C.R.S. Section 8-20-201
Definitions


As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)

“Alternative fuel” means a motor fuel that combines petroleum-based fuel products with renewable fuels.

(1.1)

“Antiknock index” or “AKI” means the arithmetic average of the research octane number (RON) and motor octane number (MON): AKI = (RON+MON)/2. This value is called by a variety of names in addition to antiknock index including: Octane rating, posted octane, and (R+M)/2 octane.

(1.2)

“ASTM” means ASTM international, formerly known as the American society for testing and materials.

(1.3)

“British thermal unit” or “BTU” means a scientific unit of measurement equal to the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at approximately sixty degrees Fahrenheit.

(1.5)

“Department” means the department of labor and employment, division of oil and public safety.

(1.7)

“DOT” means the United States department of transportation.

(2)

“Fuel products” means all gasoline; aviation gasoline; aviation turbine fuel; diesel; jet fuel; fuel oil; biodiesel; biodiesel blends; kerosene; all alcohol blended fuels; liquefied petroleum gas; gas or gaseous compounds, including hydrogen; natural gas, including compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; and all other volatile, flammable, or combustible liquids, that are produced, compounded, and offered for sale or used for the purpose of generating heat, light, or power in internal combustion engines or fuel cells, for cleaning, or for any other similar usage.

(2.3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Gallon equivalent” means either a gallon diesel equivalent or a gallon gasoline equivalent.
(b)(Deleted by amendment, L. 97, p. 137, § 1, effective March 28, 1997.)(2.5)(a) “Gallon diesel equivalent” means an amount of a motor fuel that contains an average lower heating value of one hundred twenty-eight thousand BTUs (British thermal units), but in no case contains a lower heating value of less than one hundred twenty-four thousand BTUs.
(b)(Deleted by amendment, L. 97, p. 137, § 1, effective March 28, 1997.)(2.7)(a) “Gallon gasoline equivalent” means an amount of a motor fuel that contains an average lower heating value of one hundred fourteen thousand BTUs (British thermal units), but in no case contains a lower heating value of less than one hundred ten thousand BTUs.
(b)(Deleted by amendment, L. 97, p. 137, § 1, effective March 28, 1997.)(3) “Gross gallons” as applied to fuel and petroleum products means units of two hundred thirty-one cubic inches measured at storage or metered temperature.

(3.5)

“Hg” means the element mercury.

(4)

“Lubricants” means petroleum products used for the purpose of reducing friction between moving surfaces.

(4.5)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Motor fuel” means any liquid or gas used as fuel to generate power in engines or motors.
(b)(Deleted by amendment, L. 97, p. 137, § 1, effective March 28, 1997.)(5) “Net gallons” as applied to fuel and petroleum products means units of two hundred thirty-one cubic inches measured at standard temperature.

(5.3)

“NFPA” means the national fire protection association.

(5.5)

“NIST” means the national institute of standards and technology.

(6)

“Person” means an individual, trust or estate, partnership, association, joint stock company or corporation, and any receiver appointed by law.

(7)

“Proved” as applied to measuring devices means the act of having verified the accuracy of meters used to measure fuel and petroleum products.

(8)

“Prover” as applied to determination of meter accuracy means a calibrated volumetric receiver or a mechanical positive displacement device.

(8.5)

“Renewable fuel” means a motor vehicle fuel that is produced from plant or animal products or wastes, as opposed to fossil fuel sources.

(9)

“Standard temperature” as applied to fuel and petroleum products means sixty degrees Fahrenheit.

(10)

“Temperature compensation” as applied to liquid measure of fuel and petroleum products means adjustment of gallons measured at storage or metered temperature to the standard temperature.

