New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (pictured) has issued a waiver allowing fuel service stations to buy fuel from outside the state. The move is part of efforts to restore normal supplies in the wake of Hurricane sandy.
The waiver will remain in place until November 7. Normal regulations oblige merchants who are not licensed to import fuel to buy product from within New Jersey.
“When shortages threaten after natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy, fuel buyers need to venture farther from state borders to ensure that their customers get the gasoline and diesel they need,†said Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff. “Temporarily suspending licensing is a prudent way of empowering merchants to buy fuel farther from the state line, boosting supplies for New Jersey motorists who need fuel to get to work and do their jobs.â€
Merchants who take advantage of the waiver to buy out-of-state fuel must document their purchases and pay required New Jersey taxes. They are obliged to complete form MFA-12 available here to register their purchases and calculate taxes.