Section 170.15  Bulk Sales Prohibited

a)         No motor fuels shall be dispensed at any service station except directly into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles, when such tanks are connected with the carburetion systems of such vehicles, provided, however, that individual sales up to twelve (12) gallons may be made in metal or approved containers as defined in Section 170.150 (d)(7)(G), (H), and (I) when painted or colored red and labeled in full conformity with "An Act prescribing the color and label for gasoline or benzol receptacles," Illinois Red Can Gasoline Law, (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 127½, para. 151-152) such individual sales to be limited to twelve (12) gallons to any one person.

b)         Additional fuel tanks of 110 gallons aggregate capacity or less for Class I or II liquids may be added to ½ and ¾ ton (pickup) trucks or larger vehicles to provide added fuel capacity for said vehicles provided that:

1)         Any such tank is constructed of 18 gauge or heavier steel, or equivalent gauge aluminum.

2)         That such tank is securely fastened to either the truck bed or frame in such a manner that it will not separate from the vehicle in the event of a collision.

3)         That such tank is permanently connected to the carburetion system of the vehicle by tubing conforming to 49 CFR 571.301 (1983).

4)         That such tank is baffled to prevent the sudden shifting of liquid when the vehicle is moving.

5)         That such tank is electrically bonded to the vehicle frame.

6)         That each tank is clearly labeled with the name of the product it contains in letters at least 2" in height and a color contrasting with the background, or placarded in accordance with Illinois Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials rules. (92 Ill. Adm. Code:  Subtitle C)

c)         When Class I or II liquids are to be transported for construction as described in Section 170.210, or agricultural (farm) use as defined in 41 Ill. Adm. Code 180.20(a)(2)(A), such transport shall consist of 110 gallons or less per vehicle and may be transported subject to the following conditions:

1)         Containers shall be tanks constructed of 18 gauge or heavier steel or equivalent gauge aluminum.

2)         Tanks must be securely fastened to prevent separation from the vehicle in the event of a collision.

3)         Tanks must be electrically bonded to the frame of the vehicle.

4)         Tanks may not be drained by gravity.  Top mounted pumps designed and labeled for use with flammable and combustible liquids may be used to transfer Class I, and II liquids from such tanks to other storage tanks or vehicle fuel tanks.

5)         Each tank is clearly labeled with the name of the product it contains in letters at least 2" in height with the letters to be white in color on a contrasting background, or placarded in accordance with Illinois Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials rules.

6)         All tanks, regardless of class of liquid being transported shall be red in color.

(Source:  Amended at 9 Ill. Reg. 9514, effective October 1, 1985)