Private Acts of 1943 Chapter 4

SECTION 1. That it shall be unlawful in counties having a population of 350,000 or more, according to the Federal Census of 1940, or any subsequent Federal Census, to store gasoline, kerosene, or other combustible or explosive petroleum products in quantities of more than five (5) gallons, except in underground or other tanks, the installation for which has been approved and permitted by the County Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment of such county; or except in vehicles in which it is used for their operation, or in containers carrying the label of approval of Underwriters' Laboratories.

SECTION 2. That any person violating the terms of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10) nor more than fifty ($50) dollars for each day such petroleum products are stored in violation hereof.

SECTION 3. That the Courts of General Sessions in such counties shall have jurisdiction for hearing and determining cases arising under this Act, fixing the punishment therefor.

SECTION 4. That this Act take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed: January 8, 1943.