Weights and Measures / Retail Gas Stations

New York State and New York City have laws about weights and measures. These laws make sure items are sold by their true weight or size. The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) inspects gas stations every year. They also look into customer complaints to make sure the laws are followed.

Key rules:

• It is illegal to sell gas in New York City without showing the correct price per gallon, type, quality or brand.
• Gas sold as unleaded must have no more than 0.05 grams of lead per gallon.
• DCWP can check equipment and business records.

• Testing fees for gas pumps range from $20 to $40 per pump.
  
  Accepted payment methods:

  • Check (payable to NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection)
  • Money order (payable to NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection)

• Breaking this law can lead to fines.
• You must follow all rules and laws.
• Read the summary of the New York City Weights and Measures Law. Visit the "Know the Law - Summary of the Laws Enforced by DCWP" page.
• For the full law, call 311 or visit the Public Access Portal - Laws of the City of New York link above.
• You can also go to the DCWP Licensing Center at 42 Broadway, New York, NY 10004.

• Testing is done at your business location. Call 311 to schedule an appointment with the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).
• You need to pay a fee at the time of inspection.