Section 5(6) of the motor fuels quality act P.A. 44 of 1984 was amended effective July 7, 2006. The amendment makes it clear that:

• The distributor or refiner is the responsible party in ensuring a retailer has a valid retail motor fuel license issued by the department prior to their engaging in a business transaction with them.
• Tanker drivers no longer have to record the license number on the delivery documents prior to making a product delivery. 
• The Distributor must still verify licensure at all their retail accounts prior to making a motor fuel delivery. Verification is necessary on or before the license expiration date of December 1 and when a station changes ownership.

A new owner of the retail motor fuel station who needs a license right away to sell motor fuel can contact the Department's Central Licensing Unit at 517 241-6666 for instructions on how to get the license expedited.

The Motor Fuels Quality Act can be referenced on the internet at http://www.legislature.mi.gov. Regulations 561-564 that govern licensing, labeling, gasoline quality and vapor pressure can be referenced on the internet at http://www.michigan.gov.orr. Information for retailers on maintaining gasoline quality is also available at http://www.michigan.gov/mda in the licensing and certification section.