Scott,
I doubt that there's any problem enforcing the law. Every time I have
fueled up in Oregon, a gargantuan pump jockey immediately showed up and
asked what type fuel I wanted and how much. I never have gotten the
opportunity to pull the nozzle off the pump.
Joe
Scott Hall wrote:
>
> so what's the legal reason given for this? surely not that it's thought
> that you're incapable of filling your own tank? is it enforced? or is it
> like one of those "no singing in your bathtub in newkirk, penn." laws you
> hear about? what happens if you get out and fill it yourself? the
> cops show up and cuff you? with a straight face? why hasn't there been a
> revolt about the increased cost for the full-serv? what do you do if you
> run out of gas, does the attendant come with you carrying the can to fill
> it for you out on route nowhere? can I call the oregon governor's office
> and laugh at him?
>
> this is a small thing to be amazed about, true, but my mind is boggled!
>
> waiting to see the light,
>
> scott--still waiting for:
>
> a) hah, hah (nelson, from the simpsons) april fools! or,
> b) this to show up as a saturday night live skit--"sir, get AWAY from that
> pump! no, don't pop the filler lid! be careful, sir, that takes a
> TRAINED PROFESSIONAL!!! sir, step BACK!!"
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