing specified volatility level gasoline or that customary sources of supply have been temporarily interrupted by product shortage and alternate sources furnishing specified volatility level gasoline are not available. Such temporary exceptions granted shall apply only until the next meeting of the Commissioner and State Chemist at which time the Commissioner and State Chemist shall establish the duration of the exception;2. Vapor pressure and vapor/liquid ratio seasonal specifications as listed in this Subparagraph may be extended for a maximum period of 15 days to allow for the disbursement of old stocks. However, new stocks of a higher volatility classification shall not be offered for retail sale prior to the effective date of the higher volatility classification.2 Miss. Code. R. 1-4-08-108.01
Amended February 12, 2001, June 4, 2008.