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Kentucky Department of Agriculture

Motor Fuel Quality

KDA's Motor Fuel Quality Program is responsible for the inspection and testing of gasoline, gasoline-alcohol blends, diesel, and biodiesel fuels to ensure that the quality of the product complies with Kentucky state law and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards and specifications. Retail facility owners and operators are required to pay an annual fee of fifty ($50) for the purpose of funding the program.

Fuel quality pertains not only to factors affecting the drivability of a vehicle and the volatility of the fuel, but also to health and environmental issues such as the federally mandated decrease in sulfur amounts to promote cleaner emissions and the ban of MTBE, a fuel additive found to contaminate ground water.

Inspections are conducted routinely across the state and in response to consumer complaints.

Motor Fuel Quality Law (KRS)

Section for Motor Fuel Inspection and Testing - KRS 363.900 to 363.908
Section for Motor Fuel Civil Penalties - KRS 363.908

Motor Fuel Quality Administrative Regs (KAR)
Section for Motor Fuel Inspection & Testing - 302 KAR 79:010

Gas Pump Program

The gas pump program is responsible for the testing of retail motor fuel dispensers to ensure that the quantity delivered is accurate and that the total price is computed correctly. Inspectors serve both consumers and businesses by assuring equity in the marketplace.

Gas Pump Inspection (Weights & Measures Law)
Section for Weights & Measures Law KRS 363.510 to 363.850

National Institute of Standards & Technology

Handbooks 44, 130, 133