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Jimmy Carter: “When a Governor determines that his State, or any locality therein, is experiencing a shortage of motor gasoline…”

On the recordMay 28, 1979
When a Governor determines that his State, or any locality therein, is experiencing a shortage of motor gasoline available for retail distribution, such that the public health, safety, or welfare is endangered, he may require motor gasoline retail sales outlets in that State or locality to supply with gasoline (including gasohol) vehicles.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 12140—Gasoline End-User Allocation

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