Source: Section 8-20-201 — Definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-08.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

8‑20‑101
Division of oil and public safety - creation - appointment of director - transfer of duties
8‑20‑102
Duties of director of division of oil and public safety - rules
8‑20‑103
Inspector’s report - publications
8‑20‑104
Enforcement of law - penalties - definitions
8‑20‑106
Confidentiality
8‑20‑201
Definitions
8‑20‑202
Classification of liquid fuel products
8‑20‑203
Inspection
8‑20‑204
Specifications - classes I, II, and III
8‑20‑204.5
Motor fuel blends containing alcohol - purity
8‑20‑206
Shipper notify director
8‑20‑206.5
Environmental response surcharge - liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas inspection fund - perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances cash fund - hazardous materials infrastructure cash fund - fuels impact reduction grant program - definitions
8‑20‑207
Method of tests
8‑20‑208
Director to keep record
8‑20‑209
Access to premises - records
8‑20‑210
Records of carriers - access
8‑20‑211
Labeling visible containers
8‑20‑211.5
Labeling of containers
8‑20‑212
Loading lines to be cleaned
8‑20‑213
Recycled or used motor oil - legislative declaration - definitions - sale
8‑20‑214
Inspectors - business forbidden
8‑20‑215
Mislabeling
8‑20‑216
Unlawful to deceive purchaser
8‑20‑217
Sale of products not indicated
8‑20‑218
Calibration of transport, tank truck, or delivery trucks
8‑20‑219
Equipment - disguise unlawful
8‑20‑220
Trade names - unlawful use
8‑20‑221
Assisting in violations
8‑20‑222
Improvers of products
8‑20‑223
Containers - inspection
8‑20‑223.5
Emission inspection
8‑20‑224
Empty containers - removal
8‑20‑225
Measuring device - sealing - approval of prover and procedure
8‑20‑226
False labels unlawful
8‑20‑227
Tests used
8‑20‑228
Hazardous, dangerous conditions - duty of director
8‑20‑230
Submittal of plans
8‑20‑231
Minimum standards - publications
8‑20‑232
Method of sales
8‑20‑232.5
Method of sales of motor fuels - gallon equivalents - conversion factors
8‑20‑233
Declaration on invoice
8‑20‑234
Temperature compensator permanent
8‑20‑235
Measuring gasoline and special fuel for sale to distributors
8‑20‑301
Unlawful use of container
8‑20‑302
Refill container unlawful
8‑20‑303
Reuse of container unlawful
8‑20‑304
Applicable - when
8‑20‑305
Penalty for violation
8‑20‑401
Definitions
8‑20‑402
Rules of director
8‑20‑404
Conflicting rules forbidden
8‑20‑405
Minimum standards
8‑20‑406
Submittal of plans
8‑20‑407
Reports of accidents
8‑20‑408
Meter inspection
8‑20‑409
Requirements for appliances
8‑20‑410
Tank delivery truck, semitrailer, or truck trailer for bulk storage
8‑20‑411
Location and charging of containers
8‑20‑413
Specifications of liquefied petroleum gas as defined in GPA 2140
8‑20‑414
Restrictions on use of butane and butane-propane mixtures
8‑20‑415
Liability limited
8‑20‑801
Short title
8‑20‑802
Definitions
8‑20‑803
Annual inspection of sample - permit authorizing sale - reinspection
8‑20‑804
When deemed adulterated
8‑20‑805
When deemed misbranded
8‑20‑806
Director to enforce
8‑20‑807
Rules
8‑20‑808
List of brands may be furnished
8‑20‑809
False advertising prohibited
8‑20‑810
District attorney to bring actions
8‑20‑811
Disposition of fees
8‑20‑812
Penalty
8‑20‑901
Sale of approved brake fluid
8‑20‑902
Brake fluid specifications - list of approved brands
8‑20‑903
District attorney to bring actions
8‑20‑904
Penalty
8‑20‑1001
Definitions
8‑20‑1002
Duties of director - standards - certification of inspectors - fees - rules
8‑20‑1003
Notification to division
8‑20‑1004
Rules
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 8-20-201’s source at colorado​.gov