Weights and Measures / Retail Gas Stations

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The New York State and New York City's Weights and Measures laws require that any item must be sold by its true weight or measure. The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) conducts annual inspections and responds to consumer complaints against gas stations to determine if the laws are being upheld.

It is illegal to sell gasoline in New York City without posting accurate information about the product?s price per gallon, nature, quality, or identity (trade name, brand, symbol or mark). It is illegal to sell as unleaded gasoline any product that contains more than .05 gram of lead per gallon.

DCWP is authorized to inspect equipment and all relevant business records.

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Testing fees for petroleum dispensing pumps range from $20 to $40 per device tested.

List of accepted payment methods.

  • Check (Payable to NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection)
  • Money Order (Payable to NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection)
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Violations of this law may lead to fines. Businesses are required to comply with all relevant laws and rules. It is recommended that you read the summary information about the New York City Weights and Measures Law by visiting the Know the Law – Summary of the Laws Enforced by DCWP link, above. For a copy of the actual law regarding this license category, call 311, visit the Public Access Portal - Laws of the City of New York link, above, and navigate The New York City Administrative Code, Title 20 (Consumer Affairs, Weights and Measures), or come in person to the DCWP Licensing Center at 42 Broadway, 5th floor, New York, NY 10004.
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Testing is done through an on-premises inspection at the business's location. Call 311 to schedule an appointment with DCWP.
A fee is required at the time of the inspection. See below for fee information.
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NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
Bureau of Weights and Measures Testing Station
245 Meserole Avenue
Brooklyn
NY
11222
http://www.nyc.gov/consumer
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