Re: I pumped my own gas in NJ today!!

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From: William Lynch
Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 00:17

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Jeremy wrote:

> jw  <<jw_nyc@yahoo.n0sp4m.com> wrote:
>
> >> I'm confused. What's the big thrill about pumping your own gas
> >
> > If I'm not mistaken it's illegal in New Jersey. I think the station
> > gets fined.
>
> The individual pumping their own gas can be fined up to $500.  I have
> never seen a report of this ever actually happening.  The writer of the
> last newspaper story I read about it was also unable to find any evidence
> that the law has ever been enforced in recent memory.  (There is a bill
> introduced every state Senate session to repeal the no-self-serve law,
> but it gets voted down every time.  This year is the first time anyone
> thinks the bill has half a chance.)

Actually, I had posted a link to a bill that has already passed
the lower house by 66-4, which would strengthen the existing
law against self serve.

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Subject: Re: I pumped my own gas in NJ today!!
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