§ 10-4.1-6. Gasoline availability flags.

Upon a determination by the County Executive, after consultation with the chief administrative officers of such other northern Virginia jurisdictions as have adopted legislation similar to this Section, that an emergency gasoline shortage exists, and upon notification of the Board of Supervisors thereof, the following requirements shall become effective within 24 hours of the determination by the County Executive:

Every merchant engaged in the retail sale of gasoline shall clearly indicate his available gasoline supply by raising or placing on his premises one or more of the following flags, as the circumstances may warrant, said flag or flags to be at least 18 inches square and placed in a conspicuous location so as to be easily visible from off the premises by approaching motorists:

Green flag—To signify all gasoline products are available.

Yellow flag—To signify all gasoline products except unleaded are available.

Red flag—To signify no gasoline is available.

Upon making the determination referenced in subparagraph (a), the County Executive shall give notice to the general public of his action through all available channels, including the news media.

Upon a determination by the County Executive, after consultation with the chief administrative officers referenced in (a) above, that the emergency gasoline shortage has ended, and upon notification of the Board of Supervisors thereof, this section shall become inoperative. (4-82-10A; 05-13-10.)